2020 Ram 1500 · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 31owner reports
- 64,462median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 5, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
315 of the 622 complaints on this car are about the engine. 31 of those describe misfire.
Tick what matches of 31 reports
What got replaced
Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2020 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the 1500
Engine stall with intermittent restart. Open.
NHTSA summary
High pressure fuel pump failure. Open, led to recall 24V-957.
NHTSA summary
Software security vulnerability. Closed jan 5, 2016, led to recall 15V-508.
NHTSA summary
Totally integrated power module failure. Closed jul 24, 2015.
NHTSA summary
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 47,767 and 99,051 miles, from the 19 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
No report on this problem is short enough to quote in full.
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 31 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 87 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 52 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 42 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 41 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 41 reports