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2020 Ram 3500 Brakes Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
7%of 116 total for the year
Median mileage
7,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2020 Ram 3500, 7% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Brake caliper mounting bolt fell out 2 times on driver side now 1 time on passenger side front on both after applying new brakes torqued to specified rating both times bottom bolt falls out top gets loose needs some type of locking tab I applied locktite both time while traveling towing my 5th wheel multiple people are complaining on this issue on ram forum”

NHTSA complaint #11542839, filed 2023-09

“ABS System Failure HCU/ABS Module need to be replaced. This does not only occur on 2017-2018 RAM trucks. Please expand the investigation to include at least 2020 as well. Parts have been discontinued and new ones are not available yet. RAM knows there is a problem. They need to recall this safety issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11531055, filed 2023-07

“The contact owns a 2020 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the trailer brakes failed intermittently while the brake pedal was depressed. The turn signals and brake lights also failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the rear bumper brake plugs were installed incorrectly causing water to fill the brake plugs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the brake plugs were installed and functioned as intended. …”

NHTSA complaint #11423266, filed 2021-07, 7,000 miles

“What braking towing a 36’ 5th wheel Rv steering wheel shakes extremely bad. No issues not towing. Ram dealer could not find anything wrong this has happened from the time I bought the vehicle January 2022 it had 17000 miles to current 35950 miles”

NHTSA complaint #11495937, filed 2022-12

“Sudden, catastrophic failure of Hydro Boost Pump Port Tube Assembly resulting in severe loss of steering and braking capability accompanied by high pressure release of flammable power steering fluid into and within engine compartment”

NHTSA complaint #11490107, filed 2022-10

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261139%
20251944%
20241227%
202316%
2022126%
2021610%
202087%
201997%
201866883%
201719562%
2016129%
20152418%
2014157%
201333%

Other parts of the 2020 Ram 3500

Fuel system
57 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Ram 3500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology