2020 Ram 1500 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 60 complaints for the 2020 Ram 1500, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 60 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 21,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 21,000 miles, and 68% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 death.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and idling, the vehicle inadvertently rolled forward without warning. The vehicle rolled forward and pinned his brother to the front driver’s side box located at the opening of the garage door. Medical attention was required. The contact’s brother was later declared deceased. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the messages “Power Steering Unavailable - Service Required”, “Service Air Suspension Immediately”, and “Blind Spot Unavailable” were displayed. The contact stated that after the messages were displayed, excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the transmission intermittently surged forward while depressing the brake pedal.
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
- Body & structure 44 complaints
- Brakes 42 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints