2020 Ram 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 7%of 640 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,900miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the body and structure of the 2020 Ram 1500, 7% of the 640 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,900 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Tailgate has opened without my knowledge and was flagged down by someone letting me know the tailgate was open. I was about to loose my tool chest. Vehicle comes with tailgate ajar warning light but this feature does not work on the vehicle. Online boards for Ram also state similar experiences. Want to ensure this safety issue is known and addressed. Ram has not done anything about it”
NHTSA complaint #11383600, filed 2020-12, 3,000 miles“After taking the truck through a car wash and bringing home to vacuum, I noticed water in the front driver's side floor. I noticed condensation under the floor mat too. After pulling out the kick panel and rolling the carpet back, the metal floor was wet and the pad was saturated. I took it to the dealer and it was reported back to me that there were seams in the body that were not filled.”
NHTSA complaint #11315754, filed 2020-03, 1,770 miles“I have owned my 2020 Ram 1500 crew cab 4x4 for 8 months. The plastic frame that surrounds the rear window glass has cracked and caused the window to leak. This occurs both when the truck is in motion or is parked. This is a common problem that needs to be investigated because water can seep into the rear airbags causing the airbags to malfunction. Also with a crack in the rear glass frame the glass may explode causing harm to the back seat passengers.”
NHTSA complaint #11386084, filed 2021-01, 5,050 miles“The rear window or 3rd brake light started allowing water into my truck. My truck has been at gladstone dodge for almost a month now and I still don't have my truck back.”
NHTSA complaint #11413655, filed 2021-04, 23,000 miles“The rear frame around the rear cab window cracked and is leaking water. This is on a Ram 1500 that is less than a year old with only 5,500 miles on it. There has not been any unusual use or damage that would have caused this to happen. Many other owners are having problems with this exact same crack and water leak. Replacement windows don't seem to fix the issue and crack again.”
NHTSA complaint #11387007, filed 2021-01, 5,500 milesRelated recalls
- 22V904000Dec 8, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate…Covers: Ram 1500 2019–2022, 2500 2019–2022, 3500 2019–2022
Related service bulletins
- 11035198Jul 17, 2026Cluster Message “To Operate Tailgate Shift to Park” Vehicle is In Park
- 11034910Jun 29, 2026Switch – headlamp
- 11034909Jun 29, 2026Switch – headlamp
- 11034385Jun 26, 2026Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
- 11033948Jun 13, 2026Instrument Panel Delamination Customers may comment on the following: ● Wrinkles or bubbles in the instrument panel cover Fig. 1. This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly…
- 11033975Jun 12, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11033897Jun 5, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11033889Jun 4, 2026For Dealer awareness, HD truck, eliminate 1 of 2 M8 Joints for Sidestep bracket to Body Attachment, Bolt and rivet (06102165AA, 06511062AA) per TCR # 402632, CN 80403-T18
- 11033884Jun 3, 2026HANDLE - DOOR PULL and PANEL - FRONT DOOR TRIM
- 11033883Jun 3, 2026HANDLE - DOOR PULL and PANEL - FRONT DOOR TRIM
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 10 | 5% |
| 2022 | 21 | 3% |
| 2021 | 33 | 5% |
| 2020 | 44 | 7% |
| 2019 | 81 | 5% |
| 2018 | 15 | 2% |
| 2017 | 36 | 4% |
| 2016 | 36 | 2% |
| 2015 | 49 | 3% |
| 2014 | 42 | 2% |
| 2013 | 40 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2020 Ram 1500
164 complaintsEngine
155 complaintsOther or unknown
112 complaintsFuel system
76 complaintsSteering
65 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
63 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
63 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaintsSuspension
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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