Worst 2020 RAM 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 RAM 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 149 | 1 | 4 | 36,719 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 146 | — | 5 | 30,801 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 54 | 2 | — | 34,438 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 52 | — | — | 9,848 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 51 | 2 | — | 47,037 mi | |
| Fuel System | 40 | 1 | 2 | 7,747 mi | |
| Brakes | 39 | 8 | — | 4,860 mi | |
| Body Structure | 32 | 1 | — | 9,583 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 22 | — | — | 35,500 mi | |
| Airbags | 18 | 8 | — | 36,174 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 16 | — | — | 4,707 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 12 | 1 | — | 8,600 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 4 | — | 22,025 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 10 | 3 | — | 7,775 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | — | — | 36,872 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 6 | 1 | — | 8,342 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 6 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| Visibility | 6 | — | — | 23,383 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 5 | — | — | 58,638 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 RAM 1500
13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,759,228 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The mirror glass may detach from the driver's side heated trailer tow rearview mirror. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
Chrysler (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 stall.
Chrysler (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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Chrysler (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 inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Chrysler (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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Chrysler (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 forward movement after locking.
Chrysler (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 Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Chrysler (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 (idle) position.
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2020 RAM 1500 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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