2020 Ram 1500

● Typical for this model
2020 Ram 1500
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
633
Recalls
14

Campaigns on file for 2020

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

2009: 37 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 1,275 complaints 2014: 1,766 complaints 2015: 1,445 complaints 2015 2016: 1,545 complaints 2017: 877 complaints 2018: 658 complaints 2019: 1,484 complaints 2020: 633 complaints 2020 633 2021: 679 complaints 2022: 614 complaints 2023: 200 complaints 2024: 75 complaints 2024 2025: 353 complaints 2026: 97 complaints
2009: 37 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 1,275 complaints 2013 2014: 1,766 complaints 2015: 1,445 complaints 2015 2016: 1,545 complaints 2017: 877 complaints 2017 2018: 658 complaints 2019: 1,484 complaints 2020: 633 complaints 2020 633 2021: 679 complaints 2022: 614 complaints 2023: 200 complaints 2023 2024: 75 complaints 2025: 353 complaints 2025 2026: 97 complaints
2009: 37 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 1,275 complaints 2013 2014: 1,766 complaints 2014 2015: 1,445 complaints 2015 2016: 1,545 complaints 2016 2017: 877 complaints 2017 2018: 658 complaints 2018 2019: 1,484 complaints 2019 2020: 633 complaints 2020 633 2021: 679 complaints 2021 2022: 614 complaints 2022 2023: 200 complaints 2023 2024: 75 complaints 2024 2025: 353 complaints 2025 2026: 97 complaints 2026

2020: 633 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200937
20100
20110
20120
20131,275
20141,766
20151,445
20161,545
2017877
2018658
20191,484
2020633
2021679
2022614
2023200
202475
2025353
202697

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

26% · 162 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and integrated trailer brake control.

FIRE

Engine

24% · 155 reports
CRASHFIRE
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The contact owned a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the windshield wiper was operating erratically, the lights began flashing, the emergency lights would not work, and the lock was inoperable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-12

I am having DEF related issues with my 2020 Ram 1500 ecodiesel that will ultimately cause the vehicle to no longer operate. Ram has an extended warranty for my exact problem but I am being told that my vehicle doesn’t meet the requirements.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13

Steering

10% · 62 reports
CRASHINJURY
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I was attempting to turn around in my driveway to go someplace when the steering locked up and I could not control the steering. It stopped working.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15

Power train

10% · 62 reports

Most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and driveshaft.

CRASHDEATH

Visibility/wiper

8% · 53 reports
INJURY

Safety timeline

14 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2019-06-20Air bags, seat belts19V407000 Chrysler (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.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ORC or replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2020-04-27Back over prevention20V191000 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...

    Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020.

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    2020-04-27Visibility20V208000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.

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    2020-07-16Air bags20V374000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Ram Promaster vans and 1500 pickups.

    Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is W52.

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    2020-09-10Vehicle speed control20V513000 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.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2020-11-05Visibility20V622000 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.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side mirror glass, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W70.

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    2020-11-12Seat belts20V580000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.

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    2022-05-26Air bags21V632000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022.

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    2022-10-06Back over prevention22V638000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.

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    2022-12-22Structure22V904000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2023-03-17Engineering analysisOpen High pressure fuel pump failure
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    2023-10-17Engine, fuel system, gasoline22V767000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2024-12-05Visibility24V754000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the mirror glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 86B.

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    2025-05-27Air bags, electrical system25V298000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.

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    2026-08-18Seat belts26V495000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Buy-smart checklist

2020 Ram 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 162 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 155 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 62 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V407000 · Air bags, seat belts
  • Recall 20V191000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 20V208000 · Visibility
  • Recall 20V374000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V513000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 20V622000 · Visibility
  • Recall 20V580000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 21V632000 · Air bags
  • Recall 22V638000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 22V904000 · Structure
  • Recall 22V767000 · Engine, fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 24V754000 · Visibility
  • Recall 25V298000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 26V495000 · Seat belts

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FAQ

Is the 2020 Ram 1500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Ram 1500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ram 1500?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Ram 1500 have?
14 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.