Worst 2020 Ram 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Ram 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 40 | — | — | 7,810 mi | |
| ENGINE | 31 | 1 | 1 | 15,997 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 28 | 1 | — | 33,148 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 20 | 1 | 1 | 13,117 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 20 | 1 | — | 1,769 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 | — | 3 | 26,327 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 | 1 | — | 12,031 mi | |
| STEERING | 10 | 1 | — | 7,774 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 | — | — | 5,329 mi | |
| WHEELS | 7 | — | — | 773 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | 1 | — | 57,531 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 2 | — | — | 33,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 78,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 62 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 40,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 300,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | 21,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 17,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi |
Recalls for 2020 Ram 2500
39 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~11,986,226 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
+ 29 more recalls
Other Ram 2500 Years
Wider context: See the full Ram 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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