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2019 Ram 1500 Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Ram 1500 has 29 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1432 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in steering. Owners whose 1500 has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 1432 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Ram 1500:

Steering326 complaints
Electrical system268 complaints
Power train180 complaints
Unknown or other146 complaints
Engine98 complaints
Air bags70 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"On december 30, 2023, my 2019 ram 1500 laramie edition suddenly and unexpectedly popped out of gear into neutral while driving approx. 35 mph. the vehicle engine was on, however, no power was being applied to the drive train as the vehicle was in neutral. the engine revved fin…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2023
"Instrument cluster comes on and off whenever it wants, leaves me in the dark without it while driving. dealer states there’s nothing they can do except replace screen. this started after i had my truck serviced at a dealership and the dealer stated it was like this when they g…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2021
"Water (rain,car wash, etc) is leaking through the rear power sliding window and into the vehicle and damaging the interior (headliner, seats). this is a known issue by ram/fca and they have not recalled them yet. this can be a safety issue when driving. i'm also concerned that…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2020

NHTSA recall campaigns (29)

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system
24/01/2019 · 19V051000
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 functioni…
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
28/02/2019 · 19V142000
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 termi…
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
05/02/2019 · 19V067000
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.
Structure
27/08/2019 · 19E059000
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…
Steering:electric power assist system
24/01/2019 · 19V020000
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.
Steering:electric power assist system
14/11/2019 · 19V812000
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 s…

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your 1500 been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your 1500 has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ram 1500?

Based on 1432 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2019 Ram 1500 are steering, electrical system, power train.

How many recalls does the 2019 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 29 recall campaigns for the 2019 Ram 1500. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2019 Ram 1500 a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your 1500 has had steering or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2019 Ram 1500.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.