VERDICT · ONE OF THE MOST CONFIDENTLY RECOMMENDABLE TRUCKS HERE

RAM 2500 6.7L
is it a safe used buy?

The heavy-duty RAM 2500, paired with the legendary Cummins inline-six — genuinely among the safest, most capable used truck purchases covered anywhere on this site.

GENERATION4th gen (2013–2018)

ENGINE6.7L Cummins

POWER370–385 hp

USED PRICE$29,000–47,000

How the engine fits this car

The 2500's heavy-duty body and genuine towing-focused purpose are exactly what this Cummins engine was built for — a pairing that delivers on its reputation rather than merely trading on it.

Compared with some of the more cautionary heavy-duty diesel trucks covered elsewhere on this site, this combination stands out as one of the more straightforwardly confident recommendations in the entire catalogue.

RAM 2500-specific pros and cons

This is about the car itself — for engine-specific failure points, see the dedicated engine page below.

WHAT HOLDS UP WELL

Cummins's legendary reliability reputation, detailed on the engine page, is backed by genuine, extensive documented evidence
Exceptionally strong towing and payload capacity for serious work or heavy recreational hauling
Specialist and owner community confidence in this engine is about as high as this catalogue covers
Strong parts availability and specialist familiarity given the engine's legendary status

WHAT TO WATCH

EGR and DPF considerations apply, as with most modern diesels, on short-trip-only driving patterns
AdBlue/DEF system adds a maintenance item to track
Running costs for diesel-specific maintenance remain higher than a comparable gasoline truck
Purchase price reflects the truck's strong reputation and heavy-duty capability

Pricing on the used market

Mileage band

Typical price

What to expect

Under 100,000 mi

$39,000–47,000

Later production, often still well-equipped

100,000–180,000 mi

$32,000–39,000

Sweet spot, minimal additional risk

180,000+ mi

$29,000–32,000

Still a confident buy with documented maintenance

The engine itself

This RAM 2500 is a defining application of the 6.7L Cummins. Full detail on this engine's legendary reliability track record lives on the dedicated engine page.

FULL ENGINE BREAKDOWNRAM 6.7L Cummins Diesel — Reliable or Not →

Pre-purchase checklist for this generation

Ask about driving pattern for EGR/DPF considerations, though this engine is meaningfully more forgiving than most.

Check AdBlue/DEF system function and ask about consumption rate, a useful proxy for overall system health.

Beyond general maintenance and towing history, there's genuinely little engine-specific risk to flag on this legendary combination.