repaired · 2026 Q3
Rear/other: anchorage
NewRisk. An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2020 Ram 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 645 owner complaints about the 2020 Ram 1500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 14 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-632 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Ram 1500 has problems
645 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
167Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
156Engine6 crash/fire/injury
65Steering3 crash/fire/injury
63Power train3 crash/fire/injury
54Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
46Fuel/propulsion system
45Structure
40Service brakes
27Fuel system, gasoline
15318 other systems20 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 167 | 6 |
| Engine | 156 | 6 |
| Steering | 65 | 3 |
| Power train | 63 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 54 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 46 | 3 |
| Structure | 45 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 40 | 8 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 27 | 0 |
| 18 other systems | 153 | 20 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
14 recalls
2020 Ram 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Air bags
Risk. A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
Risk. Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Tailgate: hinge and attachments
Risk. An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q2
repaired · 2024 Q3
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Side/window: curtain
Risk. A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the…
repaired · 2022 Q3
Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Risk. Missing driver side mirror glass reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Seat belts
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of…
repaired · 2022 Q1
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Risk. Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Air bags
Risk. Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ram.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
30kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 36 electrical system complaints. 89% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 29% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
16under 30k miles32under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1500 median. How we score
'09'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Ram 1500 safety ratings
2020 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Ram 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- High pressure fuel pump failureLed to recall 24V-957
In owners' words
What 1500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On XXX, I took my vehicle to Wallace Ram in Stuart, FL, for severe structural cracking on the exterior plastic rear window frame causing water to flood the cab. This failure perfectly matches Stellantis TSB 23-098-23. The dealer refused to help, and a Ram Senior Case Manager under Case #XXX denied…
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,…
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…
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