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2020 Ram 2500
Common Problems

Ranked from 54 federal NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium

11 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    High-pressure fuel pump failure

    23complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The high-pressure fuel pump may fail, introducing debris into the fuel system, leading to fuel starvation and potential engine stall.

    $500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 21V880000

  2. 2

    Recall repair delays

    10complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Multiple recalls have not been addressed in a timely manner, causing frustration and inconvenience to owners.

  3. 3

    Steering system failure leading to loss of control

    10complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering system fails, making it difficult to control the vehicle, especially at low speeds.

  4. 4

    Transmission failure leading to loss of power and shifting issues

    7complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission fails, causing the vehicle to lose power and experience shifting difficulties.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 20V043000, 22V835000

  5. 5

    Fuel system recall issues with parts unavailability

    6complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Recall repairs for the fuel system are delayed due to unavailable parts, causing multiple issues.

    Related recall: 21V880000

  6. 6

    Electrical System Issues Causing Dashboard Lights

    5complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Electrical system issues cause dashboard lights to come on unexpectedly, such as engine light or exhaust emission service alerts.

  7. 7

    Brake System Malfunction Leading to Loss of Control

    2complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brake system malfunctions, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 22V140000

  8. 8

    Electrical system malfunction causing dashboard and radio failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The electrical system malfunctions, resulting in the dashboard and radio not functioning properly.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Engine Grid Heater Bolt Failure

    2complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine grid heater bolt detaches, potentially leading to engine damage.

  10. 10

    Seat belt retractor failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Seat belt retractors fail to retract properly, leaving the belt loose and ineffective during a collision.

  11. 11

    Wheel sensor failures leading to TPMS unavailability

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Multiple wheel sensors fail, causing the tire pressure monitoring system to become unavailable.

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.