2020 Ram 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 639 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Ram 1500. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (164), Engine (155), Unknown Or Other (112).
Key takeaways
- 639 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 24 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 164 | 26% |
| Engine | 155 | 24% |
| Unknown Or Other | 112 | 18% |
| Steering | 65 | 10% |
| Power Train | 63 | 10% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 53 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 46 | 7% |
| Structure | 44 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 42 | 7% |
| Fuel System | 30 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 27 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 21 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Wheels - filed 2026-10-08
My tire pressure sensor system came on in my dash. Driver front wheel was not registering. Took vehicle to local Goodyear dealer to have checked. They said they were reading all the sensors in all 4 tires and they said the problem was in the sensors in my vehicle. Is this the same problem that is happening to the 2026 ...
Electrical System,structure,seats - filed 2026-10-07
On August 11, 2026, following substantial rain, the engine unexpectedly stalled three times while the vehicle was being driven. The most serious occurrence happened at approximately 70 mph in heavy highway traffic. The engine stopped and gauges dropped to zero, while electrical accessories and infotainment remained pow...
Unknown Or Other,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-10-07
The HVAC heater core assembly failed internally. The machic mentioned that this componet is "going out" in these vehicals. He refered me to the dealership. This should be a recall. I was put at severe risk because the the vehicle had a sudden, severe loss of forward visibility while in motion. The failure caused an o...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.