Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2019 Ram 1500, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system382
- Steering340
- Unknown or other236
- Engine232
- Power train207
- Service brakes114
- Air bags93
- Structure81
- Fuel/propulsion system80
- Visibility/wiper67
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 63 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 391 2019 1500 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 157 people died inside them, and 47 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2019 Ram 1500 failed the safety check 1.20% of the time — 17% less often than the average 2019 passenger car (1.44%). Median odometer at inspection: 49,107 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 4 variants; 2 of 4 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★★ | 19.8 % |
| 2019 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | 19.8 % |
| 2019 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | 19.8 % |
| 2019 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 19.8 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 17 variants: combined 10.4–18.0 L/100 km (about 13–23 mpg US), CO₂ 246–382 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Classic EcoDiesel · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel | 11.8 | 8.6 | 10.4 |
| 1500 HFE eTorque · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 11.6 | 9.0 | 10.4 |
| 1500 Classic 4X4 EcoDiesel · Pickup truck: Standard · Diesel | 12.3 | 8.8 | 10.8 |
| 1500 eTorque · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 9.4 | 10.8 |
| 1500 4X4 eTorque · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 9.7 | 11.1 |
| 1500 Classic FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 13.9 | 9.6 | 11.9 |
| 1500 eTorque · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.1 | 10.3 | 12.4 |
| 1500 Classic 4X4 FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.5 | 10.2 | 12.6 |
| 1500 4X4 eTorque · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.3 | 11.1 | 12.9 |
| 1500 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.2 | 10.5 | 13.6 |
| 1500 Classic · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 15.7 | 11.0 | 13.6 |
| 1500 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.1 | 11.0 | 13.8 |
| 1500 Classic 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.1 | 11.5 | 14.0 |
| 1500 Classic · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 17.0 | 12.0 | 14.8 |
| 1500 Classic 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 18.7 | 13.3 | 16.3 |
| 1500 Classic FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · E85 ethanol | 19.7 | 13.8 | 17.0 |
| 1500 Classic 4X4 FFV · Pickup truck: Standard · E85 ethanol | 20.7 | 14.7 | 18.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
21 Transport Canada recalls for the 2019 Ram 1500.
| 2026371 30 Jul 2026 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain trucks, the second-row seat belt anchors may not be properly attached. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash. Safety Ris… |
| 2025658 1 Dec 2025 | Airbag Issue: On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators may be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could r… |
| 2025013 16 Jan 2025 | Airbag Issue: On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators may be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could ru… |
| 2024503 5 Sept 2024 | Brakes Issue: On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the electronic stability control (ESC) system not to work. As a result, the vehicles may not meet cer… |
| 2023338 8 Jun 2023 | Engine Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, a problem with the engine tone wheel could cause a loss of signal to crankshaft position senso… |
| 2022699 8 Dec 2022 | Structure Issue: On certain trucks, the tailgate could unlatch and open while driving. If this happens, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and on… |
| 2022303 9 Jun 2022 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, you may notice a change in engine per… |
| 2021511 12 Aug 2021 | Airbag Issue: On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators could be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could… |
| 2020456 25 Sept 2020 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the front seat belt retractors. As a result, the seat belts may not work as designed in a crash. … |
| 2020401 28 Aug 2020 | Powertrain Issue: On certain trucks with adjustable pedals, the accelerator pedal could get stuck on the all-weather floor mat. If this happens, the truck may not slow d… |
| 2020154 9 Apr 2020 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, the nuts that attach the windshield wiper arms may not have been tightened properly. This could cause the wipers to slip and not c… |
| 2020145 6 Apr 2020 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, the rearview camera image may be displayed even after the transmission is shifted out of reverse. This could cause a possible dist… |
| 2019574 14 Nov 2019 | Steering Issue: On certain trucks, a short circuit could occur in the electric power steering system. This can cause an intermittent loss of power steering assist. As … |
| 2019535 25 Oct 2019 | Engine Issue: On certain trucks equipped with a 3.0-L EcoDiesel engine, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler could crack internally and leak. If this happens, … |
| 2019365 25 Jul 2019 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster may not work. Safety Risk: An instrument cluster that does not work may prevent an operator from rece… |
| 2019263 3 Jun 2019 | Airbag Issue: An internal error in the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) could cause the airbag system to turn off. If this happens, the airbags would not deploy i… |
| 2019206 26 Apr 2019 | Powertrain Issue: On certain 4x4 trucks, the rear driveshaft may not have been properly welded. As a result, a weld could break and cause the driveshaft to detach from t… |
| 2019138 15 Mar 2019 | Steering Issue: On certain vehicles, the steering shaft may not have been properly manufactured. This could cause it to separate and cause a loss of steering control. … |
| 2019050 6 Feb 2019 | Brakes Issue: On some vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals, the brake pedal could detach when it is adjusted. This could cause a loss of brakes. Safety Risk… |
| 2019033 24 Jan 2019 | Steering Issue: The power steering system may have a loose electrical connection. This could cause intermittent loss of power steering assist while driving/steering th… |
| 2018269 17 May 2018 | Engine On certain vehicles, an electronic fault may create a situation where the cruise control cannot be deactivated. If this occurs and the driver does not apply the… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
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.
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."
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ram told its dealers about the 2019 Ram 1500: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011774 | Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection |
| 11011751 | "Dual EVAP System Extreme Duty Vapor Canister Filter Kit Customers operating fleet or severe/extreme duty gasoline vehicles in continuous dusty driving conditions can plug the single OE filter system and may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0441 - EVAP Purge System Performance. P062A - Fuel Pump Control Performance. Customers may also experience one or more of the foll |
| 11011701 | ARM Lower Control WHAT: Clunking noise from Front Stabar link to Front Lower Control Arm (FLCA). WHY: The joint is coming loose due to loss of clamp load when there is severe embedment on FLCA mating surface to the stabar link ball stud. We are currently updating the stabar link design and new design will be implemented in March 2025. HOW: If this Front stabar link to FLCA joint torque is under the residual torque of 70Nm, please retorque the joint to this spec of 110 (Min 70-Max 138). Otherwise proceed with regular diagnosis. |
| 11010972 | BUSHING - STABILIZER BAR |
| 11010957 | GLASS - BACKLITE |
| 11010956 | GLASS - BACKLITE |
| 11010511 | Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Service Information. TPM Lamp On. |
| 11010205 | Plate - Planetary |
| 11009561 | SWITCH - HEADLAMP |
| 11008707 | SWITCH - HEADLAMP |
| 11008436 | Dome Lamp LED And Incandescent Bulb Servicing. |
| 11008255 | GLASS - BACKLITE |
| 11008251 | MODULE - ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM |
| 11008249 | MODULE - ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM |
| 11008149 | Warranty Bulletin D-24-16 (XR1) Urea Delivery Module Select 2019 - 2022 RAM Trucks (DJ/D2/DD/DP) |
| 11008145 | Door Ajar Light On With Door(s) Closed. |
| 11008071 | Tire Pressure Lamp Flashing, No Tire Pressures Displayed, Tire Pressure Module (TPM) System Unavailable Message Displayed on Cluster |
| 11007994 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-24-16Rev. Announces the addition of the Rear AxleAssembly replacementfor 2019 - 2024 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (DD), RAM 4500/ 5500 Cab Chassis (DP), RAM 3500 Pickup (D2), RAM 2500 Pickup (DJ), RAM 1500 Pickup (DS) and RAM 1500 Pickup (DT)vehicles to the Powertrain Pre-Authorization program to ensure proper repair of Rear AxleAssembly failures and to assist in quality improvements. REV.A |
| 11007993 | WARRANTY BULLETIN D-24-15 announces the addition of the Rear Axle Assembly replacement for 2019 - 2024 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (DD), RAM 4500/ 5500 Cab Chassis (DP), RAM 3500 Pickup (D2), RAM 2500 Pickup (DJ), RAM 1500 Pickup (DS) and RAM 1500 Pickup (DT) vehicles to the Powertrain Pre-Authorization program for all dealers (Base, Plus & Premium) to ensure proper repair of Rear Axle Assembly failures and to assist in quality improvements. REV.A |
| 11007954 | Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub |
| 11007201 | TRANSFER CASE Before replacing a transfer case unit for fault codes C1444-98 and/or C1477-4B, be sure to reference TSB 21-048-24 for potential transfer case shift motor replacement |
| 11007172 | Horn Sound Is Weak, Off Tone, Or Inoperative. |
| 11006948 | Water Intrusion Of The RFH Causes Erratic Operation Of Start/Stop Button And Other RFH Functions Accompanied By Multiple RFH DTCs |
| 11006517 | Water Leak Rear Of Cab Rear Seat Or Headliner |
| 11006515 | Wiper Motor Inoperative. Wiper Doesnt Work or Stops Randomly On Glass |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
High pressure fuel pump failure
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation