2020 Ram 2500 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 34 complaints for the 2020 Ram 2500, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 14,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 14,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact stated that after starting the engine, moments later the contact came back to discover fire coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact and co-workers used fire extinguishers to extinguish the flames. The vehicle was later towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 67,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering and he heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from the engine. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle seemed to be at risk of a rollover. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and continued driving 20 MPH. The contact veered to the side of the road. The check engine warning light was illuminated.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Ram 2500
- Fuel system 71 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints
- Electrical system 20 complaints