Worst 2020 Ram 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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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 | 149 | 1 | 4 | 36,719 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 146 | — | 5 | 30,801 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 105 | 1 | 1 | 9,204 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 54 | 2 | — | 34,438 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 52 | — | — | 9,848 mi | |
| STEERING | 51 | 2 | — | 47,037 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 39 | 1 | 2 | 7,747 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 39 | 8 | — | 4,860 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 32 | 1 | — | 9,583 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 22 | — | — | 35,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 18 | 8 | — | 36,174 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 16 | — | — | 4,707 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 12 | 1 | — | 8,600 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 | 4 | — | 22,025 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 10 | 3 | — | 7,775 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 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 | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 45,433 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 65,367 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 3 | — | — | 31,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 | 1 | — | 500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 | — | — | 51,250 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 2 | — | — | 6,500 mi |
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Recalls for 2020 Ram 1500
36 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,099,359 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 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 2020-2022 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 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 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.
+ 26 more recalls
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