2020 Ram 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

154Engine complaints

24.8%Of all 622 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM155 · 24.9%

ENGINE154 · 24.8%

Unspecified / other111 · 17.8%

STEERING59 · 9.5%

POWER TRAIN58 · 9.3%

Share of the 622 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ram 1500 overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated while moving from a complete stop, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light…”NHTSA complaint 11439370 — filed 11/04/2021

“The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated while coming out of a stop when the vehicle stalled randomly. The contact stated that…”NHTSA complaint 11439117 — filed 11/02/2021

“Operating the vehicle at 35mph on a standard city street in Tucson, Az - River Rd. The vehicle flashes a system failure warning and then…”NHTSA complaint 11437114 — filed 10/18/2021

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Ram 1500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ram 1500: 154 of 622 complaints on file (24.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Ram 1500 have in total?

622 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.