2020 Ram 3500
Common Problems
Ranked from 55 federal NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
8 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.
- 1
Recall Repair Delays
28complaintsMedium severityOtherManufacturers exceed reasonable timeframes for completing recall repairs, leading to customer dissatisfaction.
- 2
High-pressure fuel system failure leading to engine stalling
13complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe high-pressure fuel pump or related components fail, causing the engine to stall or lose power.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V880000
- 3
Brake system failure leading to loss of braking power
4complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe trailer or vehicle brakes fail, resulting in a loss of braking power and increased stopping distance.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 22V140000
- 4
Engine failure leading to sudden loss of power
4complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine suddenly loses power or stalls without warning, posing a safety risk.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 21V439000, 20V511000
- 5
Steering system failure leading to loss of control
4complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering system fails, making it difficult to control the vehicle, especially at higher speeds.
- 6
Power steering failure during towing
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering system malfunctions while towing, leading to loss of power steering and a warning light being illuminated.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Tire Blowout
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tires experience unexpected blowouts, especially during high-speed driving.
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Transmission Shifting into Drive Without Driver Input
2complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts into drive without driver input, causing the vehicle to roll away.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V043000, 22V835000
Other years & sources
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.