2020 Model Year

Ram 2500

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
156
Recalls
6
Crashes
5
Severe
12

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

22V835000 Nov 2022

Other

No consequence data available

22V140000 Mar 2022

Other

No consequence data available

22V035000 Jan 2022

Other

No consequence data available

21V880000 Nov 2021

Other

No consequence data available

20V207000 Apr 2020

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2026

Hood liner repeatedly drops down out of its mounting points on the edge near the engine firewall. This is a manufacturing engineering deficiency that...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 2026

While towing, my trailer brakes and lights come off and on randomly. I've had the wiring repaired on my trailer and it did not fix the issue. I've alm...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Feb 2026

The reverse went out while driving

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

Def pump failed twice with this vehicle and with that it does not allow the vehicle to run any faster than 5 mph after the countdown ends. Unknown ho...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Oct 2025

2500 Truck randomly activates emergency braking for no reason. Occurs a couple times a month. Every occurrence has zero obstructions in front. I took...

Electrical System Fire
Sep 2025

As I was operating my vehicle on I95 northbound smoke began to pour out of my vents. I was able to pull over and was able to determine there was a fir...

Brakes
Aug 2025

I pushed my breaks and the hydro booster started spraying fluid inside the cab I lost my breaks I was backing up down my sister's drive way hit a tele...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, traffic started to slow down, and the vehicle failed to stop as intended wh...

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2025

Subject: Fuel System Failure Resulting in Engine Damage – 2020 RAM 2500 Pickup VIN: [XXX] Complaint Summary: I am submitting this complaint to forma...

Brakes
Jul 2025

The parking brake will not operate. Upon inspection the teeth on the gear are broken causing it to lock at top position. Dealership would not warranty...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2020 Ram 2500 has 156 complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. 5 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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