The Dodge Ram 2500 starter problems are engine won't turn over and key won't turn. You will come into nasty problems with the battery during the life cycle of the car. The battery can drain rapidly and will need to fixed. There can be a leak, causing the fluid to spill all over the place. A cracked case could arise and will need to be replaced completely. The battery can just be completely out of juice. You will need to recharge or replace it at this juncture. This part of the car will eventually become ineffective. The battery will need to be changed every 50,000 to 60,000 miles. It might coSTSome money, but You will have to cough up the cash to keep Your car running.
Charles S.
April 9, 2020
The starter has a couple of issues, and they will cause the truck to either stall when driving or fail to start at all.
Dorothy K.
April 9, 2020
Some potential problems caused by a bad or failing starter in a 2020 ram 2500 are clicking noise when you attempt to start, engine won't crank or a malfunctioning starter motor.
Eric
October 31, 2020
I'm having this same problem. 2017 ram 2500 6.4
Mike N
January 1, 2023
My 2020 Ram 2500, 41K miles would not start. It started after several pushes of the buttom. Then after I shut it off it would not start at all. The dealer claimed there were some faulty starters in 2019 - 20 models and provided a good will warrenty and fixedit for free. I did pay to have it towed to the dealer. The mechanic said it did start in there lot after they tapped the starter with a hammer. Hintto potentially save a tow charge.
Dave
December 21, 2023
2017 Ram 2500/6.7 Cummins. The engine will occasionally cut out about 3 seconds after starting. The key must be removed, door opened and closed, before restarting. On one occasion, it would not restart, prompting a tow and a new ignition. Would hate a repeat out hunting!
Tammy P
July 26, 2023
I have a 2021 Ram 2500. The starter kept acting up, now wont start at all. Why isnt this a recall with all the people having same issue?? 42000 miles Even Dodge mechanic states they change alot.
Gary Heistan
July 18, 2023
Have three 2022 Ram 2500's with 6.4 gas. All within the last 3 days starter failures.
Eric
May 10, 2023
I have a 2020 Ram 2500- had to have starter replaced at 28,000 miles and now its happened again at 42,000 miles- WTF. How do you go through two starters 14,000 miles apart
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