Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Ram 3500 has 11 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 2 powertrain-related recalls.
11
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V043000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickup vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic (68RFE) transmissions. A bui...
22V835000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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 transmissi...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and the engin... |
| Jan 11, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned of... |
| Sep 5, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V835... |
| May 4, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My high pressure fuel pump went out while I was towing the 43 ft enclosed trailer causing the engine... |
| Jan 27, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | We where driving down the highway and the drive shaft fell out the car. This took out my brake lines... |
| Dec 29, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V835... |
| Nov 22, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle will not go into park and shut off. I could not turn the engine off. Not having the abilit... |
| Nov 17, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | While leaving the veterinary office parking lot there is a short steep hill. As I started up the hil... |
| Jan 15, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | DEF reservoir got low and light came on indicating about 300 miles until truck goes into limp mode 5... |
| Jul 28, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Truck was with high pressure pump issues, spent $2600 in rental truck, $400 i. Towing truck and abou... |
| Oct 15, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle does not always go in park. If you attempt to shut the engine off it will notify, If y... |