2020 Ram 1500 Electrical Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are electrical problems on the 2020 Ram 1500?
164 owners have reported electrical problems on the 2020 Ram 1500, 26% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 3,000–79,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
164 complaints 26% of all 2020 complaints 30,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (34 of 164). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Electrical complaints by the year the problem happened.
Electrical complaints by 1500 year
Related recalls
Driver's airbag may not deploy properly
Injury riskThe driver's side airbag may not be connected correctly, so it might not inflate as designed in a crash. That raises the risk of injury to the driver.
Fix: The dealer will secure the airbag connectors at no cost to you.
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Other 2020 Ram 1500 problems
Common questions
What are common 2020 Ram 1500 electrical problems?
Complaints most often name the alternator / generator / regulator, instrument cluster / panel and integrated trailer brake control.
At what mileage do 2020 Ram 1500 electrical problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 3,000–79,000 miles. The middle value is about 30,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2020 Ram 1500 electrical problems?
Yes: 25V298000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which 1500 year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2019 1500, with 382 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.