2020 Ram 1500 electrical problems
162 of the 631 complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the 2020 Ram 1500 name the electrical system (NHTSA’s “Electrical System” heading — wiring, modules, batteries, charging, infotainment and driver displays — NHTSA's broadest heading). Filed under the same heading: 329 manufacturer bulletins, 1 recall. Every figure below is a document in a federal file, linked; none is a failure rate, and none is a verdict on any one car.
What owners filed about the electrical system
Source: NHTSA complaint database0 of the 162 reports a crash · 5 a fire · 0 injuries. Self-reported, unverified.
Filed per year: 2019: 1 · 2020: 14 · 2021: 10 · 2022: 10 · 2023: 14 · 2024: 27 · 2025: 58 · 2026: 28
Half of the 33 owners who gave an odometer reading reported the electrical problem between 2,000 and 77,000 miles. A median of reports, not the life of a part.
631 complaints in all about the 2020 Ram 1500, 28 filed in 2026. The whole picture, every system →
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many of these were sold; nothing here is a rate. NHTSA groups complaints coarsely, so “Electrical System” means the same area of the vehicle, not one fault.
Across model years: Ram 1500 electrical problems, every year on file →
In owners’ own words
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, about the electrical system. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed; unverified reports — what was said, not a finding that it was true.
The 2020 Ram uconnect 8.4 screen turns off randomly and reboots and will do it multiple times within a 10-20 minute time span. Sometimes 3-4 times back to back rapidly. I took it in and the dealer said there was an update available (even when uconnect said there wasn't) and they flashed it. Which reset all of my settings.
Vehicle has consistent throttle input response lag. When applying throttle from a standstill there is a 1 to 1.5 second lag before the engine revs. The same lag occurs when but can last up to 3 seconds when attempting to increase acceleration from any given rolling speed.
The right turning signal indicator will randomly operate without being manipulated. The signal can not be turned off easily. Sometimes turning the control to the left signal position will turn off the indicator. Sometimes randomly manipulating the control through its mechanical limits will turn off the indicator.
SOS does not work and dealership and fca state this is not a safety issue. The point of the SOS is to allert authorities of an accident. Also I AM unable to use the app as intended. Dealer stated they are waiting for a patch to be developed in order for this to work. No time frame and not many vehicles affected
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving, she saw indicator lights on the instrument panel which stated that the auto stop and start torque systems were unavailable. The engine and battery warning lights were illuminated. The electrical system failed and truck shut-off.
What is on file about the electrical system
Source: NHTSA recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsRecall filed under this heading
- 25V298000 HighMay 8, 2025 · 71 vehicles
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
329 manufacturer bulletins filed under this heading
- 114072 Service bulletinAug 17, 2026
- MOTOR - WINDOW REGULATOR
- 114073 Service bulletinAug 17, 2026
- MOTOR - WINDOW REGULATOR
- 113069 Service bulletinJun 29, 2026
- SWITCH – HEADLAMP
The 3 newest are listed; every one is on the model year’s page. Quote the document number at a service desk — it is a diagnosis the maker has already written down.
Trouble codes named on this system
P203E P015E P0407 P0408 P062A P206D U11E9 U1440
Codes a bulletin or an owner’s complaint about the 2020 Ram 1500 names on this model year; a code with a record of its own links it.
Other systems with a record on the 2020 Ram 1500
Source: the same files- engine problems 165 complaints
- fuel system problems 76 complaints
- visibility and wiper problems 63 complaints
- transmission and drivetrain problems 62 complaints
Common questions
Source: NHTSA complaint database, recalls and manufacturer communicationsAre electrical problems common on the 2020 Ram 1500?
They are documented: NHTSA holds 162 owner complaints naming the electrical system on this model year (26% of everything owners filed about it), and 329 manufacturer bulletins, 1 recall are filed under the same heading. Whether it is a problem on one particular car is a diagnosis, not a count, and a count says nothing about how many were sold.
Is there a recall for the electrical system on the 2020 Ram 1500?
Yes — one campaign is filed under this heading: 25V298000. A recall is matched by VIN; check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
When do electrical problems show up on the 2020 Ram 1500?
Owners who gave an odometer reading reported it at a median of 30,000 miles; half of them between 2,000 and 77,000. That is when reports cluster, not the life of a part.
What does NHTSA's "Electrical System" heading cover?
Wiring, modules, batteries, charging, infotainment and driver displays — NHTSA's broadest heading. Owners choose the heading when they file, so it says which area of the vehicle the complaint is about, not which part failed.