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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C6SRFFT5LN282721 · Checked Nov 8, 2026
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1C6SRFFT5LN•••••• 2020 Ram 1500

This build draws 4.0× more complaints than the average 2020 Ram 1500 build (12 vs 3).

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630on the model
209builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Electrical System 6 Engine 2 Power Train 2 Structure 1

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Power Train crash Dec 2025
At 60mph the vehie suddenly did a 180 and went backwards down the road. Fortunately it was a straight stretch and no oncoming traffic. Rear axle sized up, drive shaft shrown, and rear shaft froze resulting in equivalent of rear brakes onky thus the 180. Rear axle lost all…
Engine Aug 2026
I bought this used truck with 60K miles on it in 2024. It is a 2020 truck. At 136K the engine failed.........with the infamous [XXX]. I have an excel summary spread sheet on all maintenance I had done since I owned this truck and I did not pull or haul anything. I heard a tick…
Electrical System Mar 2026
When vehicle is subject to hot climates, the media hub will cease to work removing access to phone navigation programs. This can happen mid-drive and cause un-needed distraction. This issue has been ongoing and has been reported to the dealership. The media hub has been replaced…
Suspension Nov 2024
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…
Unknown Or Other Sep 2024
Vehicle randomly says "shift to park" after making soft turns like going in a uturn under a bypass . Once the speed drops under 5mph, the truck then puts vehicle in park, and turns off. Dealership could not find the problem. Mechanics are unsure. Ongoing for 3 years. Very unsafe
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C6SRFFT5LN282721 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.