2020 Ram 1500 fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 76 complaints for the 2020 Ram 1500, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 76 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 35,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 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 19 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 35,000 miles, and 63% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
The DPF got so hot in a matter of a few miles (8 minutes driving) it blew a hole in it, and melted all the wiring under the truck, caused the engine to stop, automatically locking all the doors (thank God my child and husband had stopped and were out) before this happened.
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the message "Service High Pressure Fuel Pump" was displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the right side of the roadway. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as intended.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Ram 1500
- Engine 165 complaints
- Electrical system 164 complaints
- Steering 65 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 64 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 60 complaints
- Body & structure 44 complaints
- Brakes 42 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints