Worst 2019 Ram 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STEERING
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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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 SYSTEM | 346 | 6 | 2 | 26,197 mi | |
| STEERING | 316 | 10 | — | 32,799 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 229 | 5 | 3 | 16,834 mi | |
| ENGINE | 219 | 4 | 4 | 34,740 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 190 | 1 | 1 | 21,153 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 100 | 12 | 2 | 13,903 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 84 | 40 | — | 29,442 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 77 | 2 | 2 | 18,177 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 64 | 3 | — | 20,305 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 63 | — | — | 15,212 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 47 | 2 | — | 9,206 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 32 | 1 | — | 17,552 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 30 | 7 | — | 27,248 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 21 | — | — | 28,102 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 19 | 2 | — | 76,932 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 18 | 2 | — | 88,216 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 16 | — | — | 26,286 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 14 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 | — | 1 | 32,286 mi | |
| SEATS | 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 | |
| WHEELS | 9 | — | — | 9,656 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 8 | — | — | 58,550 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 7 | — | — | 50,800 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 48,800 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | — | — | 10,977 mi |
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Recalls for 2019 Ram 1500
51 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~21,102,970 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 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 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 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 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 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.
+ 41 more recalls
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