- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Ram 1500 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1,504 complaints about the 2019 Ram 1500 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (384) and the steering (342). Those complaints describe 76 crashes, 11 fires, 63 injuries and 1 death. It is covered by 30 recalls, the latest in July 2026 for the anchorage. For comparison, the 2018 has 669 and the 2020 has 646.
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FFar more problems than a typical 1500 year, for its age
#2 most complained-about 2019 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1,504
- Recalls
- 30
- Crashes
- 76
- Fires
- 11
- Injuries
- 63
- Deaths
- 1
Most common 2019 Ram 1500 problems
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2019 Ram 1500 recalls 30
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are C2C, C7C, and C8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
Over-the-air fix
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W63.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A sudden loss of power or a loss of 'PARK' function may increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer case, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W06.
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- Without a warning indicator, the driver will be unaware if low tire pressure occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensor, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE1.
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB8.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Contact with the fuel tank may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V93.
- The problem
- 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."
- The 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.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V83.
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- The driver, referencing the tire placard label, may incorrectly inflate the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size spare tire with the correct size spare tire, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V67.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ORC or replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are V61 and V71.
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The FCA US recall number is V48.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off.
- The fix
- FCA US has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the auxiliary battery fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The Chrysler number for this recall is V17.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the brake pedal separates from the pedal assembly, the driver may be unable to brake the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the adjustable pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V07.
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V12.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V04.
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the passenger seat track position sensor bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB7.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the rear axle assembly fails, it can cause a loss of drive or the rear wheels may lock up. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle oil level. Rear axles with an insufficient amount of oil will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U88.
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The 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. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
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2019 [[redacted]], VIN [[redacted]], 94890 miles (at time of first serious reported incident in 2026). Current mileage [[redacted]]. Extended warranty through MaxCare (with Fidelity). Since 2023 truck has had intermittent ABS/traction ctrl lights and "4WD unavailable" messages; radio, screen, phone charger and outlet failures; and hard downshifts. In early 2026 it went into limp mode with fuel throttle sensor, ABS and check engine lights on. It now shuts down while driving and displays "put vehicle in Park, then...
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select gear." Took to Lucas CJDR: held truck 2 weeks, they demanded an oil change before diagnosing, no repairs.Issues continued.Took to CarMax Service (had truck ~2 months): replaced a hub and a harness-related part, installed a new battery. Picked vehicle up as directed by CarMax. ABS light returned the same day. CarMax referred us to the dealer. Lucas CJDR (had truck for a ~2 of months); they cleared the check engine light, no repairs made. We provided photos and video of the faults. Understanding that intermittent harness faults are hard to reproduce, I opened a STAR case with RamCare and asked for support from a field engineer. Lucas CJDR refused to do any repairs.Upon picking the truck up to drive it home, the truck stalled while driving, and displayed "put vehicle in Park, then select gear." It then died and I was not able to get it to start. It was towed to [[redacted]]. They have made the following repairs: replaced starter; repaired wiring harness to RFH, reran RFH wiring, and replaced RFH; replaced 3rd brake light. We were told the vehicle was fixed. We picked up and as we made it around the block, the truck hard stops while driving in busy city traffic and displays "put vehicle in Park, then select gear". THIS IS NOT SAFE to have it lock up and stop while driving. We have gotten lucky thus far that we have not been in a serious accident when this occurs. I do not want to wait until that happens! Vehicle remains at CH DCJR ~2months now. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Loss of power steering with no warning 45 mph and lost steering with child in car. Was able to steer to parking lot for safety reasons. Also after research there is a recall on EPS rack and opinion. Also noted called recall safety number which is recorded at 3:15 pm east.
The truck began making a roaring or grinding noise when making a right turn. The noise got progressively louder. I took truck to the dealer and they advised the noise was coming from the electric power steering rack. They advised that the issue is a potential safety concern since the steering could eventually "lock up" if the repair is not made. Obviously this could translate into a very serious incident. Thankfully, it was discovered before incident occurred. However, upon review it looks like many others...
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have experienced similar steering issues that did translate into incidents on this or similar make and model trucks which validates the concern is serious and prevalent. Truck is currently under repair at dealer.
The RAM 1500 classic was bought at the end of September 2026. There were only 15,635 miles on the truck. On the steering wheel face there are two separate button panels, one on each side of the wheel. The left side controls the info screen on the gauge panel. The right side controls the manual gear +,-, as well as the cruise control on/off, set, reset, and cancel buttons. I tow/haul frequently. The driver needs to have manual control over the vehicles gear switching capability. Since day one, the entire right side...
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controls has not worked. No lights, no codes, no indication that the panel is even connected to the truck in any way. Luckily, I believe this will be covered under the Carvana limited warranty. I am scheduling an appointment by Monday to get it evaluated. I am a new member to the RAM online forum. In the forum there are many many other RAM owners experiencing the same or very similar issues. Some have had some quite dangerous encounters due to the panel malfunction. What I find strange is there have been other recalls on RAMs all the way up to 2019. I am concerned about why the newer models, with the exact same issues, has not been issued a recall.
I am reporting a potential safety defect involving Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 tires, size 285/45R22. On June 17, 2026, four new tires were installed on my truck. The vehicle had been routinely serviced by the same shop, with no prior vibration/handling problem documented. Shortly after installation, the truck developed severe steering-wheel and vehicle vibration. My wife stopped driving it because it felt as though it was swerving and unsafe. Other possible mechanical causes were investigated. Front and rear...
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brakes were replaced, a front CV axle was replaced, and the undercarriage was inspected. The vibration continued. At Pirelli's direction, the tires were road-force tested. On August 17, three of the four original tires failed road-force testing and were replaced under Pirelli warranty. On September 2, the fourth original tire was properly road-force tested and also failed, and it too was replaced. Therefore, all four tires in the original set produced documented road-force failures on the vehicle and all four were replaced. The replacement set did not resolve the vibration/handling concern. I now have supporting documentation from two head mechanics at two separate Pirelli-authorized/certified tire shops. Both shops are willing to speak directly with NHTSA regarding their findings. After approximately five months, Pirelli denied the claim, stating its inspection did not identify a warrantable defect. That conclusion conflicts with the documented road-force failures and the findings provided by the two shops. I am not asking NHTSA to resolve a warranty dispute. I am asking NHTSA to evaluate whether repeated severe vibration, handling instability, and documented road-force failures involving multiple Scorpion AS Plus 3 tires may indicate a safety defect. I can provide the full timeline, road-force results, repair records, photographs, warranty correspondence, and both shops' contact information. My shop is reporting similar complaints from other customers.
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On [redacted] I purchased the truck from Brandon Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler dealership in [[redacted]]. I put 2k down and financed 33k. Just over a year when by and on [redacted] (Sunday night) I heard a loud ticking noise so on [redacted] I drove it to [[redacted]] in [[redacted]] which is where I am stationed. On [redacted] they called me and said the engine was blown and that I needed a new engine. So on XXXI had the truck towed to Patriot Diesel Services in [[redacted]] for a second opinion. They confirmed that the...
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engine was blown. I then contacted [[redacted]] from the Brandon dealership to see what options I had. They told me that I had to get it to one of there locations to confirm if the engine was blown. They also told me that there was nothing they could offer me if the diagnosis was correct. I told them when I Purchased the vehicle it had 105k mileage on it. It now has 138k and the engine is blown. They literally are taking no responsibility or offering any kind of help. I now have estimates for over 24k to fix it. I have now found out that there are class action lawsuits on Ram for these issues on this model. I want to know how are they legally allowed to sell this model when there is a suit against them. Case# 1:[[redacted]] District [[redacted]] State of [[redacted]]. And more suits in different states. I need help please!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
While towing a trailer on an up hill grade my Ram 1500 suddenly stopped pulling and began rolling back. It stopped using the breaks but would not shift out of drive. Luckily the Park break was still functional and held the vehicle in place until roadside assistance arrived.
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 failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was retrieved from the dealer and while driving the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was...
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advised that additional diagnostic tests were required to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
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 / traveling with me] and would not restart, which put us at risk of losing power in traffic. The dealer confirmed the failure and opened the recall repair. To my knowledge, the manufacturer...
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has not inspected the truck. The red throttle warning light came on and the truck stored a P016F fuel pressure code at the time of the failure. A MAP sensor code had appeared earlier and cleared, but I'm not aware of other warning signs before the failure.
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 and was diagnosed with a failed camshaft and camshaft bearing wear/scoring. Issue was reported to Ram dealership and ultimately fixed at owner cost.
* The Sun Visor on both the driver and passenger sides of my 2019 Ram 1500 failed. The holder weakens and allows the visor to drop unexpectedly, which blocks your view while driving. * When I was driving, the sun visor had popped out of the ceiling, dropped into my view of the traffic, and bounced around my hands and the steering wheel. There is an electrical wire in the sun visor that causes the sun visor to dangle, spin, and bounce around until you can grab it. * The problem has been reproduced. There are...
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dozens of videos on YouTube ([[redacted]]) and widespread industry of after-market repair parts, such as this one on Amazon ([[redacted]]). * No one inspected my truck. I did not go to a repair shop to pay mechanic fees when I was able to use the after-market product to fix it cheaply. Online forums indicate that a Ram dealer will offer to replace the entire sun visor for $150 while I was able to repair both visors for $30. * There were no warning signs. The sun visor simply falls out of the ceiling. There are no warning lights for the sun visor. The truck is a 2019 model with 45,834 miles. The passenger side visor fell out in 2024 and the driver's side fell out in Sept. of 2026. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Engine seized resulting in loss of propulsion while driving on the freeway Vehicle: 2019 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Mileage at failure: ~50,000 miles Purchase: Bought brand-new in April 2020 Maintenance: 8 documented oil changes, all performed on schedule While driving with my family on 7/12, the engine suddenly seized without warning at highway speed. The truck lost power instantly. This is a serious safety concern because the failure happened during normal driving conditions with no prior symptoms. The vehicle has...
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now been at the dealership for nearly 90 days with no teardown, no diagnosis, and no repair plan. Ram/Stellantis has not resolved the issue or approved an engine replacement despite complete maintenance history and the low mileage. A modern diesel engine should not catastrophically fail at 50k miles, especially with proper maintenance. This appears to be a premature and dangerous engine failure that may indicate a defect affecting other EcoDiesel vehicles.
The manufacturer defect involving stress cracks in the rear window structure (TSB 23-042-24) caused water to flood the rear cab wall along with the leaking rear cab air pressure vents. This water has short-circuited the CAN-bus network/RF Hub, causing active dashboard failures including 'Service Shifter' and 'ParkSense Temporarily Unavailable.' The vehicle is at immediate risk of locking in Park, stalling, or failing to shift while driving, creating an immediate crash hazard. Additionally, the exhaust manifolds are...
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leaking, risking exhaust gas intrusion into the cabin. The dealership, Earnhardt Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 1521 E Drivers Way, Gilbert, AZ 85297, has failed to resolve the water leaks over 4 separate visits this month." I was told a software update fixed the issue. Then at the last visit something electrical was replaced, the issue is still happening. The leaking rear cab air pressure vents have not been addressed in the previous 2 service appointments. This also allows water to leak onto the RF Hub
I am filing this complaint regarding a known, widespread, and concealed defect in the 5.7L HEMI engine with Multi-Displacement System (MDS) installed in my 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4. I have maintained this vehicle with oil changes every 3,000 miles. Despite this, at every consecutive oil change I have discovered significant metal debris in the drained oil, including chunks and shards, some curved in a distinctive pigtail or coil shape consistent with lifter roller bearing cage material and cam lobe debris as...
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documented in the known HEMI cam and lifter failure pattern confirmed by dealer technicians nationwide. Symptoms include intermittent cold start tick occurring multiple times over the past year, loss of power in tow haul mode at high RPM, and a power loss event following extended towing while idling afterward. My consistent 3,000 mile oil change schedule directly contradicts FCA's standard defense that this failure results from owner neglect. A class action covering all 2014 and newer Gen III 5.7L and 6.4L HEMI engines received preliminary court approval June 29, 2026, with filings alleging FCA knew of this defect since 2012 and actively concealed it. No recall has been issued despite thousands of complaints. The camshaft sits above the oil splash zone receiving inadequate lubrication at idle. When MDS lifters fail, metal debris circulates through the entire oiling system causing catastrophic damage costing $3,500 to over $8,000. This poses a serious public safety risk. I am requesting NHTSA open a formal investigation and consider mandating a safety recall across all affected vehicles.
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 recall. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
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 towed but I don't see any for my truck specifically
"My 2019 Ram 1500 was delivered to the factory-authorized dealership in [[redacted]], for engine lights on warning failures under factory warranty. The dealership held the vehicle out of service for approximately 60 consecutive days from [redacted]. The exact minute the vehicle was driven off the lot following this 2-month repair window, the identical dashboard safety warning lights immediately illuminated again. The Check Engine light continuously cycles on and off, preventing California smog compliance....
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Additionally, when hot, a severe, loud roaring noise emanates from the front engine bay as the cooling fan forces itself into emergency high-blast override. The defect is severe, persistent, and entirely unresolved, rendering the vehicle's safety systems inoperable immediately upon release." AC has not work for years, vehicle has been in and out many times, it's still under warranty and I'm afraid it will expired and I'm stuck paying out of pocket trying to fix it. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Based of this forum [[redacted]], 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 21,22,23 models INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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 on
At very low speeds, like 0-10 miles an hour, trying to turn the steering wheel left or right, cause the steering wheel to suddenly violently jerk back. Example. Im driving straight at 2 mph, try to turn left, and the steering fights me and jerks back to straight very violent, hurting my wrists.When you increase the speed, the steering appears to work, but Im afraid to test it at higher speeds. This also happens when parked.
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 occurring on the passenger side of the dashboard in the area where the passenger air bag deploys. I am concerned that the loose and raised dashboard material could interfere with the...
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intended deployment of the passenger air bag, change the way the dashboard opens during deployment, or create loose material during a crash. The passenger air bag has not deployed, so I cannot confirm that it will malfunction. My concern is based on where the dashboard material is separating and how much it is lifting from the surface. I have seen many other owners of Ram 1500 trucks reporting the same dashboard leather separation and bubbling problem, which makes me concerned this may be a common defect and not just an isolated issue with my truck. The vehicle has not been involved in a crash and there have been no warning lights or air bag warning messages. The problem is visible by looking at the dashboard. I am reporting this because I believe NHTSA should investigate whether this dashboard delamination could affect the safe operation of the passenger air bag. The issue started happening a couple years after owning the truck
On [redacted], approx. 1615 hours, I was traveling EB on I70 in [[redacted]]. The cruise control was set at approximately 72MPH. I was in the left lane of travel and both my wife and I heard a revving noise and as I looked at the dashboard, I noticed the RPM gauge was high, I hit the brakes and started to go to the right lane and the entire vehicle shut down. All within a matter of 5-10 seconds. The dash indicated to put the truck in park to start it. I was able to make it to the shoulder and get the vehicle...
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stopped and in park. I popped the hood and looked around the engine compartment. I saw no fluids leaking and no steam or smoke coming from the engine. I then attempted to restart the vehicle and it did absolutely nothing. Vehicle was towed to a RAM dealership, [[redacted]] CRJD in [[redacted]]. The did a cursory inspection ad determined that the engine was seized up but gave no indication as to the cause. Recommendation was to replace engine at a cost of nearly 18K dollars. Upon conducting further investigation on my own, I discovered that the Z46 recall of the HPFP, described with total accuracy what I experienced on the highway that day. The recall was performed on my vehicle on [redacted]. It is fully my belief that the fuel pump that was replace through the recall has now failed in the same manner as described in the recall and was the cause of the complete engine failure. I have notified the dealership of my findings and opinions, and they are unwilling to investigate further without direction from the manufacturer. Notified Service Manager, [[redacted]]. ([redacted]) 1302 hours On [redacted] (1310 hours) I notified the RAM Recall Team, [[redacted]], of the situation. He advised that it was to be escalated to case/claim and that I would be contacted by a case file agent. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2019 Ram 1500, upon decelaration when coming to a stop, or to very slow, vehicle will drop into neutral/ lose ability to accelerate. Gear selecter dial indicator light will flash, dashboard message "shift to p, then select desired gear" will be displayed. During this time vehicle is unable to accelerate until driver come to a complete stop, shifts into n, then back into drive. Vehicle has lost ability to accelerate in the middle of active intersections, with active oncoming traffic from both infront and behind. Vehicle has had tcm flashed, valve body replaced, transmission replaced, and software verified up to date with no repair solving issue. Vehicle issue ongoing.
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 manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the dealer was contacted and notified of the failure. The contact stated that the air bag was then deflated, the roof was dented, and the ceiling was ripped open where the air had deployed. The failure mileage was 113,000.
Ram 1500: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 11 | A |
| 2022 | 0 | 16 | A |
| 2021 | 691 | 15 | D |
| 2020 | 646 | 14 | C |
| 2019 | 1,504 | 30 | F |
| 2018 | 669 | 15 | C |
| 2017 | 887 | 13 | D |
| 2016 | 1,568 | 17 | F |
| 2015 | 1,462 | 18 | F |
2019 Ram 1500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ram 1500 | 1,504 | 30 | F | |
| 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 | 663 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Ford F-150 | 74 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 0 | 10 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Toyota Tundra | 0 | 10 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Nissan Titan | 0 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Ram 1500 Classic | 1,503 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Ram 2500 | 194 | 12 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Ram 3500 | 138 | 14 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2019 Ram 1500
Does the 2019 Ram 1500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 30 recalls for the 2019 Ram 1500: anchorage (July 2026); inflator (December 2025); air bags (May 2025); inflator (January 2025) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ram 1500?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (384), steering (342), engine & cooling (252).
How many complaints has the 2019 Ram 1500 had?
1,504 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 1, 2018 and the latest on November 12, 2026. Of these, 76 describe a crash and 11 a fire, and together they report 63 injuries and 1 death.
Is the 2019 Ram 1500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 18 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Ram 1500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ram 1500 years have the most complaints?
2014 (1,785), 2016 (1,568), 2019 (1,504). See every Ram 1500 year compared.
What should I do if my 2019 Ram 1500 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data