EPA economy
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Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Fuel system
33 complaint records1 fire report1 crash report
"MY 2020 RAM 3500 CUMMINS 6.7 LOST THE INJECTOR PUMP (CP4.2) AND I'M TOLD IT'S ABOUT 15K TO FIX AND WILL TAKE 2 MONTHS TO FIX DUE TO BACK ORDERED PARTS...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse fuel system parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
29 complaint records4 fire reports1 crash report
"As of today, manufacturer/dealers have failed to comply with repairs based on national recalls. On several appointments, the parts are never received. Manufacturer and dealers are not complying with mandated recalls. Please take action!..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Diesel fuel system
22 complaint records
Owners filed 22 complaint records naming this system.
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse diesel fuel system parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA23001 opened Mar 2023 | OPEN | Fuel System, Diesel | High pressure fuel pump failure - led to recall 24V957 The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-021 on October 14, 2021, to investigate incidents alleging a stall/loss of motive power as a result of high-pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (MY) 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500... |
| PE21021 opened Oct 2021 | closed Apr 2023 | Fuel System, Diesel | High pressure fuel pump failure The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-021 on October 14, 2021 to investigate allegations of stall/loss of motive power as a result of high pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (MY) 2019-2020 RAM 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V904000 | Structure | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while... | Normally free |
| 22V835000 | Power Train | FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube. | Normally free |
| 22V140000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. | Normally free |
| 22V035000 | Visibility | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than... | Normally free |
| 21V880000 | Fuel System, Diesel | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. | Normally free |
| 21V439000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume. | Normally free |
| 21V398000 | Wheels | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. | Normally free |
| 20V191000 | Back Over Prevention | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and... | Normally free |
| 20V511000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis built with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. | Normally free |
| 20V207000 | Structure | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 Pick-up trucks equipped with an accessory bed step. In certain side loading conditions, the bed step may unexpectedly fail while in use. | Normally free |
| 20V043000 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickup vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic (68RFE) transmissions. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024548 2024-08-15 | Label | 314,717 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". |
| 2022699 2022-12-08 | Structure | 120,706 | Issue: On certain trucks, the tailgate could unlatch and open while driving. If this happens, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road. |
| 2022644 2022-11-10 | Powertrain | 17,606 | Issue: On certain trucks, a buildup of heat and pressure inside the transmission could cause fluid to leak from the transmission dipstick tube. |
| 2022108 2022-03-11 | Brakes | 29,656 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the warning lamp for the electronic stability control (ESC) system may not turn on when there is a problem with the ESC system. |
| 2022025 2022-01-27 | Visual System | 16,332 | Issue: On certain trucks, the nuts that attach the windshield wiper arms may not have been tightened properly. This could cause the wipers to slip and not clear the windshield properly. |
| 2021691 2021-11-12 | Fuel System | 20,539 | Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a 6.7 L Cummins diesel engine, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, you may notice a change in engine performance, a fuel leak, or the check engine light may turn on. |
| 2021360 2021-06-10 | Engine | 2,091 | Issue: On certain chassis-cab trucks equipped with a 6.7 L diesel engine, the engine oil monitoring system may not detect when the engine oil drops below the minimum level. If this happens, the engine bearings could be damaged. |
| 2021336 2021-05-28 | Wheels | 30,899 | Issue: On certain pickup and chassis-cab trucks, the owner's manual and service manual list the wrong torque specification for the wheel nuts. As a result, some trucks may have had the lug nuts over-tightened during servicing. |
| 2020153 2020-04-09 | Structure | 5,150 | Issue: On certain trucks, the bracket for the bed step could break if too much side-load is applied to it. If this happens, the step could fail when it is used. Safety Risk: A bed step that breaks could create a risk of injury. |
| 2020145 2020-04-06 | Visual System | 46,772 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the rearview camera image may be displayed even after the transmission is shifted out of reverse. This could cause a possible distraction for the driver. |
| 2020025 2020-01-24 | Powertrain | 8,924 | Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, transmission fluid could come out of the dip stick tube and fall onto the turbocharger or other hot surfaces in the engine bay. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100494 Sep 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Power Train | "FCA CARIBBEAN WARRANTY BULLETIN ID-24-16 Addition of Rear Axle / Differential Assembly for 2019 - 2024 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (DD) to the Powertrain Service Center (PTSC) Pre-Authorization Program" |
| 100490 Sep 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Power Train | "WARRANTY BULLETIN D-24-15 Addition of Rear Axle / Differential Assembly for 2019 - 2024 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (DD) to the Powertrain Service Center (PTSC) Pre-Authorization Program ALL DEALERS" |
| 100595 Sep 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Power Train | WARRANTY BULLETIN D-24-15 announces the addition of the Rear Axle Assembly replacement for 2019 - 2024 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (DD), RAM 4500/ 5500 Cab Chassis (DP), RAM 3500 Pickup (D2), RAM 2500 Pickup (DJ), RAM 1500 Pickup (DS) and RAM 1500 Pickup (DT) vehicles to the Powertrain... |
| 100599 Sep 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Power Train | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-24-16 Rev. Announces the addition of the Rear Axle Assembly replacement for 2019 - 2024 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (DD), RAM 4500/ 5500 Cab Chassis (DP), RAM 3500 Pickup (D2), RAM 2500 Pickup (DJ), RAM 1500 Pickup (DS) and RAM 1500 Pickup (DT)... |
| 100681 Sep 2024 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Power Train | Warranty Bulletin D-24-16 (XR1) Urea Delivery Module – Select 2019 - 2022 RAM Trucks (DJ/D2/DD/DP) |
| 104557 Apr 2025 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4 |
| 104558 Apr 2025 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4 |
| 105591 Jun 2025 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 6 |
| 113742 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | SENSOR - TURBOCHARGER SPEED | |
| 113744 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | SENSOR - TURBOCHARGER SPEED | |
| 113277 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | CORE – HEATER | |
| 113276 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | CORE – HEATER | |
| 113070 Jun 2026 | Structure | SWITCH – HEADLAMP | |
| 113069 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | SWITCH – HEADLAMP | |
| S2208000045 REV.D Jun 2026 | Structure | Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection | |
| 113065 Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | OUTLET - AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER | |
| 113066 Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | OUTLET - AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER | |
| 112906 Jun 2026 | Engine | BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT | |
| S1623000028 Rev. K Jun 2026 | Electrical System | Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position. | |
| 9100835 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040. | |
| S2623000040 Jun 2026 | Structure | Passive Entry Exterior Door Handle Inoperative When Touched To Lock And Or Unlock. | |
| S1623000028 REV.J Jun 2026 | Structure | Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position. | |
| 9100831 Jun 2026 | Structure | For Dealer awareness, HD truck, eliminate 1 of 2 M8 Joints for Sidestep bracket to Body Attachment, Bolt and rivet (06102165AA, 06511062AA) per TCR # 402632, CN 80403-T18 | |
| S1623000028 REV.I May 2026 | Structure | Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position. | |
| 111478 May 2026 | Engine | RADIATOR - ENGINE COOLING | |
| 9100692 Rev 1 May 2026 | Engine | On Cummins diesel applications that are for 2019 and newer the bpro part 1BP00507AB can on occasions create a check engine light. In these situations, it is recommended to use the appropriate Mopar air filter originally installed on the vehicle. | |
| 08-208-26 REV. A May 2026 | Electrical System | Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). | |
| 21-039-26 May 2026 | Power Train | Replace K1 Clutch / Input Shaft Assembly Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P0731-00 - Gear 1 Shift Incorrect Ratio (This DTC will set during a key cycle and... | |
| 08-208-26 May 2026 | Electrical System | Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). | |
| S2623000032 Apr 2026 | Structure | Squeak Or Squawk Noise Coming From Either Side Door Of The Vehicle, It Could Be Just One Door Or More. The Noise Can Be Present In Either The Upper Or The Lower Hinge. |
Showing 30 of 558 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Smell for fuel and watch the first restart when hot.Hard starting when warm, hesitation under load, or any fuel odor near the tank or engine bay match this vehicle's fuel-system cluster. Check the recall table for fuel pump campaigns.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Ask about the emissions system service history.Particulate filter regeneration problems and DEF system faults lead this vehicle's diesel complaints, and they are expensive.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 11 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask the dealer whether the warranty extension on file still applies to this VIN.The manufacturer issued 8 warranty extensions for this vehicle (see the service bulletins section). Extended coverage often runs by years or miles from the original sale, and a repair the seller paid for may have been free.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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