Defect Summary: 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.
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The 2020 Ram 2500 is associated with 163 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 10 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, accounting for 25 reports (15% of total complaints).
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 163 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 10 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL (25 / 15%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 5 crash / 4 fire / 4 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2020 Ram 2500?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
Official EPA fuel economy records are not currently published for the 2020 Ram 2500.
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2020 Ram 2500?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular PU/RC 4WD | 29.2% | ||||
| Crew PU/CC 2WD | 19.8% | ||||
| Regular PU/RC 2WD | 19.8% | ||||
| Mega PU/EC 4WD | 29.2% | ||||
| Crew PU/CC 4WD | 29.2% |
Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2020 Ram 2500 models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2020 Ram 2500?
Summary of 163 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2020 Ram 2500 problems & component breakdown (52 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2020 Ram 2500?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: 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.
Defect Summary: 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.
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2020 Ram 2500
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2020 Ram 2500
How many safety recalls does the 2020 Ram 2500 have?
The 2020 Ram 2500 is associated with 10 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2020 Ram 2500?
NHTSA records list 163 consumer defect complaints for the 2020 Ram 2500. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, appearing in 25 filings (15% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2020 Ram 2500?
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2020 Ram 2500 earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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