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2020 Ram 2500 transmission problems

The 2020 Ram 2500 has 20 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

20

Transmission complaints

9%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

2500 transmission complaints by model year69 complaints2013: 22 complaints2014: 63 complaints2015: 45 complaints2016: 62 complaints2017: 41 complaints2018: 69 complaints2019: 26 complaints2020: 20 complaints2021: 23 complaints2022: 49 complaints2023: 6 complaints2024: 7 complaints2025: 5 complaints2026: 2 complaints
2500 transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

22V835000TransmissionNovember 10, 2022 · 250,079 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.

20V043000TransmissionJanuary 24, 2020 · 87,431 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickup vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic (68RFE) transmissions. A build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

Consequence

The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission valve body separator plate and reprogram the powertrain control module. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W03.

What owners report

“The vehicle was placed into park and the "P" began flashing by when I stepped out of the vehicle it began moving backwards. I jumped into the vehicle and the gear selection showed the vehicle in reverse so I replaced the vehicle into park but the door struck an object which bent the door towards…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 12, 2022 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2020 Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2020 Ram 2500 transmission — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2020 Ram 2500 transmission?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the transmission: 20V043000, 22V835000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.