2020 RAM 1500 Suspension Problems

Air suspension freezes making is useless. This is dangerous and causes back injuries. Parking vehicle in warm garage thaws it but it refreezes quickly outside in use.

NHTSA ID

11722290

Incident

Jan 22, 2026

The rear driver-side wheel detached from the axle, resulting in an immediate loss of vehicle control. As a result, the truck left the roadway. The detached wheel landedapproximately 150 feet behind the vehicle, on the opposite side of the road from where the truck ultimately stopped. Insurance has not yet completed its inspection of the vehicle; however, the crack and damage to the wheel were observed at the scene by a volunteer firefighter, the responding officer, and the tow truck operator. Additionally, an independent witness reported that the truck appeared to abruptly lift off the roadway, as though something suddenly caused it to “go flying.” Due to the sudden nature of the incident, no warning lights illuminated prior to the loss of control. All airbags deployed during the incident. The tailgate was dislodged, and the driver’s side of the truck sustained severe damage, including significant damage to the axle. The vehicle is not operable. While insurance has indicated the truck will likely be deemed a total loss, the claim has not yet been finalized. Video documentation is available showing the location of the detached wheel relative to the truck’s final resting position.

NHTSA ID

11713389

Incident

Jan 22, 2026

Spring of the driver side strut collapsed at 34,000 miles.

NHTSA ID

11657704

Incident

Apr 30, 2025

MY STABILITY CONTROL WARNING IS CONSTANTLY GOING ON

NHTSA ID

11648283

Incident

Mar 7, 2025

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 ID

11628067

Incident

Nov 22, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was a dip in the road and the upper ball joint came out of the socket and the tire was pushed under the vehicle. The vehicle slid approximately 100 ft and came to a stop. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake line, both control arms, and the trans axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to another dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake line, lower control arm, and the trans axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.

NHTSA ID

11625006

Incident

Jan 26, 2024

Mileage

57,000 mi

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 ID

11595004

Incident

Jun 4, 2024

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. It seemed that the upper control arm on the vehicle snapped, pulling out the drive shaft in the process and damaging items like the steering linkage, brakes, tire, brakeline, etc. Dealership diagnosis was: Found right front upper ball joint separated causing excessive damage to the front end components. Only additional work that has been done to the truck was by MOPAR with their 2 inch lift kit, certified by Fiat Chrysler and Mopar for this specific truck. Kit number 77072424 SUSP KIT-LIFT. Dealership did inspection of vehicle 2 days prior to incident with no issues found. I was not able to attach pictures and PDFs to this form

NHTSA ID

11561164

Incident

Jul 21, 2023

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. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated that the tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that an unknown module needed to be replaced. The dealer also recommended that the tires be replaced for better performance. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop and the tires were replaced but the failure persisted. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact was unable to control the vehicle on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the front passenger’s side tire needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case and referred the contact to the local dealer. The manufacturer closed the case after speaking with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

NHTSA ID

11527242

Incident

Apr 1, 2021

Mileage

15,000 mi

When turn I hear a rubbing grinding sound and the right front wheel shudders and vibrates when driving

NHTSA ID

11521514

Incident

Apr 27, 2023

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. The contact stated that they have taken their vehicle to the dealership several times in an attempt to get it repaired but with no luck. The issue seems to be weather related since the most failures were reported when it was cold out.

NHTSA ID

11509885

Incident

Mar 2, 2022

Mileage

300 mi

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that as he hitched a travel trailer to the rear of the vehicle, the rear springs collapsed, and the vehicle was no longer level due to the lack of support from the lift springs. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated he received a recall notification from the manufacturer informing him that the vehicle was not assembled with the proper lift springs and the dealer would replace all four coil springs with the 1-inch lift spring for the suspension of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair and the dealer replaced the lift springs with the same standard coil spring instead of the 1-inch lift spring as instructed by the manufacturer. The dealer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that they could not assist because they were not allowed to change the sales codes on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was still awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,500.

NHTSA ID

11428708

Incident

Aug 10, 2021

Mileage

10,500 mi

CHECK ENGINE ON THEN OFF, LIGHTS ALL DASH WARNING LIGHTS ON

NHTSA ID

11420991

Incident

Jun 3, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING THE VEHICLE IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE SPINDLE WOULD HIT THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH CONTROL ARMS WERE DAMAGED FROM REPEATEDLY COMING INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DOWNSHIFTING. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO GILL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1100 S. MADERA AVE, MADERA, CA 93637) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC FOUND NO FAULT WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THE ISSUE WAS NORMAL DRIVING OPERATION. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO RAZZARI CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1605 AUTO CENTER DR, MERCED, CA 95340) WHERE HE WAS GIVEN THE SAME INFORMATION AS THE OTHER DEALER ABOUT THE CONTROL ARMS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000.

NHTSA ID

11414161

Incident

Apr 1, 2020

Mileage

36,000 mi