2020 RAM 1500 Engine Problems
Owners have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2020 RAM 1500, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 31,124 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gasoline engine” (12% of reports).
- 155engine complaints
- 31,124median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 49%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gasoline engine: mentioned in 19 of 155 complaints (12%)
- Exhaust manifold: mentioned in 10 of 155 complaints (6%)
- Generator unit: mentioned in 8 of 155 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 155 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 4 a fire.
RAM 1500 engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 12 | 12% | — |
| 2025 1500 | 74 | 21% | 3,600 |
| 2024 1500 | 23 | 30% | 2,150 |
| 2023 1500 | 46 | 23% | 1,496 |
| 2022 1500 | 248 | 40% | 39,950 |
| 2021 1500 | 276 | 40% | 15,319 |
| 2020 1500 | 155 | 24% | 31,124 |
| 2019 1500 | 232 | 16% | 19,000 |
| 2018 1500 | 110 | 17% | 26,000 |
| 2017 1500 | 156 | 18% | 39,000 |
| 2016 1500 | 291 | 19% | 60,000 |
| 2015 1500 | 335 | 23% | 68,221 |
| 2014 1500 | 304 | 17% | 75,000 |
| 2013 1500 | 123 | 10% | 70,000 |
| 2009 1500 | 5 | 14% | 80,454 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine; fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I bought this used truck with 60K miles on it in 2024. It is a 2020 truck. At 136K the engine failed.........with the infamous [XXX]. I have an excel summary spread sheet on all maintenance I had done since I owned this truck and I did not pull or haul anything. I heard a tick for about 10 days…
Twice in the past two years, the eTorque system had failed will driving on the highest. When the unit fails, you lose all power asks if you're battery is low, you can pose the ability to even steer. The first time, I was on the i87 going north, and barely made it off the road. I was nearly hit by…
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 doesnât meet the requirements. My vehicle is under the required year and mileage but…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2020 RAM 1500s have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 155 owner complaints about engine for the 2020 RAM 1500 (24% 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 engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 31,124 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2020 RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gasoline engine”, in 19 of 155 complaints, followed by “exhaust manifold” (10).
Other 2020 RAM 1500 problems
See all 2020 RAM 1500 problems or engine problems across all 1500 years.