Component Record

Ram 3500 2020 Power Train Problems

13 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2020 Ram 3500 - 11% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage13 complaints

13 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

20V043000Reported January 24, 2020 - 87,431 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 24, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 87,431 vehicles across all affected models.

22V835000Reported November 10, 2022 - 250,079 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on November 10, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 250,079 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System57 Engine31 Electrical System9 Brakes8 Steering7 Wheels7

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.