2020 Ram 3500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Ram 3500. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (33), Engine (27), Fuel System (24).
Key takeaways
- 116 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 33 | 28% |
| Engine | 27 | 23% |
| Fuel System | 24 | 21% |
| Diesel | 23 | 20% |
| Power Train | 12 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 7% |
| Wheels | 7 | 6% |
| Steering | 7 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 5% |
| Tires | 5 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-10
High pressure fuel pump recall failed and put my life in danger ️ Terrible experience not only for me but it put in danger a Semi truck driver and others almost got killed
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-09-08
We were pulling camper to Nashville TN. We pulled off I24 toward I65 North. I noticed the engine was raving and it felt like I was missing gears on the transmission. I was roughly 4 miles from my destination when I noticed smoke coming from under the hood on passenger side and flames coming from under hood on passenger...
Fuel System, Diesel,engine - filed 2026-08-27
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced reduced speed and hesitation, and there was a rattling noise coming from the engine as the RPMs increased above 1,500. The vehicle was driven slowly to a local dealer, where the contact was informed that ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.