2020 Ram 2500 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 161 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ram 2500 overview page.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where…”NHTSA complaint 11503977 — filed 01/27/2023
“I have had this recall since November of 2021.Been to Dealer here odessa tx 5 or 6 times . Had three month appointment prior to…”NHTSA complaint 11502519 — filed 01/18/2023
“The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 22V835000 (Power Train) however, the…”NHTSA complaint 11500538 — filed 01/06/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Ram 2500 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ram 2500: 20 of 161 complaints on file (12.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Ram 2500 have in total?
161 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
