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 will stop and cause and accident which almost happened today. This should be a recall alongside those other year models.
2020 Ram 1500: adaptive cruise control problems
5 of the 645 complaints about the 2020 Ram 1500 describe adaptive cruise control problems.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 53 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Adaptive cruise control problems by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving with the cruise control feature enabled at 70 MPH, the contact noticed a loud banging sound. The contact noticed in the rearview mirror that large parts were flying from underneath the rear of the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle independently rolled backward. The contact activated the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed drive shaft and damaged rear end. The contact was informed that the driveshaft and the rear of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 62,400.
INCIDENT 1: Cruise Control would not turn on or off. INCIDENT 2: TRUCK STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY
Abs and tracking control lights come on and “service electronic brake system” when on, cruise control not functional and traction control off very dangerous as I did more research it is a very common occurrence for Dodge Ram truck 2017-2021 please help us
On november 13, 2019 at 6:00pm pst while traveling 70mph westbound on interstate 90 at the sr18 interchange the vehicle experienced multiple serious safety defects and major systems failures due to loss of electrical power. Light conditions were nighttime, traffic was light, weather was clear. Electronic failure messages began to appear on instrumentation panel approximately 20 minutes prior to the total electrical failure: navigation, stop/start, climate control, uconnect, sirius radio, adaptive cruise all ceased function with no driver ability to control these systems well prior to the total shutdown. At total shutdown, with the vehicle still traveling at 70mph, the following additional events simultaneously occurred: 1.total failure and complete loss of power steering, 2.total failure and complete loss of power brakes, 3.total failure and complete loss of headlights, turn signals, and hazard lights 4.total failure and complete loss of all dashboard and u connect instrumentation, 5.total failure and complete loss of all steering column and dashpanel controls 6.total failure and complete loss of adaptive cruise control, 7.total failure and complete loss of electronic lane assist. 8.total failure and complete loss of electronic parking brake this ended with the vehicle being safely pulled to the shoulder of the freeway. When stationary, the vehicle lost nearly all power; there was just enough remaining power to randomly illuminate displays and uconnect in arbitrary flashes; giving the dashpanel the appearance of a nightclub. The vehicle was then towed to the selling dealer.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Customer Satisfaction Notification 96C – Park Assis Module
- Camera - rear view
- Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
- Cold Engine Ticking Noise The
- Cold Engine Ticking Noise From Exhaust Manifold Area The
- Back-Up Camera Inoperative Complaints, Radio Display Blue or Blank When Placed in Reverse
- Rocker arm assy - roller rocker
- Adapter
Related recalls
Back over prevention: display function
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.
Recall number 22V638000 · Recall details
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- Risk
- The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Recall number 20V191000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2020 Ram 1500 adaptive cruise
Is adaptive cruise control problems a common problem on the 2020 Ram 1500?
5 of 645 owner complaints about the 2020 Ram 1500 (1%) mention adaptive cruise control problems. The model year with the most reports is 2016.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2020 Ram 1500?
There are 2 recalls and 53 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2020 Ram 1500
Check engine light 41Stalling 41Loss of power 34Power steering loss 27Water leak 24Fuel pump 20ABS 15Engine failure 15Backup camera 14Won't start 13Fire or smoke 12Jerking 12Grinding brakes 10Knocking 10Whining noise 10Wipers 10Headlights 9Steering lock-up 8Fuel smell 7Start-stop 7Brake failure 6Overheating 6Seat belt 6No deployment 5Battery drain 5Key fob 5Sudden acceleration 5Sunroof shattered 5Warning lights 5
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