Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Ram 2500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Ram 2500 has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 163 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V010000 Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V904000 Tailgate May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V835000 Transmission Fluid Leak May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V140000 ESC Light May Not Indicate Malfunction/FMVSS 126 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V035000 Windshield Wipers May Not Operate Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V880000 High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V622000 Driver Side Mirror Glass Can Detach/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V191000 Rearview Image Can Remain on Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V207000 Bed Step May Unexpectedly Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V043000 Transmission Fluid Leak May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 41 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 30 complaints
- Power Train 21 complaints
- Electrical System 20 complaints
- Unknown or Other 20 complaints
Of the 163 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 163 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Ram 2500 has an average reliability rating, influenced by various recalls and complaints, particularly related to the fuel system and power train. Recalls for critical systems like airbags and transmission are concerning, though they are not excessively common. Regular maintenance can mitigate some issues, but unexpected repairs might occur.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| transmission | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $2,000–$6,000 | occasional |
| brake system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake pad replacement
- transmission service
- fuel filter replacement
- coolant system flush
- tire rotations
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unusual engine noises
- transmission fluid leaks
- excessive brake wear
- fuel odor leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Ram 2500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.