Top 20 Used Cars to Avoid: Consumer Reports

12. Dodge Ram 2500 (diesel)

One of America’s favorite pickup trucks, the Dodge Ram 2500 diesel lands on the list of used vehicles to avoid. As popular as it may be, older models aren’t free of issues and those interested in a RAM pickup should look towards the new generation of RAM vehicles.

Common problems with the turbo diesel model were mostly in the Drive System and Fuel System. Some years suffered from worse rankings in Engine Cooling, Climate System, Suspension, Exhaust, and Body Hardware.