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

NHTSA lists 169 electrical system complaints for the 2020 Ram 1500, which is 27% of the 628 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Ram 1500 electrical system?

No related recall is listed in the data for this component.

At what mileage do 2020 Ram 1500 electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints is 27,500 miles.

Did the 2020 Ram 1500 electrical problems cause any fires?

NHTSA data shows 5 fires reported among the electrical system complaints for the 2020 Ram 1500, with no crashes or injuries recorded.

How does the 2020 Ram 1500 compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2020 model's electrical complaints make up 27% of its total complaints, higher than most earlier years like 2013 through 2017 but lower than later years such as 2023 (39%) and 2025 (56%).

2020 Ram 1500 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 169 electrical system complaints for the 2020 Ram 1500, 27% of all complaints filed for that year. The typical failure was reported at a median mileage of 27,500. No related recall is on file for this component.

Electrical System complaints: 169; 27% of 628
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 27,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Data bus failures causing simultaneous loss of power steering, brakes, throttle control, and random gauge or light behavior while driving.
eTorque-related stalling and shutdowns, sometimes tied to remote or push-button start attempts, with battery and check-engine lights coming on.
Battery drains overnight to 0 volts within the first week of ownership, requiring repeated jump-starts.
Power steering warning lights appearing and disappearing during highway driving, with steering assist momentarily disengaging.
Vehicles catching fire after parking, including flames from the headlight area with no prior warning lights.
Missing or malfunctioning dashboard warning indicators, such as a tailgate-ajar light listed in the manual but not present in the vehicle.

When 2020 Ram 1500 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 30, 2019, latest Sep 24, 2026.

169 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2025 Q1 (19).

Electrical System recalls for the 2020 Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2013240 (19%)
2014267 (15%)
2015179 (12%)
2016199 (13%)
2017116 (13%)
2018165 (25%)
2019390 (26%)
2020169 (27%)
2021205 (30%)
2022197 (32%)
202379 (39%)
202429 (39%)
2025197 (56%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Ram 1500?: NHTSA lists 169 electrical system complaints for the 2020 Ram 1500, which is 27% of the 628 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Ram 1500 electrical system?: No related recall is listed in the data for this component.
At what mileage do 2020 Ram 1500 electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints is 27,500 miles.
Did the 2020 Ram 1500 electrical problems cause any fires?: NHTSA data shows 5 fires reported among the electrical system complaints for the 2020 Ram 1500, with no crashes or injuries recorded.
How does the 2020 Ram 1500 compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2020 model's electrical complaints make up 27% of its total complaints, higher than most earlier years like 2013 through 2017 but lower than later years such as 2023 (39%) and 2025 (56%).