2024 Ram 2500 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Known Issues — 2024 Ram 2500
CRITICAL
6.7L Cummins fuel injector failure risk at high mileage
CRITICAL
6.7L Cummins DEF system sensor failures
MODERATE
6.4L HEMI oil consumption
MODERATE
Uconnect 12.0 freeze or lag
MODERATE
Front axle U-joint wear
MINOR
Wireless CarPlay drops
What to Inspect
- On Cummins — check for injector knock and DEF fault codes
- On 6.4L HEMI — check oil level
- Inspect front axle U-joints
- Test Uconnect 12.0
- Test wireless CarPlay
- Confirm factory warranty coverage
Expected Maintenance Costs
| Service | Interval | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change (diesel synthetic) | every 15,000 miles | $150-$220 |
| Oil change (HEMI gasoline) | every 8,000 miles | $80-$120 |
| Fuel filter (Cummins) | every 15,000 miles | $80-$150 |
| DEF fluid refill | every 10,000 miles | $30-$60 |
| Rear differential fluid | every 45,000 miles | $130-$200 |
| Transfer case fluid | every 60,000 miles | $100-$160 |
| Brake service | every 40,000 miles | $550-$850 |
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