Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Ram 4500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Ram 4500 has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V759000 Incorrect Brake Hose Diameter/FMVSS 106 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V035000 Windshield Wipers May Not Operate Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V880000 High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V439000 Engine Calibration may not Warn of Low Oil Volume NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V398000 Wheel Studs May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V023000 Brake Line Routing May Cause Wear and Fluid Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V016000 Brake Line Routing Fluid Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V008000 Brake Line Routing May Cause Wear and Fluid Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V511000 Inadequate Warmup Protection NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20E031000 Brake Line Routing May Cause Wear and Fluid Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility 2 complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Ram 4500 has several critical recall issues, particularly with brake systems, fuel pumps, and engine lubrication. The frequent recalls on safety components suggest below-average reliability. Owner complaints are limited but reflect concerns similar to the recall data.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rear brake hoses | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| windshield wiper linkage | 10,000–20,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| high pressure fuel pump | 40,000–60,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | occasional |
| engine oil system | 60,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | 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 change every 7,500 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Cooling system flush at 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake fluid leaks
- Unresponsive wipers
- Engine oil level warnings
- Sudden engine shutdown
- Wheel lug nut issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Ram 4500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.