2020 Model Year

Ram 1500

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
573
Recalls
8
Crashes
23
Severe
41

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

25V298000 May 2025

Other

No consequence data available

24V754000 Oct 2024

Other

No consequence data available

22V904000 Dec 2022

Other

No consequence data available

21V632000 Aug 2021

Other

No consequence data available

20V622000 Oct 2020

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Dec 2026

While driving the power plant generator for my engine failed without warning, causing my truck to stop working. There has to be a major issue with th...

Air Bags Crash
Dec 2026

On Thursday, January 8, 2026, I was operating my vehicle when an oncoming single vehicle traveling in the opposite direction entered a curve at an exc...

Electrical System
Apr 2026

While driving, the engine light turned on and the battery light. Truck started shaking and shut off. Lost complete power. Was right next to my drivewa...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 2026

The high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) in the vehicle’s diesel fuel system failed. This component is subject to NHTSA Safety Recall 22V-767 (FCA Recall Z9...

Air Bags
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light unexpectedly illuminated. T...

Structure
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. When the vehicle was purchased, the contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number:...

Electrical System
Feb 2026

While entering highway- at highway speeds- truck completely lost power luckily we were able to get the burm. Only hazards worked. Truck was not able...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Feb 2026

While driving 55mph my vehicle suddenly lost power, causing traffic behind me to blow their horn, then pass me. Thank god the people behind me didnt c...

Electrical System Fire
Feb 2026

My 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie was parked in my garage. I started it to let it warm up before driving. The garage started filling with smoke and the smell o...

Engine
Feb 2026

My 2020 Ram 1500 equipped with the 5.7L HEMI eTorque system has experienced repeated failures of the charging system due to the belt starter generator...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2020 Ram 1500 has 573 complaints and 8 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 23 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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