2020 Ram 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 2%of 641 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the suspension of the 2020 Ram 1500, 2% of the 641 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While traveling down C470 Eastbound my truck experienced some type of mechanical failure. While on the corner above the bridge for Wadsworth Avenue I felt a sudden loss of control with the truck pulling to the right side of the highway. I immediately took action to pull the truck off the highway while also wrestling for control of the steering to keep the truck from running into the barrier and off the bridge. I was able to bring the truck to a stop just following the bridge (About 100ft). Upon inspection I found the right front tire had folded under itself. …”
NHTSA complaint #11561164, filed 2023-12“The bags or compressor failed. Dealer could not diagnose which is a common problem. They just change parts and charge you until it’s corrected. Safety factor is off the charts because it makes it undrivable if it loses pressure with no warning. No lights or warning and front will slowly lose pressure until it bottoms out”
NHTSA complaint #11595004, filed 2024-06“Push start button failed during highway driving and cause the engine shut down /lost power After dealer checked: they said: - the push button stuck - air damp cannot close - CV Axis loose (safety concern) The truck is less than 5 years and only 69K miles. The quality of the truck is not realiable.”
NHTSA complaint #11628067, filed 2024-11“The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the air ride suspension system malfunctioned, causing the frame of the vehicle to be lowered. The contact stated that the failure sometimes occurred on one suspension, and at other times on all the four suspensions. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. After retrieving the vehicle, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 300. …”
NHTSA complaint #11509885, filed 2023-03, 300 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Ram1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes applied independently without being depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. While driving over a bump in the roadway, the vehicle inadvertently shifted lanes and the vehicle became uncontrollable. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the death wobble and the vehicle spun out of control and was almost struck by another vehicle. The contact was provided a police escort to the dealer. The 4WD, ABS, and service engine warning lights were illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11527242, filed 2023-06, 15,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11033953Jun 10, 2026Shock absorber - suspension
- 11033952Jun 10, 2026Shock absorber - suspension
- 11026551Dec 1, 2025Lower Ball Joint / Lower Control Arm Servicing Updates.
- 11023168Sep 12, 2025Shock And Strut Diagnosis And Replacement Guidelines Leaking, noisy, or weak shocks or struts.
- 11023074Sep 2, 2025Shock absorber – suspension & shocks - rear
- 11018676May 21, 2025"Shock And Strut Diagnosis And Replacement Guidelines Leaking, noisy, or weak shocks or struts. "
- 11014697Feb 25, 2025"Front Lower Control Arm Stabilizer Link Noise Customers may experience the following: ● Rattle or clunk noise coming from the front end of the vehicle when driving over bumps…
- 11012987Jan 17, 2025ARM Lower Control WHAT: Clunking noise from Front Stabar link to Front Lower Control Arm (FLCA). WHY: The joint is coming loose due to loss of clamp load when there is embedment…
- 11011701Dec 10, 2024ARM Lower Control WHAT: Clunking noise from Front Stabar link to Front Lower Control Arm (FLCA). WHY: The joint is coming loose due to loss of clamp load when there is severe…
- 11010972Nov 22, 2024Bushing - stabilizer bar
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 | 16 | 3% |
| 2021 | 9 | 1% |
| 2020 | 14 | 2% |
| 2019 | 33 | 2% |
| 2018 | 22 | 3% |
| 2017 | 50 | 6% |
| 2016 | 68 | 4% |
| 2015 | 56 | 4% |
| 2014 | 111 | 6% |
| 2013 | 44 | 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 complaintsBody and structure
44 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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