2020 RAM 3500 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 RAM 3500 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 155
- 135 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- 32 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 11
- see below
- Reported harm
- 8 reported crashes · 8 injuries · 10 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,128
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs RAM median
-155
median 310 across 37 RAM records
Vs 2018-2022
-109
median 265 complaints in 474 records
Top component share
21%
Fuel/Propulsion System: 32 complaints
What owners report fails — 2020 RAM 3500
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 32
- ENGINE 25
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 20
- POWER TRAIN 10
- STEERING 7
11 recalls on record for the 2020 RAM 3500
- NHTSA 21V880000 · 2022 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V904000 · 2022 · STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACH An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard an
- NHTSA 22V835000 · 2022 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 22V035000 · 2022 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKA Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V140000 · 2022 · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2020 RAM 3500
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2020 RAM 3500 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 RAM 3500 reliable?
NHTSA has 155 consumer complaints on record for the 2020 RAM 3500 and 11 recalls. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (32 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2020 RAM 3500 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 RAM 3500?
Owners most often report problems with: fuel/propulsion system (32), engine (25), fuel system, diesel (20), power train (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2020 RAM 3500?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.