10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,679 miles

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2020 Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 5)

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problem #69

Feb 282024

1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

INCIDENT 1: Cruise Control would not turn on or off. INCIDENT 2: TRUCK STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY

- Williams, CA, USA

problem #68

Feb 072024

1500

  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle then returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000.

- Whitefield, ME, USA

problem #67

Jul 222021

1500

  • miles
I have contacted dealer several times with this recall and was told the repair parts are not being made available to them. I was told that this recall can become dangerous and should be fixed. Also, noted on recall form that state maynot renew registration if this recall is not fixed. No incident has occurred. The abo

- Apple Valley, CA, USA

problem #66

Nov 272023

1500

  • 71,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and almost stalled. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had become a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and was advised that the parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #65

Nov 262023

1500

  • miles
The exhaust flange bolts are prematurely rusting and breaking on the Exhaust system. This is a truck that has less than 30,000 miles and less than 4 years old. This is a common problem but seems to me RAM is using sub par materials in there bolts and they are failing at an earlier than expected time. These parts should be good for at least 80,000 100,000 Miles. These parts should be covered and a recall should be issued for these bolts as they are failing and braking prematurely. Creating a safety hazard as if the exhaust flange bolts break the pipe would hit the ground and create a safety and or accident hazard.

- Deer Park , NY, USA

problem #64

Oct 132022

1500

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Terry, MS, USA

problem #63

Apr 202020

1500

  • 14,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while her boss was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was taken to two local dealers. The first dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The second dealer informed the contact that the parts needed to complete the repair would not be available for a year and a half. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #62

Aug 202020

1500

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that on four separate occasions while driving at various speeds and a making a turn, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hollister, MO, USA

problem #61

Oct 132023

1500

  • miles
Driving on highway at 70mph. Truck shut completely off and lost all power. Almost caused major accident which could-??ve resulted in serious injury.

- Troy, MO, USA

problem #60

Oct 222022

1500

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hideaway, TX, USA

problem #59

Aug 192023

1500

  • 95,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 95,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Castle Pines, CO, USA

problem #58

Sep 062023

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Pass Christian, MS, USA

problem #57

Jan 032023

1500

  • miles
Exhaust manifold bolts snapping at low milage causing exhaust to possibly leak into the cabin. Most people are getting manifolds resurfaced and replacing the bolt's. If you replace manifold with new, it will warp again and break bolts again. Apparently the manifolds were not -??Stress Relieved-?? in the manufacturing process. Lots of people are complaining and Ram dealers are saying it happens a lot. Cost to fix is approx. $1,000.

- Lake Worth, FL, USA

problem #56

Aug 132023

1500

  • miles
Broken exhaust manifold bolt. Allows exhaust gas to enter engine compartment.

- Boscawen, Nh, NH, USA

problem #55

Jul 152023

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Tracy, CA, USA

problem #54

Aug 092023

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the part was not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bothell, WA, USA

problem #53

Jul 262023

1500

  • miles
Exhaust Manifolds have cracked twice on the right and once on the left side in the first 45K miles of the vehicles life. Both times replaced under warranty, there appears to be a design defect here that should be resolved. Leaking exhaust manifold in California will violate CARB emission standards.

- San Carlos, CA, USA

problem #52

Oct 192022

1500

  • miles
Both exhaust manifolds cracked creating an exhaust allowing exhaust gases/fumes into the vehicles cabin causing an obvious safety issue. No warnings lights of any sort, the components were inspected by the dealership and confirmed that they were cracked. This is a recurring problem as a quick search about ram exhaust manifolds will provide a never ending list of stories and the dealer themselves stated they are constantly replacing cracked exhaust manifolds everyday and the parts are hard to get due to the issue being so common.

- Valdosta, GA, USA

problem #51

Feb 012023

1500

  • miles
Exhaust manifolds leaking at cylinder heads due to broken manifold bolts.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #50

Jun 172023

1500

  • miles
The start/stop feature on the truck has been malfunctioning and the light has repeatedly came on. The truck has stalled on me while driving on two different occasions. I was in the middle of driving on a busy road and also a highway and the truck stalled on me which could of caused any vehicle to the side of me, or behind me to hit my vehicle causing an accident especially when I have both my kids in the car. The dealer allegedly fixed the problem but clearly it is NOT fixed. The problem has been diagnosed by the dealer at their establishment. They say nothing shows the truck stalling in the computer but I have proof. The truck shook, the start/stop light came on along with the check engine light and then stalled out on me both times. I opened a case with ram care and they dont seem to be of any help nor is the dealer. The dealer refused both times to check the -??e-torque-?? battery that controls the start/stop feature for any failures or malfunctions and gave the excuse that theirs nothing indicating its the battery yet that battery specifically controls that feature. Ram has also recalled 131k trucks and wranglers for stalling. Ive brought the truck to them 2 times this month alone and they refuse to check that battery which 2 other dealers said was the problem. I would of brought it to the other 2 dealers but ram care advised to bring it to the dealer where I purchased the truck from. This is seriously unreal and if something happens or my kids get hurt due to an accident this is gonna be a major lawsuit. I need your help.

- East Islip, NY, USA

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