Trims and features
What changed for 2012
First year we have trim data for.
2012 2500 trims
| Laramie | Laramie Longhorn | Outdoorsman | Power Wagon | SLT | ST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | ||||||
| Engine | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic: 5.7L HEMI 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic, 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual: 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic: 5.7L HEMI 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic, 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual: 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic: 5.7L HEMI 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic, 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual: 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel | 5.7L HEMI | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic: 5.7L HEMI 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic, 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual: 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic: 5.7L HEMI 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic, 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual: 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel |
| Transmission | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic: 545RFE 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic: 68RFE 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual: G56 | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic: 545RFE 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic: 68RFE 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual: G56 | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic: 545RFE 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic: 68RFE 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual: G56 | 545RFE | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic: 545RFE 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic: 68RFE 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual: G56 | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic: 545RFE 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic: 68RFE 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual: G56 |
| Gears | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic: 5 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic, 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual: 6 | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic: 5 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic, 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual: 6 | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic: 5 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic, 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual: 6 | 5 | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic: 5 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic, 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual: 6 | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic: 5 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic, 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual: 6 |
| Drivetrain | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic / 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic / 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic / 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic / 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic / 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic / 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual | 4wd | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic / 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic / 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual | 5.7L V8 HEMI 5-Speed Automatic / 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Automatic / 6.7L I6 Cummins 6-Speed Manual |
| Size and capability | ||||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Tech | ||||||
| Speakers | 9 | 9 | 6 + option | 6 + option | Optional | — |
| Comfort | ||||||
| Seats | Leather | Leather | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth | Vinyl + option |
| Driver seat memory | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — | — | — | — |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Packages and options (80)
| Laramie | Laramie Longhorn | Outdoorsman | Power Wagon | SLT | ST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.10 Axle Ratio | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| 180-Amp Alternator | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Anti-Spin Rear Differential | Optional | Optional | Standard | — | Optional | Optional |
| 3.42 Ratio | Optional | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Box Delete | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chrome Accents Group | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Chrome Appearance Group | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Chrome Side Step and Rail Group $1,015 | Optional | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Luxury Group | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | — |
| Protection Group (4x4 Only) | — | — | — | Standard | — | — |
| Regional Group (Lone Star and Big Horn) | — | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| 6-Speed Automatic (68RFE) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Black Headlamp Filler Panel (Special-Order Paint Only) | — | — | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Body-Color Wheel Flares | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Fog Lamps | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | — |
| Front Suspension Skid Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Manual Rear Sliding Window | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6-in. x 9-in. Power-Folding, Heated, Puddle, Turn-Signal, Auto-Dimming Black Mirrors | — | — | Standard | Optional | Optional | — |
| 6-in. x 9-in. Power, Heated, Puddle, Turn-Signal, Auto-Dimming Memory Chrome Mirrors | Standard | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 6-in. x 9-in. Manual Black Mirrors | — | — | — | — | — | Standard |
| 6-in. x 9-in. Power-Folding, Heated Black Mirrors | — | — | — | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| 7-in. x 11-in. Power, Heated, Puddle, Turn-Signal Memory Chrome Trailer-Tow Mirrors | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| 7-in. x 11-in. Manual Black Trailer-Tow Mirrors | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| 7-in. x 11-in. Power, Heated, Puddle, Turn-Signal Black Trailer-Tow Mirrors | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Power Sunroof | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Tow Hooks | — | Optional | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| Transfer Case Skid Plate | — | — | — | Standard | — | — |
| Ten-Way Power Driver Seat | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | — |
| 115-Volt AC Auxiliary Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | — |
| All-Weather Mud/Slush Mats | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Front Carpeted Floor Mats | Standard | Standard | — | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Front and Rear Carpeted Floor Mats | Standard | Standard | — | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Full-Size Floor Console with Bucket Seats | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Memory System (Seats, Mirrors, Pedals, Radio Presets) | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Mini Floor Console | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power-Adjustable Pedals | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Power Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
| Rear Window Defroster | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Remote Start | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3 Radio | Standard | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Nine Amplified Speakers with Subwoofer | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| AM/FM/CD/MP3 Radio | — | — | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| AM/FM/CD/Navigation/MP3 Radio | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Sirius Satellite Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Uconnect Phone | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Back-Up Camera | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| ParkSense Rear Park Assist System | — | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Security Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | — |
| Electronic Trailer-Brake Controller | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| 17-in. x 7.5-in. Steel Argent Painted Wheels | — | — | — | — | — | Standard |
| 17-in. x 8-in. Aluminum Polished Wheel (Style 3) | Standard | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 17-in. x 8-in. Steel Chrome-Clad Wheels | — | — | — | — | Standard | Optional |
| 17-in. x 8-in. Forged Aluminum Polished Wheel (Style 1) | — | — | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| 17-in. x 8-in. Forged Aluminum Polished Wheel (Style 2) | — | — | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| LT245/70R17E BSW All-Season Tires | — | — | — | — | — | Standard |
| LT265/70R17E OWL On/Off-Road Tires | Optional | Optional | Standard | — | Optional | — |
| LT285/70R17D BSW All-Terrain Tires | — | — | — | Standard | — | — |
| LT245/70R17E BSW On/Off-Road Tires $100 | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| LT265/70R17E BSW All-Season Tires | Standard | Standard | — | — | Standard | — |
| Black Vinyl Floor Covering | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Carpet Floor Covering | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Audio Controls | — | — | Standard | Optional | Optional | — |
| Leather-Wrapped Heated Steering Wheel with Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Premium Cloth 40/20/40 Manual Split-Bench Seat | — | — | — | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Premium Cloth Power Bucket Seats | — | — | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Premium Cloth Power 40/20/40 Split-Bench Seat | — | — | Standard | Optional | Optional | — |
| Premium Leather High Shoulder Power Bucket Seats | Optional | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| Premium Leather Power 40/20/40 Split-Bench Seat | Standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| Black Clear Coat | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bright White Clear Coat | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Deep Molten Red $295 | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Flame Red Clear Coat | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Saddle Brown Pearl | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sagebrush | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| True Blue Pearl Coat | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Other, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — | 4 of 5 | 8 | 49 | Engine (11) | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 4 of 5 | 12 | 181 | Electrical system (61) | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 4 of 5 | 8 | 108 | Electrical system (35) | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 4 of 5 | 10 | 162 | Fuel/propulsion system (40) | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | Not rated | 12 | 193 | Fuel/propulsion system (40) | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 4 of 5 | 10 | 2597 | Service brakes (1838) | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 4 of 5 | 12 | 697 | Service brakes (412) | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 4 of 5 | 14 | 258 | Power train (64) | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 4 of 5 | 15 | 214 | Power train (44) | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 4 of 5 | 16 | 341 | Steering (86) | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | Not rated | 16 | 178 | Engine (43) | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 3 of 5 | 5 | 283 | Steering (109) | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | Not rated | 4 | 298 | Steering (210) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless phone chargingAWD or 4WDAdaptive cruise with stop and goBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ram 2500 Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 49 |
| 2023 | Ram 2500 Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 8 | 49 |
| 2023 | Ram 2500 Mega Cab PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 8 | 49 |
| 2023 | Ram 2500 Regular Cab PU/RC 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 8 | 49 |
| 2023 | Ram 2500 Regular Cab PU/RC RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 8 | 49 |
| 2022 | Ram 2500 Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | No | 12 | 181 |
| 2022 | Ram 2500 Crew Cab PU/CC 2WD | 4 | Optional | No | 12 | 181 |
| 2022 | Ram 2500 Mega Cab PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 12 | 181 |
| 2022 | Ram 2500 Regular Cab PU/RC 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 12 | 181 |
| 2022 | Ram 2500 Regular Cab PU/RC 2WD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 12 | 181 |
| 2021 | Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 8 | 108 |
| 2021 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | No | 8 | 108 |
| 2021 | Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 8 | 108 |
| 2021 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 | Optional | No | 8 | 108 |
| 2021 | Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 8 | 108 |
| 2020 | Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 10 | 162 |
| 2020 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | No | 10 | 162 |
| 2020 | Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 10 | 162 |
| 2020 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 | Optional | No | 10 | 162 |
| 2020 | Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 10 | 162 |
| 2019 | RAM 2500 PU/EC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 193 |
| 2019 | RAM 2500 PU/CC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 193 |
| 2019 | RAM 2500 PU/RC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 193 |
| 2019 | RAM 2500 PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 193 |
| 2019 | RAM 2500 PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 193 |
| 2019 | RAM 2500 PU/RC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 193 |
| 2018 | Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 10 | 2597 |
| 2018 | Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 10 | 2597 |
| 2018 | Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 10 | 2597 |
| 2018 | Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 10 | 2597 |
| 2018 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 10 | 2597 |
| 2018 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 10 | 2597 |
| 2017 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 12 | 697 |
| 2017 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 12 | 697 |
| 2017 | Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 697 |
| 2017 | Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 697 |
| 2017 | Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 697 |
| 2017 | Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 697 |
| 2016 | Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 14 | 258 |
| 2016 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 14 | 258 |
| 2016 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 14 | 258 |
| 2016 | Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 14 | 258 |
| 2016 | Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 14 | 258 |
| 2016 | Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 14 | 258 |
| 2015 | Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 15 | 214 |
| 2015 | Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 15 | 214 |
| 2015 | Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 15 | 214 |
| 2015 | Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 15 | 214 |
| 2015 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 15 | 214 |
| 2015 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 15 | 214 |
| 2014 | Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 16 | 341 |
| 2014 | Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 16 | 341 |
| 2014 | Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 16 | 341 |
| 2014 | Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 16 | 341 |
| 2014 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 16 | 341 |
| 2014 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 16 | 341 |
| 2013 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 16 | 178 |
| 2013 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 16 | 178 |
| 2013 | Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 16 | 178 |
| 2013 | Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 16 | 178 |
| 2013 | Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 16 | 178 |
| 2013 | Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 16 | 178 |
| 2012 | Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 283 |
| 2012 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 3 | No | No | 5 | 283 |
| 2012 | Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 283 |
| 2012 | Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 283 |
| 2012 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 3 | No | No | 5 | 283 |
| 2012 | Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 283 |
| 2011 | Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 298 |
| 2011 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 298 |
| 2011 | Ram 2500 PU/RC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 298 |
| 2011 | Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 298 |
| 2011 | Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 298 |
| 2011 | Ram 2500 PU/RC RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 298 |
Source: NHTSA.