2020 RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2020 RAM 1500, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 30,000 miles.
- 164electrical system complaints
- 30,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 35 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 164 complaints, 5 a fire.
RAM 1500 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 49 | 49% | 42,500 |
| 2025 1500 | 187 | 52% | 5,000 |
| 2024 1500 | 28 | 37% | 10,000 |
| 2023 1500 | 69 | 34% | 13,909 |
| 2022 1500 | 196 | 31% | 40,000 |
| 2021 1500 | 197 | 29% | 43,535 |
| 2020 1500 | 164 | 26% | 30,000 |
| 2019 1500 | 382 | 26% | 18,000 |
| 2018 1500 | 159 | 24% | 20,712 |
| 2017 1500 | 109 | 12% | 23,000 |
| 2016 1500 | 192 | 12% | 32,666 |
| 2015 1500 | 159 | 11% | 45,900 |
| 2014 1500 | 246 | 14% | 49,439 |
| 2013 1500 | 227 | 18% | 37,100 |
| 2009 1500 | 6 | 16% | 79,300 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags; electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On August 11, 2026, following substantial rain, the engine unexpectedly stalled three times while the vehicle was being driven. The most serious occurrence happened at approximately 70 mph in heavy highway traffic. The engine stopped and gauges dropped to zero, while electrical accessories and…
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the messages âPower Steering Unavailable - Service Requiredâ, âService Air Suspension Immediatelyâ, and âBlind Spot Unavailableâ were displayed. The contact stated that after the messages were…
"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."
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2020 RAM 1500s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 164 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2020 RAM 1500 (26% of the 639 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2020 RAM 1500 electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 30,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 2020 RAM 1500 problems
- Engine problems (155)
- Steering problems (65)
- Power Train problems (63)
- Visibility/wiper problems (53)
See all 2020 RAM 1500 problems or electrical system problems across all 1500 years.