2020 RAM 1500 service brakes problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2020 RAM 1500 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The electronic gear selector on my 2020 Ram 1500 intermittently displays a "Shift to Park" warning while the vehicle is in motion, specifically during downshifting or braking. Each occurrence is accompanied by a physical jerk or lurch, consistent with the vehicle momentarily engaging an unintended…”
filed Jul 2, 2026
“ABS light keeps coming on and off. The 4WD keeps going on and off and the cruise control and traction keeps working then not working. There is a recall for other year models for the ABS system that basically is exactly what’s happening with my truck. I am worried that it will go out and my truck…”
filed Apr 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 9 | 10% |
| 2025 1500 | 40 | 12% |
| 2024 1500 | 10 | 14% |
| 2023 1500 | 32 | 16% |
| 2022 1500 | 55 | 9% |
| 2021 1500 | 54 | 8% |
| 2019 1500 | 113 | 8% |
| 2018 1500 | 41 | 6% |
| 2017 1500 | 90 | 10% |
| 2016 1500 | 242 | 16% |
| 2015 1500 | 133 | 9% |
| 2014 1500 | 142 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.