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2020 Ram 1500: recalls and problems

14 recalls and 629 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

14recalls
629complaints
24crashes reported
6fires reported
14injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System161 · 26%
  • Engine155 · 25%
  • Unknown Or Other111 · 18%
  • Power Train60 · 10%
  • Steering59 · 9%
  • Visibility/Wiper52 · 8%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System46 · 7%
  • Structure43 · 7%
  • Service Brakes40 · 6%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)26 · 4%

What owners report

Fuel/Propulsion System

I have had repeated problems with this truck, even after repair repairs done by the ram dealership. currently, i am experiencing a failure of the high-pressure fuel system. i know it is on recall for other diesel engines, and i believe that this engine should be a part of that recall.

Electrical System

"factory rear window/brake light leak allowed water to flood the interior cabin, destroying the rf hub module. this caused the vehicle to dynamically stall at 40 mph in traffic, creating a severe safety hazard."

Steering

As i was driving the cooling fans started roaring. about 30 seconds later the service power steering light flashed and i lost all power steering. as i was trying to pull over the steering came back intermittently. this almost made me wreck because i would be tugging on the wheel to turn and then all of a sudden have almost no resistance and violently turn.

Electrical System

Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2020 ram 1500. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 95,205, and at the time of reviewing the documents, it was discovered that the mileage was 95,911.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering 1500 CLASSIC, 1500. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.