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2020 Ram 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2020 Ram 1500, 3% of its 628 total complaints for the year. One crash was reported, with a median failure mileage of 15,000 miles, and no related recalls are on file.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
16
3% of 628
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
15,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Ball joints separate from the socket or break off entirely, allowing the wheel to fall or be pushed under the truck, in some cases while driving over a dip in the road.
  • Wheels detach from the axle during driving, causing loss of control and the vehicle to leave the roadway.
  • Air ride suspension bags or the compressor fail, causing the truck to slowly lower on one or all corners with no warning light.
  • Rear leaf springs collapse when towing a trailer, leaving the truck sitting unlevel.
  • Owners describe a 'death wobble' where the vehicle shakes and becomes hard to control, sometimes tied to brakes applying on their own.
  • Spindle contact with the lower control arms causes damage on both sides and unexpected jerking while downshifting.

When 2020 Ram 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 27, 2021, latest Mar 5, 2026.

2020 Ram 1500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2021Aug 2021Mar 2023Jun 2023Jun 2024Mar 2025Jan 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2021 to Mar 2026; peak Jun 2023 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2020 Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by 1500 model year

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

  1. 201358 (5%)
  2. 2014133 (8%)
  3. 201564 (4%)
  4. 201687 (6%)
  5. 201770 (8%)
  6. 201830 (5%)
  7. 201948 (3%)
  8. 202016 (3%)
  9. 202112 (2%)
  10. 202222 (4%)
  11. 20236 (3%)
  12. 20243 (4%)
  13. 20256 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2020 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this category for the 2020 Ram 1500, which is 3% of the 628 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2020 Ram 1500 suspension problems?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2020 Ram 1500.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component area is 15,000 miles.
Did any 2020 Ram 1500 suspension complaints involve a crash?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash linked to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2020 Ram 1500, with no fires or injuries reported.
How does the 2020 Ram 1500 compare to other years for this problem?
The 2020 model's 16 complaints and 3% share are lower than years like 2014 (133 complaints, 8% share) and 2017 (70 complaints, 8% share), based on NHTSA data across model years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.