Worst 2019 RAM 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 RAM 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 346 | 6 | 2 | 26,197 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 316 | 10 | — | 32,799 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 219 | 4 | 4 | 34,740 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 190 | 1 | 1 | 21,153 mi | |
| Brakes | 100 | 12 | 2 | 13,903 mi | |
| Airbags | 84 | 40 | — | 29,442 mi | |
| Fuel System | 77 | 2 | 2 | 18,177 mi | |
| Body Structure | 64 | 3 | — | 20,305 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 63 | — | — | 15,212 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 47 | 2 | — | 9,206 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 32 | 1 | — | 17,552 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 30 | 7 | — | 27,248 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 21 | — | — | 28,102 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 19 | 2 | — | 76,932 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 18 | 2 | — | 88,216 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 16 | — | — | 26,286 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 14 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 13 | — | 1 | 32,286 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 12 | — | — | 12,588 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 11 | 2 | — | 42,167 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 11 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 10 | 1 | — | 13,000 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 10 | 1 | — | 6,000 mi | |
| Visibility | 9 | — | — | 53,200 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 9 | — | — | 9,656 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 8 | — | — | 58,550 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | — | — | 50,800 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 48,800 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 10,977 mi |
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Recalls for 2019 RAM 1500
28 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~9,184,566 vehicles.
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."
+ 18 more recalls
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2019 RAM 1500 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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