2020 Ram 1500 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 164 complaints for the 2020 Ram 1500, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 164 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 30,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 15 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 30,000 miles, and 66% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 fires.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the windshield wiper was operating erratically, the lights began flashing, the emergency lights would not work, and the lock was inoperable. The contact observed smoke coming from the vents and underneath the dashboard. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact observed sparks and flames coming from the dashboard that were approximately 5 feet in height. The Fire Department extinguished the fire.
While stopped at light when I began to accelerate making a left turn the transmission wouldn't shift out of first gear. This is dangerous should you need to quickly move car out of way. Car went up to 5000 RPM before I release the gas and proceeded to side of road. Dealer couldn't duplicate, I asked them to flash the computer and they refused, saying any updates would be over the air. Which is not true. Truck is supposed to be equipped with tailgate ajar warning light, it is in manual and on my build sheet.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Ram 1500
- Engine 165 complaints
- Fuel system 76 complaints
- Steering 65 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 64 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 60 complaints
- Body & structure 44 complaints
- Brakes 42 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints