2019 Ram 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 1,480 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 17 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 76 involved a crash and 11 involved a fire. 63 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seat belts, rear/other, anchorageJul 30, 2026
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
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Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorDec 1, 2025
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.
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are C2C, C7C, and C8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
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Air bagsMay 8, 2025
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."
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.
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Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorJan 16, 2025
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.
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.
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Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleSep 5, 2024
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."
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.
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Engine and engine coolingJun 8, 2023
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.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
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Structure, body, tailgate, hinge and attachmentsDec 8, 2022
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.
An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
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Fuel system, diesel, delivery, fuel pumpJun 9, 2022
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.
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
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Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorAug 12, 2021
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.
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.
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Seat beltsSep 24, 2020
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.
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
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Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraSep 10, 2020
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."
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
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Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalAug 27, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position.
A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W63.
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Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, linkagesApr 9, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
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Power train, transfer case (4-wheel drive)Feb 13, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel drive. A gear within the transfer case may not have been installed correctly, possibly causing the vehicle to become stuck in neutral. If this occurs while driving, there could be a sudden loss of power. Additionally, a loss of 'PARK' function may occur.
A sudden loss of power or a loss of 'PARK' function may increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer case, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W06.
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Tires, pressure monitoring and regulating systemsDec 12, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. An incorrect Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor could have been installed during production causing the sensor to not display the low tire pressure warning indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Without a warning indicator, the driver will be unaware if low tire pressure occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensor, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE1.
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Steering, electric power assist systemNov 14, 2019
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 steering assist.
An intermittent loss of power steering assist may cause an inconsistent steering effort, especially during lower speed maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB8.
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Engine and engine cooling, exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve)Oct 24, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.
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StructureAug 27, 2019
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 fuel tank.
Contact with the fuel tank may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V93.
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Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelJul 26, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems and increase the risk of crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V83.
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Tires, temporary/emergency spare tireJun 13, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. The spare tire provided may differ in size and required inflation pressure from the information on the tire placard label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The driver, referencing the tire placard label, may incorrectly inflate the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size spare tire with the correct size spare tire, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V67.
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Air bagsMay 31, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ORC or replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are V61 and V71.
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Power train, driveline, driveshaftApr 25, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke, which may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing.
A fractured rear driveshaft could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it may result in a loss of drive power, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The FCA US recall number is V48.
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SteeringMar 14, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.
If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.
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Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v batteryFeb 28, 2019
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 terminal connection may overheat.
If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off.
FCA US has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the auxiliary battery fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The Chrysler number for this recall is V17.
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Service brakes, hydraulic, pedals and linkagesFeb 5, 2019
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.
If the brake pedal separates from the pedal assembly, the driver may be unable to brake the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the adjustable pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V07.
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Visibility, defroster/defogger/hvac systemJan 24, 2019
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 functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V12.
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Steering, electric power assist systemJan 24, 2019
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.
A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V04.
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SeatsNov 20, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The seat track position sensor on the manually-adjusted passenger seats may come loose and out of position, preventing the sensor from detecting if the seat is in the full-forward position.
If the sensor cannot identify that the seat is in the full-forward position and adjust the frontal air bag deployment accordingly, there would be an increased the risk of a injury in the event of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the passenger seat track position sensor bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB7.
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Power train, axle assemblyAug 23, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled, possibly resulting in its failure.
If the rear axle assembly fails, it can cause a loss of drive or the rear wheels may lock up. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle oil level. Rear axles with an insufficient amount of oil will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U88.
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Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
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Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
234 reports, newest first. Show all
Other or unspecified, Jan 16, 2021
FRONT BUMPER ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS SITTING LOWER THAN PASSENGER SIDE.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Jan 10, 2021
TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT COME OUT OF LOWER GEAR WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET. HAD TO PULL OFF STREET, PUT INTO PARK THEN BACK INTO DRIVE THEN IT SEEMED TO FUNCTION NORMALLY AGAIN.
Other or unspecified, Jan 7, 2021
FOUND A CRACK IN MY REAR WINDOW ASSEMBLY AND WATER STAINS IN MY INTERIOR HEADLINER.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Jan 6, 2021
REAR WINDOW IS LEAKING WATER AT 31,000 MILES IT HAPPENS WHEN I WASH THE TRUCK OR WHEN IT RAINS
Other or unspecified, Dec 31, 2020
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT REAR WINDOW LEAK AND PLASTIC BLACK TRIM IS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES. CAUSING WATER DAMAGE TO THE BACKSIDE OF MY SEATS AND I DON'T WANT ANY ELECTRICAL TO GET SHORTED OUT BY THE WATER DAMAGE. IT'S BEEN DECLINED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR AT PLYMOUTH DODGE DEALERSHIP. HAVE MANY OTHER FRIENDS WITH THE SAME ISSUES AND HAD HIM WARRANTEE FIXED BY DEALER.
Other or unspecified, Dec 31, 2020
REAR WINDOW HAS BEGAN TO CRACK FROM THE INSIDE AND A LOT OF WATER COMES IN TO THE REAR. MY SEATS GET WET AND ALSO THE CARPET OF THE TRUCK. STARTING TO SMELL AND MIGHT HAVE MOLD. THE HEADLINER ALSO GETS WATER. MY CONCERN IS THAT IT MAY BUILD UP MOLD THROUGHOUT TIME. FCA IS UNWILLING TO REPLACE THE WINDOW OUTSIDE OF THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE FOR THE 5TH GENERATION RAM AND THERE ARE MANY OTHERS THAT HAVE COME ACROSS THIS ISSUE. THEY HAVE ALSO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS AND HAVE SENT OUT A LETTER TO THEIR SERVICE TEAMS (SEE PICTURE). THE WATER CAN COME IN WHEN LEFT OUTSIDE DURING A RAIN STORM OR SIMPLY GOING THRU THE CAR WASH. ANY WATER THAT HITS THE ROOF OF THE TRUCK AND GOES TO THE BACK WILL EVENTUALLY MAKE IT THROUGH THE REAR WINDOW CRACK AND INSIDE THE TRUCK.
Seats, Other or unspecified, Dec 31, 2020
REAR WINDOW PLASTIC CRACKED/LEAKING WHEN RAINING OR GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH. DEALER FIXED 3RD BRAKE LIGHT AND RESEALED ANTENNA BUT WINDOW STILL LEAKING HEADLINER AND SEATS GET SOAKING WET I HAVE A VIDEO OF THIS HAPPENING BUT IT WON'T LET ME UPLOAD IT
Other or unspecified, Dec 10, 2020
THE BACKUP CAMERA DISPLAYS BLACK. IT WILL NOT TURN ON WHEN IN REVERSE OR ON DISPLAY.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Nov 16, 2020
I PURCHASED A 2019 RAM 1500 IN JUNE OF 2019. IN OCTOBER OF 2020 I GOT INTO THE TRUCK AS I HAVE DONE FOR OVER A YEAR AND STARTED IT UP. AS I PUT IT IN DRIVE AND BEGIN TO TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, THE TRUCK WOULD AUTO-SHIFT INTO PARK AND CUT THE ENGINE OFF. THIS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN OVER AND OVER AGAIN AS I KEPT TRYING TO PUT THE TRUCK IN DRIVE AND GO INTO MOTION. IT EVEN DID IT WHILE TRYING TO PUT IT IN REVERSE. I LMADE SURE ALL DOORS WERE SHUT, SEAT BELT ON, NO E-BRAKE AND NOTHING WAS LIT UP ON DASH. THE TRUCK SIMPLY WOULD NOT ENGAGE INTO DRIVE AND IT WAS NOT USER ERROR. I HAD RAM ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE TOW THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL CERTIFIED DEALER WITH RAM TECHNICIANS. THIS WAS ON 10/16/20 AND THE TRUCK WAS IN THE CARE OF THE RAM DEALER UNTIL 10/19/20. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE ISSUE I EXPERIENCED. I THEN TOOK BACK POSSESSION OF THE TRUCK. ON 11/12/2020 I DROVE ABOUT A MILE FROM MY RESIDENCE PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK WHILE RUNNING INTO A STORE. I DROVE THE TRUCK ABOUT 900 FEET AND THE TRUCK AUTO SHIFTED TO PARK WHILE I WAS AT SPEEDS OF 30MPH. THE ENIGINE CUT OFF AND THE TRUCK HAD TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO TURN IT BACK ON AS IF I WOULD IF THE TRUCK WAS STOPPED. I PULLED OVER AND BEGAN DRIVING AGAIN FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED FEET. AGAIN THE TRUCK SHIFTED TO PARK ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING SPEEDS OF 30MPH. THIS HAPPENED TWO MORE TIMES BEFORE BEING ABLE TO RETURN TO MY RESIDENCE AND CALL FOR A TOW. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE SAME DEALER AND IN THEIR NOTES. THE TOW DRIVER EXPERIENCED THE TRUCK TURNING OFF ON HIM WHILE TRYING TO BACK IT OFF THE TRUCK. THE DEALER HAD THE TRUCK FOR SEVERAL DAYS BUT TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE WHICH HAS NOW BEEN EXPERIENCED BY ME AND THE TOW DRIVER. AGAIN I GO BACK AND TAKE POSSESSION OF THE TRUCK WHICH IS NOW MORE CONCERNING BECAUSE IT IS HAPPENING WHILE DRIVING AND THEY CAN'T FIX IT.
Other or unspecified, Oct 6, 2020
I HAVE AN OPEN RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER, BOULDER RAM, AND THEY REFUSED TO SERVICE MY VEHICLE BECAUSE I DID NOT PURCHASE IT FROM THEM. SHOULDN'T ANY AUTHORIZED DEALER BE REQUIRED TO REPAIR A VEHICLE WITH AN OPEN RECALL? I HAVE A CALL INTO FCA BUT THEY HAVE YET TO RESPOND.
Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Sep 15, 2020, fire
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, IN MAY 2020, I RENTED A 2019 DODGE RAM TO FACILITATE A MOVE FROM ILLINOIS TO FLORIDA. 8 HOURS INTO THE JOURNEY, THE VEHICLE ERUPTED INTO FLAMES, NEARLY KILLING MY SON, FIANC, MYSELF AND OUR PUPPY. FORTUNATELY, SOMEONE DRIVING BEHIND US FLAGGED US DOWN WHEN THEY NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. WE WERE ABLE TO SAFELY ESCAPE, CALLED 911, THEN HAD TO WATCH AS ALL OF OUR PERSONAL EFFECTS AND SOME VALUABLES WERE DESTROYED BY FIRE. THAT WAS ON MAY 31, 2020, INSPECTIONS WERE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, WITH RAM BEING ONE OF THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE INSPECTION PROCESS. UNFORTUNATELY, THE INSPECTORS WERE UNABLE TO DEFINITIVELY SAY WHAT HAPPENED, ALTHOUGH THEY THEORIZED THAT THE REAR, DRIVERS SIDE CALIPER MAY HAVE SEIZED UP, RESULTING IN THE FIRE. EITHER WAY, NOTHING WE COULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY. WHILE I AM RELIEVED THAT WE WERE ABLE TO ESCAPE HARM, IT'S UPSETTING THAT ALL OF OUR KEEPSAKES, PERSONAL EFFECTS AND SOME VALUABLES WERE DESTROYED. TO ADD TO THE HEARTBREAK, WE HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM ANYONE ACTING ON BEHALF OF RAM. CONSIDERING THE NEAR MISS WE SUFFERED, I WOULD THINK THAT RAM WOULD SHOW SOME COMPASSION AND REACH OUT TO US. VERY DISAPPOINTING, I WILL NEVER PURCHASE A DODGE AFFILIATED VEHICLE (AGAIN) IN MY LIFE.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Sep 3, 2020
SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE OIL DUE TO ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET BREAKING AWAY FROM FRAME CAUSING ENGINE TO DROP PUNCTURING THE OIL FILTER. 7 QUARTS OF OIL PUMPED OUT ALL OVER THE HOT EXHAUST AND ONTO THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY. WHEN I SAW THE SMOKE I SLOWED DOWN AND TRIED TO GET TO A SAFE STOPPING POINT OFF OF THE HIGHWAY. BY THE TIME I GOT THERE THE LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR CAME ON. WHEN I FINALLY CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP OIL WAS EVERYWHERE UNDER AND ON THE VEHICLE.I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND GOT OUT THINKING IT MAY BE ON FIRE. THANKFULLY IT WAS NOT. I ALSO HOPE THERE IS NO ENGINE DAMAGE. I CALLED THE DEALER AND HAD IT TOWED TO THERE SHOP. I WAS INFORMED THERE WAS AN INCOMPLETE WELD ON THE FRAME BRACKET CAUSING THIS FAILURE. THIS SOUNDS LIKE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT TO ME! I,AM NOT HAPPY WITH THE REPAIRS THE DEALER IS PROPOSING. THIS TRUCK IS 2 YEARS OLD AND HAS 18,000 MILES.*DT *TR
Other or unspecified, Jul 24, 2020
WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK, THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF SHATTERED. THE COVER WAS CLOSED DURING THIS TIME. I WAS DRIVING APPROX. 35-40 MPH, WITH THE TEMPERATURE AROUND 85-90. I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON AN OPEN ROAD WITH NO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THERE WERE NO OTHER DEBRIS FROM THE VEHICLE, EXCEPT FOR THE SHATTERED GLASS. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE RAM DEALERSHIP WHERE I AM WAITING FOR REPAIRS. AT THIS TIME, THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT SAYING WHETHER IT WILL BE COVERED BY WARRANTY OR IF I HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET.
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 14, 2020
THE AIR DAM WILL NOT EXTEND DOWN AFTER REACHING THE REQUIRED SPEED, THUS THROWING A CEL. BELIEVE THE MOTOR IS STICKING OR GASKET/SEALS ARE DRIED AND WON'T TURN THE SHAFT TO RELEASE THE DAM.
Other or unspecified, Jun 11, 2020
VEHICLE AIRBAG LIGHTS ON STARTUP STAYED ON. DEALER SAID OK TO DERIVE EVEN THOUGH APP SAID AIRBAG A MAY NOT DEPLOY. ISSUE SOUNDS LIKE THE SAME ISSUE AS 2018 RAMS. LESS THAN A MONTH LATER THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD SPEED UP OR TURN OFF WHILE ENGAGED. WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN IT STOOPED WORKING. DISABLED..THIS IS A NECESSARY FEATURE ON A LONGER TRIP. LASTLY ABOUT 3 WEEKS LAYER WHEN I NEEDED THE HORN, IT TOO STOPPED WORKING. 2 SAFETY ISSUES AND ITS OK TO DRIVE. *TR
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Jun 11, 2020
THE FIRST ISSUE WAS THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHEN STARTING AND STAYED ON SINCE AND THE APP SAID AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER SAID IN MAR IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. IN APRIL THE TRUCK WHILE ENGAGING THE CRUISE WOULD SPEED UP ABOVE CRUISE SET OR JUST TURN OFF WITHOUT BREAKING. NOW NO CRUISE AT ALL AND I AM DISABLED SO IT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE THAT FEATURE FOR LONG DRIVES. I CALLED AGAIN THEY SAID I WAS WELCOME TO CALL HQ. NOW NOT EVEN A MONTH LATER I HAVE NO HORN WHILE DRIVING AND NEEDED IT. THIS IS THE LAST STRAW. HOW IS THIS SAFE WITH NO AIRBAGS OR A WORKING HORN? *TR
Other or unspecified, Jun 9, 2020
THERE IS A HORRIBLE ROARING SOUND WHEN YOU GET UP TO AROUND 50-70 MILES PER HOUR AND SLOW DOWN OR SPEED UP. IT WILL BE CONSTANT AT TIMES AND COME AND GO AT TIMES. TALKED TO THE SERVICE MAN AT THE COMPANY SAID THERE WERE CONSTANT COMPLAINTS ON THIS HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT IT WAS BUT WOULDN'T SAY TO ME. IS THIS A RECALL OF SOME SORT ON THESE TRUCKS IF SO I NEED TO KNOW IM NOT GOING TO PAY FOR THIS DUE TO THIS VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY AND JUST BUYING IT. I AM ALWAYS DRIVING ON THE ROAD WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Other or unspecified, Jun 5, 2020
THE DOOR LOCKS HAVE HURT ME TWICE NOW. THE LEDGE OF THE DOOR IS A TOTALLY NORMAL PLACE TO REST YOUR ARM. ONCE WE GET GOING THEY AUTOMATICALLY LOCK AND PINCH THE HECK OUT OF ME LEAVING BROKEN SKIN AND BRUISING. *TR
Suspension, Power train, Other or unspecified, Jun 2, 2020
LOOSE REAR SUSPENSION. CREATES A WOBBLE THAT INCREASES WITH SPEED. VEHICLE SEEMS UNSTABLE. BEEN TO MULTIPLE DEALERS AND THEY SAY TIRES ARE OUT OF LINE. I HAVE PAID FOR EIGHT WHEEL ALIGNMENTS AND THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONSTANT SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. *TR
Other or unspecified, May 16, 2020
THE A/C IN THIS VEHICLE IS TERRIBLE, AND FCA FAILS TO RECOGNIZE THE ISSUE. *TR
Suspension, Power train, Other or unspecified, May 15, 2020
MILD TO EXTREME VIBRATION FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE STEERING WHEEL SEATS AND GAS PEDAL AT ANY SPEED BUT WORSENS AS SPEED INCREASES. WAS TOLD AFTER MULTIPLE VISITS TO DEALER THAT EVERYTHING IS WITHIN SPEC. AND THEY WILL NO LONGER PURSUE THE ISSUE FURTHER. FILED LEMON LAW CLAIM AND WAS AWARDED COMPENSATION AND WAS ALLOWED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE. IN MY OPINION THE VEHICLE IS PROGRESSIVELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME SUBJECT THROUGHOUT MULTIPLE FORUMS (OVER 932 PAGES ON THE ONE I AM A MEMBER OF ALONE) AND WE ARE ALL BEING TOLD THE SAME LINE..FLAT SPOTS ON THE TIRES..WE DON'T WARRANTY TIRES. *TR
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 17, 2020
AFTER REMOTE STARTING THE CAR FOR A FEW MINUTES, I GOT IN THE TRUCK AND HIT THE START/STOP BUTTON AND REVERSED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. AS I BACKED OUT ON TO THE STREET, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE CAR SHIFTED ITSELF BACK TO PARK. I STARTED IT AGAIN AND AFTER A COUPLE OF SECONDS, THE CAR TURNED ITSELF OFF AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 10 TIMES. FINALLY IT STAYED ON AND I DROVE 6 MILES TO WORK. WHEN I GOT TO WORK, I HIT THE START/STOP BUTTON TO TURN IT OFF AND IT WOULD NOT TURN OFF. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES, THE CAR TURNED OFF BY ITSELF. I STARTED IT AGAIN AND IT TURNED OFF AFTER A COUPLE SECONDS. AFTER A COUPLE MORE TIMES IT FINALLY IT STAYED ON FOR LONGER THAN A FEW SECONDS BUT WOULD NOT TURN OFF WITH THE START STOP BUTTON. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Mar 24, 2020
LEAK IN CEILING HEAD LINER WET AND DISCOLORING RADIO SCREEN DIED TWICE. HAS SHIFTING PROBLEM FROM 1ST TO SECOND SOMETIMES WANT MY OLD TRUCK BACK PLEASE
Other or unspecified, Mar 16, 2020
FIRST, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR. THE NEXT DAY I DROVE APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES TO WORK AND WHILE TRYING TO PARK THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS TO PARK (P). THEN WHILE TRYING TO ENGAGE THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE (D) OR REVERSE (R) THE AUTO PARK SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED AND THE CAR IS UNABLE TO MOVE. I SUSPECT IT IS A FAULTY TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. 2019 RAM 1500 WAS PURCHASED NEW (WITH 28 MILES) ON 23 OCTOBER 2019.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Feb 27, 2020
WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING WHILE BREAK PEDDLE WAS ENGAGED. VEHICLE CONTINUE ACCELERATING WITH HEAVY BREAK PADDLE APPLICATION. ACCELERATION CONTINUED TO THE POINT OF TIRE SCREECHING AND SMOKING MOVING VEHICLE INTO INTERSECTION. VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUTTING OFF VEHICLE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART TILL THIRD ATTEMPT. VEHICLE WAS THEN MOVED TO SAFE LOCATION AND TOWED TO DEALER. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR 6 DAYS WITH NO RESOLUTION. INCIDENT OCCURRED IN A DOWNTOWN LOCATION WITH HEAVY VEHICLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND BICYCLE TRAFFIC. HAD IT BEEN AS LESS EXPERIENCED OR LESS ATTENTIVE DRIVE THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE PROVED FATAL. I WILL NOT BE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE UNTIL ISSUE IS IDENTIFIED AND A SOLUTION PROVIDED. VEHICLE IS TWO MONTHS OLD WITH LESS THAN 5000 MILES.*DT CONSUMER STATED DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE.*JB *JS