UAV and UCV Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. ? Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice Recognition (VR) response and navigation guidance. ? Mobile Station Integrated Services Digital Network (MSISDN) missing from radio, no connected services working.** ? Lost radio presets. ? SXM favorite song not displaying/playing. ? Incorrect navigation address/location/directions. ? Lost navigation settings. ? SXM icon inoperative (D-Truck). ? Radio display screen is black when the ignition is on (Rear View Camera (RVC) not affected (D-Truck)). ? Radio freeze intermittent (RVC not affected (D-Truck)). ? Wireless connectivi
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2020 RAM 3500 steering problems
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Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
When does it fail?
Of the 7 steering complaints filed for the 2020 RAM 3500, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA steering complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 3 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
UAV and UCV Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to: 39.6.The repair procedure must be followed step by step. If the radio is not updated with the correct software level at the correct time the radio can be damaged. If the radio was damaged by not following the repairprocedure the radio may need to be replaced. Customers may experience one or more of the following: Lost radio presets. SXM favorite song not displaying/playing. Radio display screen is black, intermittent. Radio freeze intermittent. Incorrect navigation address/location/directions. Bluetooth pair or connection issue. Radio channel changes by itself. SXM icon ino
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Cluster Displays Blind Spot Alert Off Incompatible Trailer Message, Left Steering Wheel Switches Do Not Allow Update Or Change
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Cluster Displays Blind Spot Alert Off Incompatible Trailer Message, Left Steering Wheel Switches Do Not Allow Update Or Change
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2020 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH hauling a horse trailer, the power steering malfunctioned. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact steered the vehicle straight for six miles since there was a truck in front and behind her. The contact was finally able to pull off a straight away exit ramp and pull over to the side of the road.…
Had steering trouble with your 2020 RAM 3500?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2020 RAM 3500?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Based on the 7 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 3,467 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2020/RAM/3500.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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