2020 Ram 1500 brakes problems
42 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2020 Ram 1500, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 3,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 16 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 3,000 miles, and 94% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Truck was going at 40 MPH and power steering went out, brakes went out and truck started to accelerate resulting in a serious crash. Vehicle was totaled out but not inspected by Dodge. There was no warning of any problems with truck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2020 ram 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was in drive or in reverse, the brakes activated independently without warning. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, provided no additional assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 500.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Ram 1500
- Engine 165 complaints
- Electrical system 164 complaints
- Fuel system 76 complaints
- Steering 65 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 64 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 60 complaints
- Body & structure 44 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints