2019 Ram 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1492 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ram 1500. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (382), Steering (340), Unknown Or Other (235).
Key takeaways
- 1492 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 76 involve a crash, 11 a fire, 63 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 382 | 26% |
| Steering | 340 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 235 | 16% |
| Engine | 232 | 16% |
| Power Train | 207 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 133 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 93 | 6% |
| Structure | 81 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 80 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 67 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 53 | 4% |
| Suspension | 33 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-13
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 with...
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-10-12
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...
Steering - filed 2026-10-09
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 reca...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.