2020 RAM 2500 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 RAM 2500 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 227
- 193 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- 40 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 10
- see below
- Reported harm
- 9 reported crashes · 5 injuries · 5 fires
What owners report fails — 2020 RAM 2500
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 40
- ENGINE 31
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 28
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20
- POWER TRAIN 20
10 recalls on record for the 2020 RAM 2500
- NHTSA 25V010000 · 2025 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- NHTSA 21V880000 · 2022 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V904000 · 2022 · STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACH An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard an
- NHTSA 22V835000 · 2022 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 22V035000 · 2022 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKA Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2020 RAM 2500
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2020 RAM 2500 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 RAM 2500 reliable?
NHTSA has 227 consumer complaints on record for the 2020 RAM 2500 and 10 recalls. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (40 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2020 RAM 2500 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 RAM 2500?
Owners most often report problems with: fuel/propulsion system (40), engine (31), fuel system, diesel (28), unknown or other (20). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2020 RAM 2500?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.