2020 RAM 2500 structure problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2020 RAM 2500 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while standing directly behind the tailgate, the contact heard an audible "click", and the tailgate independently unlatched and opened, striking the contact's chest, and the contact was forcefully knocked to the ground. Due to the severity…”
filed Jun 11, 2026
“The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was not properly aligned, and the tires were worn. The dashboard leather had detached. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the windshield wipers became inoperable. Additionally, after it had rained, the contact noticed there…”
filed Aug 8, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result…Campaign 22V904000 · Dec 8, 2022
- In certain side loading conditions, the bed step may unexpectedly fail while in useCampaign 20V207000 · Apr 9, 2020
Related service bulletins
Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
S2208000045 REV.D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2026
Structure problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 2500 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 2500 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 2500 | 12 | 11% |
| 2019 2500 | 25 | 13% |
| 2018 2500 | 4 | 0% |
| 2017 2500 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 2500 | 13 | 5% |
| 2015 2500 | 8 | 4% |
| 2014 2500 | 16 | 5% |
| 2013 2500 | 5 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 RAM 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.