2020 Ram 2500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 70about this part
- Share
- 43%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,055miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 70 complaints about the fuel system of the 2020 Ram 2500, 43% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,055 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Truck died in traffic. Lost all power steering, brakes, etc. Almost caused a multiple vehicle accident, and left me stranded in the middle of traffic until I could get assistance to move. There was no warning or notice before the truck just quit working. A warning light came on after the truck died and stated exhaust system failure. See dealer immediately .”
NHTSA complaint #11399710, filed 2021-03, 6,972 miles“I was traveling and around 655 miles from home. My truck was idleing and started making a loud knocking noise. I turned it off and then it wouldn't start again. I called chrysler roadside assistance and had it towed to the nearest dealer, bluebonnet chrysler dodge and Ram. After my vehicle sat there for 4 days, they finally looked at it and determined that my cp4 fuel injector pump had failed. It is all covered by warranty, but now I'm 655 miles from my truck with nothing to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11404304, filed 2021-03, 15,110 miles“I was hauling a 24' enclosed car trailer from san diego to las vegas. It was loaded with a car that I had just picked up from the painter and was looking forward to getting it back home. As we were going through the victorville area on interstate 15 the engine appeared to have a misfire or stumble. Shortly after that an alert message appeared on the dash regarding an exhaust emission service was needed. Shortly after that the truck started to lose power and another warning appeared regarding a service electronic ignition was needed and then the truck went into limp mode. …”
NHTSA complaint #11361616, filed 2020-09, 7,200 miles“We were just leaving the desert after a weekend trip when there was a weird noise from the engine area. As I opened the hood and the truck died and never started back up. The truck was towed to local dealer which is 350 miles from home were it sat for 7 days until we could make it back out there. My trailer was also towed and I had to use a friends truck to get it. Then stopped by the dealer to find out what's going on. Fuel system shot. 15,838 for repair. Now my truck is a 2020 Ram 2500. Purchased in august 2020. 4,900 miles on the odometer. Haven't even had my first oil change yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #11373793, filed 2020-11, 4,900 miles“Truck lost power and died while driving on the interstate. Truck would not crank again after it lost power. Fuel injector pump exploded sending metal throughout the entire fuel system.”
NHTSA complaint #11365426, filed 2020-10, 7,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V880000Nov 12, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins…Covers: Ram 2500 2019–2020, 3500 2019–2020, 5500 2019–2020 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11019433Jun 6, 2025"Frequent Repairs Of Fuel System Components Such As Fuel Filters Numerous Stellantis vehicles having fuel line components replaced such as fuel filter. Occasionally, components…
- 11018863May 29, 2025"Frequent Repairs Of Fuel Line Components Such As Fuel Filters Numerous Stellantis vehicles having fuel line components replaced such as fuel filter. Occasionally, components are…
- 11018485May 17, 2025"Frequent Repairs Of Fuel Line Components Such As Fuel Filters Numerous Stellantis vehicles having fuel line components replaced such as fuel filter. Occasionally, components are…
- 10229768Dec 21, 2022Upgrading To A Larger Capacity Fuel Tanks
- 10229759Dec 16, 2022Suspected Internal Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Coolant Leak, Additional Diagnostics.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 12 | 7% |
| 2021 | 11 | 10% |
| 2020 | 70 | 43% |
| 2019 | 63 | 33% |
| 2018 | 11 | 0% |
| 2017 | 11 | 2% |
| 2016 | 12 | 5% |
| 2015 | 15 | 7% |
| 2014 | 31 | 9% |
| 2013 | 30 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2020 Ram 2500
33 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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