2020 Ram 3500 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2020 Ram 3500, 2% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,200 miles.
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.
“Power steering went out while driving at highway speeds. Warning comes on the display advising that the power steering needs to be serviced. Steering wheel becomes very stiff.”
NHTSA complaint #11399433, filed 2021-03, 4,200 miles“Collision avoidance light on, cruise control unavailable, ESC error active safety features inoperative. Dealer states out of warranty. 37,600 miles and dealer wants $140.00 just to diagnose. Average layman cannot diagnose vehicle because of dealer system lockouts. Was intermittent, now on permanently.”
NHTSA complaint #11536888, filed 2023-08Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 14% |
| 2025 | 9 | 21% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 60 | 7% |
| 2017 | 12 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2020 Ram 3500
57 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Ram 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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