2019 Ram 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1498 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ram 1500. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (382), Steering (340), Unknown Or Other (237).
Key takeaways
- 1498 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 | 237 | 16% |
| Engine | 235 | 16% |
| Power Train | 207 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 133 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 93 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 81 | 5% |
| Structure | 81 | 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%.
Parts for the 2019 Ram 1500
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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 2026-11-05
On XXX I purchased the truck from Brandon Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler dealership in [XXX]. I put 2k down and financed 33k. Just over a year when by and on XXX (Sunday night) I heard a loud ticking noise so on XXX I drove it to [XXX] in [XXX] which is where I am stationed. On XXX they called me and said the engine was blown a...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-31
While towing a trailer on an up hill grade my Ram 1500 suddenly stopped pulling and began rolling back. It stopped using the breaks but would not shift out of drive. Luckily the Park break was still functional and held the vehicle in place until roadside assistance arrived.
Engine - filed 2026-10-27
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle had a slight loss of automotive power, and the vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH. The vehicle was restarted, and the failure ceased. The contact continued driving and the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact wa...
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More for the 2019 Ram 1500
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.