Worse than most 1500 years
Owners filed about 1.3 times as many complaints as a typical 1500 year. The main thing to watch is the electrical system, which half of owners reported by about 18,000 miles. Years with fewer complaints: 2018, 2020 and 2021.
Based on owner complaints to NHTSA, compared with other 1500 years from 2012 to 2024. A good year can still be a bad car, so check the one you are looking at.
Owners have filed 1,497 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ram 1500. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (382, 26% of complaints), followed by the steering and the engine and cooling. That ranks 3rd of 13 1500 years from 2012 to 2024 for complaints. It has 30 recalls.
11 of these complaints came from Utah owners.
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Problem areas ranked by how many complaints mention them. One complaint can name more than one area. Open an area to see what to check on a 2019 Ram 1500 before you buy.
Electrical system
382 complaintsDead batteries, warning lights, failed screens and cameras, and electrical shorts.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 18,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Test every switch: windows, locks, mirrors, seat heaters, the screen, the backup camera, Bluetooth and every USB port.
- Watch the dash at startup. Every warning light should come on briefly and then go out.
- Have the battery and charging system tested. A weak alternator or battery drain shows up here.
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What owners said
Multi-function switch will not auto cancel after making turn have to put on left turn signal on to turn off right blinker. While driving the right turn signal will just turn onOwner complaint, filed 2026
The backup camera malfunctions, and glitches real bad half the time, and it sometimes happens while im using it at night. I feel like that could potentially be dangerous, and from a little research I have found that there are some recalls for this problem, but my truck isnt listed when I check the NHTSA. database.Owner complaint, filed 2026
Steering
340 complaintsLoss of power steering assist, wandering, play in the wheel and noises when turning.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 19,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Turn the wheel lock to lock while parked and listen for groaning, clicking or binding.
- On a straight road the car should track straight with the wheel centered and no loose feeling.
- A power steering warning on the dash, even briefly, deserves a mechanic’s look before you buy.
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What owners said
Power steering unavailable service required light came on when I came out from getting my kid from daycare and steering wheel would not move, I believe it’s the eps system I’ve been doing research and see a lot of rams have been having this issue, I haven’t took it to dealer ship yet for inspection wanted to check recalls before I had it…Owner complaint, filed 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The steering wheel was firm and difficult to return to center. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V812000 (Steering); however, the VIN nor the model vehicle was included in the…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 49,000 miles
Engine and cooling
251 complaintsStalling, misfires, oil consumption, leaks, overheating and engine failure.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 25,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Ask the seller not to warm the car up, and start it cold. Listen for ticking, knocking or a rough idle in the first minute.
- Pull the oil dipstick and the oil cap. Low oil, a gasoline smell or a milky film on the cap are reasons to walk away or get an inspection.
- Plug in an OBD2 scanner. Stored or pending codes matter, and so do readiness monitors that show "not ready", which usually means the codes were cleared right before the sale.
- Ask for oil change records. A gap in the records on a model known for engine complaints is a negotiating point at minimum.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle had a slight loss of automotive power, and the vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH. The vehicle was restarted, and the failure ceased. The contact continued driving and the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 65,000 miles
Blown Engine- No prior indicators that were obviously present. Driving on highway and about 40 miles in, loud ticking noises. Truck previously had manifold bolt breaking issues so assumed it was an exhaust leak. Within another 20 miles, the engine light came on and engine noises noticeably increased. Immediately took it to Ram Service…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Transmission and drivetrain
207 complaintsHarsh or delayed shifts, slipping, shuddering, CVT whine, and drivetrain clunks.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 12,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Drive it from cold if you can. Shifts should be smooth in every gear, including reverse.
- Feel for slipping (revs rise without the car speeding up), shudder at low speed and a delay when you put it in gear.
- Listen for whining, which is a common CVT complaint, and clunks when you go from drive to reverse.
- If it has 4WD or AWD, engage it on the test drive and ask when the transmission and differential fluids were last changed.
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What owners said
While coming to a stop or slowing down, truck shifts into neutral on its own without driver input. Truck then makes you press brake and shift back to drive.Owner complaint, filed 2026
Transmission won't go into reverse at times, auto shifting back to park before check engine light comes on. Vehicle initially started with hard shifts at low speeds about 25 mph. Issue progressed to the point where vehicle has to be put into reverse. Otherwise vehicle would not shift at the same point about 25 mph and would be stuck in…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Brakes and stability control
136 complaintsBrakes that feel soft or grab, grinding, ABS and stability control faults.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 10,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- The pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight without pulling, grinding or a pulsing pedal.
- The ABS and stability control lights should go out after startup and stay out.
- Look through the wheels at the rotors. A deep lip on the edge means brakes are due soon, which is a fair thing to negotiate on.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer contacted Stellantis and there was an attempted download of the software upgrade. While attempting to download the software…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 70,000 miles
The abs module has failed and the BRAKE, abs, and traction lights are constantly illuminated on the dash. The abs error code is C2200 and it describes that there is an internal abs module failure.Owner complaint, filed 2026
Fuel system
105 complaintsHesitation, stalling, fuel smell, fuel pump and injector failures.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 23,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car for raw fuel.
- On the test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and up a grade. Stumbling, surging or a flashing check engine light are red flags.
- Fuel pump recalls are common. Check this exact VIN for open recalls before you buy.
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What owners said
The failed component is the high-pressure fuel pump, which the dealer confirmed failed and contaminated the fuel system. I do not know whether the failed pump will be available for inspection, since the dealer is replacing it. The engine stalled while I was driving on [road type, e.g., a highway] with my family [in the vehicle /…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Whenever I refuel my truck the pressure in the fuel tank causes fuel to spit out of the fill neck. It is a common, known, issue among RAM trucks involving the fuel line. It takes me 20 to fill the tank up because of this issue, and I’m constantly having the fuel spitting out at me and the ground. This is a safety/fire hazard that needs…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Lights, wipers and visibility
99 complaintsHeadlights that dim or fail, wiper and washer failures, and windshield cracks.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 17,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Check every light: headlights on low and high, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights.
- Run the wipers on every speed with washer fluid, and run the defroster front and back.
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What owners said
Based of this forum [XXX], its a known issues with the 2019-2024 Ram bighorn that the SCCM Fails. causing the left turn signal to no longer function. currently i am having this issue, it has been 3 weeks of checking fuses and relays and module clusters. still nothing has fixed it. wondering if its the same issue that was a recall on a…Owner complaint, filed 2026
My sun visors on both the driver and passenger side have fallen down numerous times. When they fall they end up dangling in front of my eyes (more so of course the driver's sun visor). In addition it is an instantaneous alarming moment and when in busy traffic and all of a sudden this suddenly happens and I cannot see it becomes…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Air bags
93 complaintsAir bag warning lights, air bags that did not deploy, and inflator recalls.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 22,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- The air bag (SRS) light should come on at startup and go out within a few seconds. If it stays on, the system may not work in a crash.
- Air bag recalls are some of the most serious. Check this exact VIN for open recalls and get proof any recall work was done.
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What owners said
The leather covering on the upper dashboard of my 2019 Ram 1500 Limited is coming unglued from the dashboard and bubbling/lifting up. The problem is getting worse over time. The dashboard and affected material are still installed on the truck and are available for inspection if requested. My safety concern is that the delamination is…Owner complaint, filed 2026
The contact owned a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary and turned off, the driver’s side side-curtain air bag deployed while the rear passenger’s side seat was occupied. The security camera video footage displayed smoke and there was the sound of an explosion when the air bag deployed. The…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 113,000 miles
Body, doors and structure
85 complaintsRust, doors and liftgates that will not latch, leaks, and frame or structure concerns.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 30,000 miles. Parts named most: Body (66).
What to check before you buy
- Look underneath with a flashlight. Utah road salt is hard on frames, brake lines and the bottoms of doors.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the liftgate, and lock and unlock each one.
- Use a paint thickness gauge and compare panels. A panel that reads very differently from the rest has likely been repaired.
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What owners said
The sunvisors fall out of their brackets while driving, causing immediate loss of visibility. To be clear, it's not the bracket that's designed for the visor to pop in and out of. It’s the main bracket that holds the visor supposedly permanently in place. Both of mine have broken and fallen out so I know this is widespread and not just…Owner complaint, filed 2026
1 The vehicle’s dashboard upper trim panel (leather covering and stitching) has failed. The leather is lifting and separating from the dashboard surface, and the stitching is coming undone. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. 2. The lifting and peeling leather creates a safety concern. The leather separation is present…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Cruise control and acceleration
53 complaintsHesitation, loss of power, sudden acceleration and cruise control problems.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 5,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- On the test drive, press the gas gently and firmly. The response should be smooth with no lag or surge.
- Set the cruise control, then use resume and cancel to make sure each one works.
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What owners said
This has happened twice now in the 3 months that I have owned the truck. I was driving at the speed limit, 55 mph, went down a hill and as I started to come back up the hill the gas pedal went to the floor and the rpms topped out at 4000, I shifted to neutral and managed to get into a driveway. I turned the truck off and back on 3 times…Owner complaint, filed 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while making a turn, the vehicle accelerated very quickly after the brake pedal was released. Several warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty accelerator pedal position sensor. The…Owner complaint, filed 2023, at 45,144 miles
Driver assist systems
52 complaintsPhantom braking, false collision warnings, and lane keeping or backup sensors that act up.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 22,000 miles. Parts named most: Warnings (21), Automatic emergency braking (13), Blind spot detection (12).
What to check before you buy
- Where it is safe, try the adaptive cruise and lane keeping on the test drive and watch for sudden braking or warnings with nothing there.
- Check the windshield in front of the camera and the bumper sensors for cracks, chips or poor repairs.
- Ask whether the windshield has been replaced. The camera has to be recalibrated afterward, and many shops skip it.
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What owners said
Components Electronic Stability Control (Esc):control Module Summary Chrysler (Fca US, LIc) IS Recalling Certain 2019, 2021-2024 RAM 1500 Vehicles. DUE TO A Software Malfunction, THE Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Control Module MAY Disable THE Electronic Stability Control System. AS Such, These Vehicles Fail TO Comply With THE…Owner complaint, filed 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into reverse, the rearview camera failed to display an image on the screen. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an…Owner complaint, filed 2025
Seats and seat belts
44 complaintsBelts that will not latch or retract, seat adjusters and passenger occupancy sensors.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 19,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Pull out and latch every seat belt, and let each one retract on its own.
- Try every seat adjuster, and watch for a passenger air bag "off" light when an adult is in the seat.
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What owners said
the lock retractors are not working on left and right sides of the back seat for children. They need to get fix in case of an accident they could be safeOwner complaint, filed 2026
While riding in the passenger seat of my 2019 Ram 1500 the driver had a hard braking event due to being pulled out in front of. During the braking event the steel seat belt cable that goes into the floor mount came out of the mount throwing me into the dash board of the truck.Owner complaint, filed 2025
Suspension
33 complaintsClunks over bumps, broken springs, worn struts and uneven tire wear.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 10,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Drive over a few bumps and potholes slowly with the radio off and listen for clunks or rattles.
- Check the tires for uneven wear on the inside or outside edges, a sign of alignment or suspension trouble.
- Look behind the wheels for oily, wet shocks or struts.
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What owners said
While driving on the highway the truck lowered to aero mode as it should. After awhile it lowered to entry mode but still said that it was in aero mode on the dash. This caused the handling of the vehicle to become very hard. Once I pulled over and got out I noticed the truck was at a dangerous low level. I tried raising it and the I got…Owner complaint, filed 2026
On or around March 12 2026 The drivers front tire air suspension and compressor both went out causing tire to drop which meant it was rubbing the finder well it has been taken to a dealership and confirmed No warning lamps or warnings visible to me appeared on the truck just noticed the change in how it was driving and noticed the…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Wheels and tires
16 complaintsTire failures, wheels and lug nuts, and tire pressure sensor faults.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 8,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Read the four-digit DOT date on each tire. Tires older than about six years should be replaced, whatever the tread looks like.
- Check tread depth on all four. On AWD vehicles all four tires should match.
- The tire pressure light should go out after startup.
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What owners said
I was driving down a road with no load on the truck at about 35 mph. The front tire blew out. Stopped immediately. The tire had torn all the way across the tread from outside of wheel to inside of wheel. See attached pics. I had a former goodyear employee look at it and he said he thought it was defective. If this had happened at higher…Owner complaint, filed 2022
going down interstate 70 miles per hr no obstructions at all tire blew out kocked fender out of position and tore off wheel well linning big hole all the way across tireOwner complaint, filed 2021
Ram 1500 complaints by year
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Compare with similar 2019 full-size trucks
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| Car | Vs. its other years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ram 1500 | Worse than most years | 30 |
| 2019 Ford F-150 | About average | 9 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Worse than most years | 10 |
| 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 | Worse than most years | 10 |
2019 Ram 1500 recalls
Seat belts Anchorage
- Risk
- An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Air bags Inflator
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Air bags
- Risk
- A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Air bags Inflator
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Brakes Control unit / module
- Risk
- Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Engine and cooling
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Body and structure Hinge and attachments
- Risk
- An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
Fuel system Fuel pump
- Risk
- Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Air bags Inflator
- Risk
- A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Seat belts
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
Backup camera
- Risk
- The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge.
Full recall summary
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."
Cruise control and throttle Accelerator pedal
- Risk
- A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position.
Windows, mirrors and wipers Linkages
- Risk
- Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
Transmission and drivetrain Transfer case
- Risk
- A sudden loss of power or a loss of 'PARK' function may increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer case, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel drive. A gear within the transfer case may not have been installed correctly, possibly causing the vehicle to become stuck in neutral. If this occurs while driving, there could be a sudden loss of power. Additionally, a loss of 'PARK' function may occur.
Tires Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- Risk
- Without a warning indicator, the driver will be unaware if low tire pressure occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensor, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. An incorrect Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor could have been installed during production causing the sensor to not display the low tire pressure warning indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Steering Electric power assist system
- Risk
- An intermittent loss of power steering assist may cause an inconsistent steering effort, especially during lower speed maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS gear assembly, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. These vehicles may have been built with a contaminated electric power steering (EPS) gear that may short circuit, potentially resulting in an intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Engine and cooling Gas recirculation valve
- Risk
- Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Body and structure
- Risk
- Contact with the fuel tank may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Rear Step Kits, part number 82215289AB, designed for model year 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. In the event of a rear impact crash, the rear step kit may cause the rear control arms to contact the fuel tank.
Electrical system Instrument cluster / panel
- Risk
- Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems and increase the risk of crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument cluster, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Tires Temporary / emergency spare tire
- Risk
- The driver, referencing the tire placard label, may incorrectly inflate the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size spare tire with the correct size spare tire, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. The spare tire provided may differ in size and required inflation pressure from the information on the tire placard label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Air bags
- Risk
- Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ORC or replace it as necessary, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
Transmission and drivetrain Driveshaft
- Risk
- A fractured rear driveshaft could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it may result in a loss of drive power, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke, which may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing.
Steering
- Risk
- If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.
Electrical system 12V / 24v / 48v battery
- Risk
- If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off.
- Fix
- FCA US has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the auxiliary battery fasteners, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 48v auxiliary battery system located behind the rear seat (sales code: XBZ). Due to an incorrect assembly repair process, the auxiliary battery wire terminal connection may overheat.
Brakes Pedals and linkages
- Risk
- If the brake pedal separates from the pedal assembly, the driver may be unable to brake the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the adjustable pedal assembly, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. The affected vehicles have a brake pedal that may move too far and separate from pedal assembly.
Windows, mirrors and wipers Defroster / defogger / HVAC system
- Risk
- The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repurchase the affected vehicles.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles equipped with a 12" touchscreen display and a base-level heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC") system. Vehicles with this combination do not have a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
Steering Electric power assist system
- Risk
- A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may have been improperly secured, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Seats
- Risk
- If the sensor cannot identify that the seat is in the full-forward position and adjust the frontal air bag deployment accordingly, there would be an increased the risk of a injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the passenger seat track position sensor bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The seat track position sensor on the manually-adjusted passenger seats may come loose and out of position, preventing the sensor from detecting if the seat is in the full-forward position.
Transmission and drivetrain Axle assembly
- Risk
- If the rear axle assembly fails, it can cause a loss of drive or the rear wheels may lock up.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle oil level.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled, possibly resulting in its failure.
Electrical system Wiring
- Risk
- If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
2019 Ram 1500 questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ram 1500?
The most reported problem areas on the 2019 Ram 1500 are the electrical system (382 complaints), the steering (340 complaints) and the engine and cooling (251 complaints).
Is the 2019 Ram 1500 a good year to buy?
Worse than most 1500 years. Owners filed about 1.3 times as many complaints as a typical 1500 year. The main thing to watch is the electrical system, which half of owners reported by about 18,000 miles. Years with fewer complaints: 2018, 2020 and 2021. Based on owner complaints to NHTSA, compared with other 1500 years from 2012 to 2024. A good year can still be a bad car, so check the one you are looking at.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 30 recalls for the 2019 Ram 1500. The most recent, from Jul 2026, covers the anchorage. Recalls cover the whole model year, so check the VIN of the car you are looking at to see which are still open.
At what mileage do 2019 Ram 1500 problems start?
Half of the owners who reported a problem with the electrical system gave a mileage of about 18,000 miles or less. Half of the owners who reported a problem with the steering gave a mileage of about 19,000 miles or less. Plenty of cars have these problems later or never, so ask for service records.
Which Ram 1500 years should I avoid?
The 1500 years with the most complaints compared with the rest are 2014. Years with clearly fewer complaints are 2018, 2020 and 2021. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly yet.
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