2017
RAM 2500
Starts at:
$43,645

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Notable features
Updated Power Wagon model, new 4x4 Off-Road Package
Gas and compressed natural gas V-8 engines available
Cummins six-cylinder diesel available
Coil-spring rear suspension for 2500 model
Rear air suspension available
The good & the bad
The good
Towing, hauling potential
Uconnect 8.4 multimedia system
The bad
No long-bed Mega Cab model
No heavy-duty eight-speed automatic
Available cars near you
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$40,000128 mi away
Safety review
Based on the 2017 RAM 2500 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Overall rating
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4/5
- Combined side rating front seat
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5/5
- Combined side rating rear seat
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5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
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4/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
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4/5
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
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4/5
- Overall side crash rating
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5/5
- Rollover rating
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3/5
- Side barrier rating
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5/5
- Side barrier rating driver
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5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
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5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
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5/5
23.7%
Risk of rollover
- Side barrier rating driver
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5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
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5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
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5/5
23.7%
Risk of rollover
Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
5 years / less than 70,000 miles
Basic
3 months / 3,000 miles
Dealer certification
125-point inspection
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FAQ
What trim levels are available for the 2017 RAM 2500?
The 2017 RAM 2500 is available in 10 trim levels:
- Big Horn (6 styles)
- Laramie (6 styles)
- Laramie Longhorn (2 styles)
- Laramie Power Wagon (1 style)
- Limited (6 styles)
- Lone Star (6 styles)
- Longhorn (4 styles)
- Power Wagon (1 style)
- SLT (8 styles)
- Tradesman (6 styles)
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Is the 2017 RAM 2500 reliable?
The 2017 RAM 2500 has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2017 RAM 2500 owners.
Is the 2017 RAM 2500 a good Truck?
Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2017 RAM 2500. 90.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.
- Comfort: 4.7
- Interior: 4.6
- Performance: 4.7
- Value: 4.4
- Exterior: 4.7
- Reliability: 4.6
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