2023 Ram 2500 Review

Name: 2023 Ram 2500
Brand: Ram

Price Range: $32,623 - $71,449

Ram 2500 Big Horn Crew Cab Pickup Exterior

The Ram 2500 has plenty of high-tech features, a stout towing capability, and one of the nicest interiors on the market for a heavy-duty truck. There are a couple of minor downsides, such as a suboptimal driving position and a noisy diesel engine. In the end, though, the Ram 2500 is one of our favorite trucks on the market, and we'd absolutely recommend a test drive.

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2023 Ram 2500 Review

Pros

Available diesel engine generates impressive power and torque
High-tech interior with higher trim levels
Quiet and comfortable, especially for such a large and rugged vehicle
Rebel and Power Wagon trims offer terrific off-road capability

Cons

Annoying engine noise from the optional diesel engine
Some people might find the driving position too high

What's new

New Rebel trim level debuts
Upgraded trailer towing technologies
Available digital instrumentation
Part of the fifth Ram 2500 generation introduced for 2019

Overview

Written by automotive expert Christian Wardlaw

11/28/2022

There is a new reason to consider a 2023 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty, and its name is Rebel. This new trim level takes most of what makes the existing Power Wagon model so capable but packages it to accept the optional Cummins turbodiesel engine, which is not available in the Power Wagon.

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2023 Ram 2500
Big Horn Crew Cab
$38,898
great price
$8,351 below market
- 56,839 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
- 6'4” bed, 6.4l, 8cyl
- Enterprise Car Sales Louisville (191 mi away)
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- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
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Located in Louisville, KY
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
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VIN: 3C6UR5DJ3PG632706
Stock: 7WNTWL
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-20-2025
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2023 Ram 2500
Limited Mega Cab
$69,000
great price
$9,313 below market
- 26,943 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 6'4” bed, 6.7l, 6cyl
- Sarchione Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (80 mi away)
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- Back-up camera
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- Navigation
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
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VIN: 3C6UR5TL0PG597917
Stock: W744
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-07-2025

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In other news, Ram upgrades the 2500 Heavy Duty's towing features. The truck can still handle up to 20,000 pounds of trailer when it is properly equipped and can accept a 4,010-pound payload depending on the configuration. Now, however, new trailer tow camera views are available, along with power-telescoping trailering mirrors. A new Trailer Reverse Steering Control system is also available, making it easier to guide a trailer while reversing. Finally, Ram adds an available 12.3-inch digital instrumentation display to the 2500.

These upgrades arrive just in time to help the Ram 2500 butt heads with a completely redesigned 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty. The Ram will also battle reinvigorated 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and GMC Sierra 2500HD models soon. Which heavy-duty truck will be best for you? Check out our test team's Expert Rating below to help you decide.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Brent Romans

Good

7.9

out of 10

We drove the 2023 Ram 2500 on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

7.5/10

How does the 2500 drive? For such a massive rig, the Ram 2500 accelerates, handles and stops reasonably well. Full-throttle acceleration is gradual but totally adequate. Our 4WD test truck needed 8.3 seconds to cover 0-60 mph at the Edmunds test track, which is respectable for the segment. A simulated-panic stop from 60 mph took 140 feet — which is also an average distance for a heavy-duty truck.

Around corners, the steering feels appropriately light, but the handling limits are low. If you ignore the 2500's size, it's actually pretty drivable in the city. For off-road use, the available Power Wagon model has some serious off-road capability that most other heavy-duty trucks don't offer.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the 2500? Both the front and back seats of the Ram 2500 are extremely comfortable. The seats are well padded and well bolstered, and they have lots of adjustments. Soft-touch surfaces are nice for hands and elbows. And the ride on the highway is as good as you can expect in a 2500 — which is to say bumpy but not disturbing.

Climate control is operated via touchscreen and some button controls, but the touchscreen functions are hard to find. With the optional diesel powertrain, there's a lot of vibration coming up through the pedals and steering wheel as well as a constant drone on the highway — that's not completely unheard of for the class but still annoying.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? From the basic, no-frills Tradesman to the top-trim Limited, the Ram 2500 has an appealing interior. The buttons and interior controls are laid out in a logical and easy-to-use manner, and there's enough space in every seating position for adults. Getting in and out isn't an issue thanks to the optional power-deployable side steps and big openings from all four doors. The only minor downside is the driving position, which some drivers might find too elevated.

Technology

8.5/10

How’s the tech? The Ram's top-end 12.3-inch touchscreen is only rivaled by much more expensive luxury systems from Mercedes and Audi. The crisp, clear screen has an easy-to-learn organizational structure. But we also like the less expensive 8.4-inch touchscreen. Both of them offer easy access to your connected smartphone and voice controls that work well.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration operates seamlessly, and you'll find all the USB ports you could ask for. Those willing to spend extra for great sound can opt for an excellent 17-speaker premium stereo. Driver aids such as adaptive cruise control and blind-spot warning are effective without being intrusive.

Towing and Storage

8.5/10

How are the towing and storage? As you'd expect from a truck such as the Ram 2500, towing and hauling capability is massive. The available rear air suspension's exclusive kneeling function makes loading and trailer hookups easy. The Ram's maximum payload and towing capacities are impressive even among the admittedly strong competition.

The Ram 2500's center console storage bin is huge, and the rear half of the cab has cavernous cargo capacity as well. If you're carrying kids, the ultra-wide back seat can easily hold three child seats, and the seat anchors are accessible.

Fuel Economy

7.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA exempts heavy-duty trucks from fuel economy ratings. Depending on conditions and driving style, our test truck with the diesel engine ranged between 15 and 20 mpg, which is pretty respectable for a truck this big and capable.

Value

7.5/10

Is the 2500 a good value? Ram is really leading the way, with impressive controls and high-quality materials that feel worthy of the price tag. The exterior body panels and add-on extras such as the bed cover are well put together too. The Ram 2500 has similar warranty coverage to its main rivals from Chevy and Ford.

In this class, the sky's the limit when it comes to pricing. A Ram 2500 can easily crest $70,000, but so can a heavy-duty Ford or Chevy. Don't get too carried away with the options list and you should be fine.

Wildcard

7.5/10

The Ram 2500 is a big truck with a big personality. It's one of the classiest trucks in the segment, yet it's still somehow intimidating as you see it driving down the road. But like other heavy-duty trucks, it's not exactly fun to drive on a daily basis, especially if you're on anything other than wide-open country roads.

2023 Ram 2500 trim level differences

The 2023 Ram 2500 is available in regular cab, crew cab and Mega Cab (an extended crew cab) styles with a standard or long cargo bed. Eight trim levels are available: Tradesman, Big Horn, Lone Star, Rebel, Power Wagon, Laramie, Limited Longhorn and Limited. Ram equips the 2500 Heavy Duty with a standard 6.4-liter V8 (410 horsepower, 429 lb-ft of torque) or an available turbocharged 6.7-liter six-cylinder diesel engine (370 hp and 850 lb-ft of torque). Four-wheel drive is optional on the Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star and Laramie and comes standard on all other trims. Feature highlights include:

Which 2500 trim does Edmunds recommend?

While we're impressed with the new-for-2023 Ram 2500 Rebel, our recommendation remains the 2500 Big Horn (called the Lone Star in Texas). The Big Horn offers the greatest breadth and depth with regard to configurations and equipment, which means you can stick to a tight budget or spend extra to tailor the truck through appearance, capability, comfort, and technology upgrades.

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Reliability

The 2023 Ram 2500 has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 3 out of 5, ranks it #12 out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

3 out of 5 stars3/5Average

#12 out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$1,056/yr

vs. $752/yr
for Average Fullsize Truck

Frequency

0.89x/yr

vs. 0.98x/yr
for Average Fullsize Truck

Severity

23.2%

vs. 19.9%
for Average Fullsize Truck

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2023 Ram 2500

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles

Ram 2500 Owner Reviews

2.7

27 reviews

5(30%)

4(7%)

3(7%)

2(11%)

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All that I thought it would be!

Jimmy, 05/07/2022

2022 Ram 2500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A)

2 Years 4 months later. All is well. not a single problem. I would buy this again. Love this truck. 1 year and 10 months later, we have 31 thousand miles on it. Runs and drives like a Top. No problems what so ever. I changed the oil myself regularly using Pennzoil 0W 40 KN oil Filter. Rotate the tires at the dealer or local tire shop whichever one suits me when they need arrives. I …

Not a fan - 2022 RAM 2500 Limited Mega

Unhappy customer, 08/12/2022

2022 Ram 2500 Limited 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB (6.4L 8cyl 8A)

I custom order the truck in mid-February, 2022 and it didn't arrived at the dealership until late July. On the day I picked up the new truck, odometer already had 42mi on it. After completed all the paperwork and ready to leave the dealership, I discovered truck's front parking sensors didn't work. 10 days and 300mi of driving later, I noticed there were oil spots all over my driveway. …

Issues

matt, 03/04/2022

2022 Ram 2500 Longhorn 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A)

I got the long horn 2500 with the diesel engine package and here are the issues. 1. The buckles on the back of the front seat pockets fell off. 2. There is an on going audio thumping due to the ANC system (active noise cancelation) 3. The tint on the front driver and passenger windows came with bubbles in it. 4. Silver wheel well screw that is not painted like the rest on both passenger …

Recalls

fivebtom, 07/25/2023

2023 Ram 2500 Laramie 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.4L 8cyl 8A)

I have had three recalls on my Ram. Right now I have been waiting for over three months for repairs and it looks like it will be at least three more months. These are dangerous recalls with even telling owners to not park in a garage because of fire. This is not a dealer problem it is a severe manufacturer problem.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Ram 2500, so we've included reviews for other years of the 2500 since its last redesign.

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2023 2500 Highlights

Type:

Crew Cab

Trim:

Tradesman

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$49,670
Engine Type	Gas
Seating	6 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Max Towing Capacity	19,980 lbs.
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the 2500 models:

Digital Rearview Mirror with Tow Mode: Uses a camera to show an unobstructed view of what's behind the truck on the rearview mirror display. When towing, the system uses a camera mounted to the trailer.
Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking: Warns the driver when a collision might occur and, if the driver takes no action, applies the brakes to prevent or mitigate a crash.
LaneSense: Warns the driver when the truck unintentionally starts to depart from its lane and can steer the Ram 2500 back toward the middle of the lane of travel.

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2023 Ram 2500 trim level differences

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