2020 Ram 2500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 162 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Ram 2500. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (40), Engine (33), Fuel System (30).
Key takeaways
- 162 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 40 | 25% |
| Engine | 33 | 20% |
| Fuel System | 30 | 19% |
| Diesel | 30 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | 12% |
| Power Train | 20 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 9% |
| Structure | 11 | 7% |
| Steering | 10 | 6% |
| Wheels | 8 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2020 Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2020 Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2020 Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-08-21
The contact owns a 2020 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank or inverted image. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact ...
Engine - filed 2026-07-07
The contact owns a 2020 RAM 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the engine was running unusually rough and the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed engine. The contact...
Engine - filed 2026-07-07
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, a tapping sound was heard, which gradually grew louder. The next day, the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a piston 5 failure, and the dealer determined that the engine needed to be repl...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.