2020 Ram 1500 Problems

621 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict AVOID 5/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Electrical System159
Engine154
Unknown Or Other110
Power Train62
Steering59
Visibility/Wiper52

In the owners’ words

“The power steering goes out at random times after the steering warning light comes on. This usually happens after the secondary cooling system kicks in. I have had it looked at by one mechanic who thinks it's the rack and pinion portion of the steering, he was unable to find a replacement part. It is a danger when it happens especially on a curve, it will cause the steering to try and go straight which leads to the t”NHTSA complaint, 2020 Ram 1500 owner
“The contact owns a 2020 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Three dealers, including Cross Jeep Chrysler (1501 Gardiner Ln, Louisville, KY 40218), were contacted. The dealers informed the contact that parts were not yet available and there was no date for the availability for ”NHTSA complaint, 2020 Ram 1500 owner
“The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that there was water leaking from the rear window of the vehicle. The contact referenced Technical Service Bulletin: 23-098-23, detailing a crack in the rear window near the third brake light that could allow water to enter the vehicle on the left and right sides. The contact confirmed that the vehicle had experienced leaks on both sides. The vehicle was taken to a”NHTSA complaint, 2020 Ram 1500 owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
08/10/2020Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:ExteriorChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram 2500 and 1500 vehicles. The driver side mirror glass can detach from the backing plate and no longer provide a reflective surface. As such, these vehicles fail to com
24/09/2020Seat Belts SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's
10/09/2020Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraChrysler (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 Jee
31/05/2019Air Bags SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
09/04/2020Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:LinkagesChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driv
12/08/2021Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain:Inflator SAFETYChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag
25/06/2020Air Bags SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram Promaster vans and 1500 pickups. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain airbag which may result in the diffuser detaching fr
27/08/2020Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator PedalChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (i
25/08/2022Back Over Prevention:Display FunctionChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to com
13/10/2022Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump SAFETYChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stal

Questions owners ask

Is the 2020 Ram 1500 reliable?

On the federal record it scores 5/100: 621 owner complaints (103.5 per year on the road) and 12 recall campaigns, 5 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Ram 1500?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 159 of 596 categorised reports.

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The 2020 Ram 1500 scored 5/100 on the federal record.

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