2020 Ram 1500 body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 44 complaints for the 2020 Ram 1500, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 16,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 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 16 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 16,000 miles, and 94% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
While stopped in line at a fast food drive thru line the brakes released allowing truck to idle into car ahead slightly damaging both vehicles. No amount of pressure on the brake pedal had any affect on stopping. Dealer could not duplicate problem and scan shows no codes except the front park sensors most likely damaged in the contact. Ram stated if they can't duplicate issue they are of no assistance
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the trim on the rear glass detached and failed to prevent water from entering inside the vehicle. The contact stated that there was water accumulating underneath the carpet, and there was mold on the carpet. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that recently the third brake light failed and allowed water inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was determined that the plastic trim had detached.
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
- Brakes 42 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints