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2020 Ram 1500

2020 Ram 1500: electrical and engine complaints lead the list

Owners filed 596 complaints with NHTSA. The electrical system (26%) and engine (25%) are nearly tied at the top and together make up about half of all reports. The power train is third at 10% and is the only area tied to a death (1), along with 3 crashes. Steering draws fewer reports (9%) but the most injuries of any area (4). The electrical and engine areas account for all 9 reported fires.

Most reported areas

Electrical System safety 26%
The most reported area: 152 reports (26%), including 5 with fire. No crashes or injuries reported, but the fire count makes this worth a careful check.
Engine safety 25%
Nearly tied for the top spot: 150 reports (25%), with 4 fires and 1 crash. A common theme is delayed throttle response, so test acceleration on a drive.
Power Train safety 10%
60 reports (10%) and the most serious by outcome: 3 crashes and the only reported death (1). Watch for shifting problems on a test drive.
Visibility/Wiper0 9%
52 reports (9%), with 1 injury and no crashes or fires. A smaller area, often about mirrors and visibility.
Steering safety 9%
51 reports (9%) but the most injuries of any area: 4, plus 2 crashes. Some reports describe power steering cutting out while driving.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 596 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.