2020 Ram 3500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2020 Ram 3500, 6% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,200 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“While descending a mountain pass, travelling at 75 MPH, pulling a 20' enclosed car trailer, message in cluster said power steering unavailable and the power steering was gone. Pulled over, checked for leaks, blown fuse, and belt condition and found no issues. Restarted vehicle and it functioned for about 3 seconds and quit and displayed the message again. Vehicle has approximately 3,200 miles on it. Took vehicle to dealership on 12/18/2020, have made numerous calls to Ram customer service, and the best information they can give me is that the part will be available on 1/18/2021. …”
NHTSA complaint #11387137, filed 2021-01, 3,200 miles“We have had the truck a year, it started as pulling to the right, we kept track of tire pressure and there had been no tire pressure differences. The passenger front tire wears unevenly. We have had 2 alignments, we replaced the tires due to severe wear damage and 2 weeks later the tire had significant wear damage again. The front end continues to pull to the right with correct tire pressure and correct alignment.”
NHTSA complaint #11433815, filed 2021-09“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 2022-10Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 8 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 7 | 6% |
| 2019 | 5 | 4% |
| 2018 | 34 | 4% |
| 2017 | 18 | 6% |
| 2016 | 29 | 22% |
| 2015 | 22 | 16% |
| 2014 | 41 | 20% |
| 2013 | 38 | 33% |
| 2007 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2020 Ram 3500
57 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
8 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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