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2020 Ram 1500 electrical system problems

The 2020 Ram 1500 has 154 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

154

Electrical System complaints

18%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

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.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 28, 2024 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2020 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA has 154 complaints about the 2020 Ram 1500 electrical system — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.