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2020 Ram 1500 body & structure problems

The 2020 Ram 1500 has 42 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

42

Body & Structure complaints

5%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Body & Structure complaints by year

Related recalls

22V904000Body & StructureDecember 8, 2022 · 1,224,078 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.

Consequence

An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.

Common questions

How many body & structure complaints does the 2020 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA has 42 complaints about the 2020 Ram 1500 body & structure — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2020 Ram 1500 body & structure?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the body & structure: 22V904000.

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.