2020 Ram 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 644 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Ram 1500. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (166), Engine (156), Unknown Or Other (113).
Key takeaways
- 644 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 24 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 166 | 26% |
| Engine | 156 | 24% |
| Unknown Or Other | 113 | 18% |
| Steering | 65 | 10% |
| Power Train | 63 | 10% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 54 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 46 | 7% |
| Structure | 44 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 42 | 7% |
| Fuel System | 30 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 27 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 21 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2020 Ram 1500
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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.
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-11-04
Truck burned down. Reported problems earlier to you with stellantis/ram having issues with the etorque and not helping to resolve, along with not producing parts. Etorque failed in beginning of 2026, replaced OEM for $5,000(5 times the price it should have been) with no help of ram/stellantis. Now, somewhere in the en...
Unknown Or Other,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-11-02
The vehicle develops a severe film/haze on the interior windshield that cannot be adequately cleared during normal operation. At night, oncoming headlights and streetlights cause extreme glare and significantly impair visibility. The condition has resulted in headaches and dizziness while driving due to eye strain. Vis...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-29
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced intermittent starting failures. In addition, the contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated and the message "Please Put the Car in Park" was displayed. The vehicle was driven to a gas station, shut ...
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More for the 2020 Ram 1500
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.