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.
Campaign 26V495000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 25V824000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 25V298000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 25V010000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 24V653000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 23V411000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 22V904000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 22V406000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 21V632000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 20V580000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 20V191000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 20V513000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 20V208000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 20V080000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 19V887000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 19V812000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 19V757000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 19E059000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 19V556000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 19V448000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 19V407000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 19V324000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 19V201000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 19V067000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 19V051000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 19V020000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 18V822000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 18V556000 on NHTSA.gov
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
1,480 reports, newest first.
Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes, Aug 29, 2020
TRUCK WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET AT 40MPH. APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT AND THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD STARTED GOING OFF (ALL OF THEM). THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES, BLINKS DIDN'T WORK, HAZARDS DIDN'T WORK, THE RPM AND MPH GAUGES KEPT GOING UP AND DOWN. THE BRAKES DIDN'T WORK SO I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT, SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, WAITED 5 MINUTES AND STARTED IT UP AGAIN. SAME THING HAPPENED. SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND WAITED 10 MINUTES, STARTED IT BACK UP AND THIS TIME ONLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I MADE IT HOME 2 MILES DOWN THE ROAD. THE FIRST BUSINESS DAY AVAILABLE, THE DEALER CAME AND PICKED UP THE TRUCK. IT HAS BEEN WITH THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE WEEK. THE CALLED THE OTHER DAY AND SAID SOMETHING IS WRONG, THEY ARE UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE UP NOW. THEY ARE WAITING FOR AN ENGINEER TO REVIEW IT FROM THE MANUFACTURER.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Aug 24, 2020
THE DASH LIGHTS GO OUT AND THIS MAKES THE INSTRUMENT PANEL VERY HARD TO SEE, EVEN WHEN BACKING THE CAMERA ALSO GOES DARK, THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND WHEN NOT IN MOTION. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT ALWAYS ENGAGE WHEN THE CRUISE IS ON. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. OBVIOUSLY THE BACK UP CAMERA WHEN BACKING. IN MOTION. THIS IS NOT A ONE TIME THING IT HAPPENS OFF AND ON WHEN IN THE VEHICLE. I DO NOT HAVE ANY PICTURES AS I AM USUALLY DRIVING WHEN IT HAPPENS.
Electrical system, Aug 24, 2020
STEREO CAN BE TURNED ON WITHOUT THE KEY FOB OR PRESSING THE IGNITION BUTTON CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DRAIN DEAD
Structure, Aug 18, 2020
WASHING/WAXING TRUCK WHEN CRACK WAS FOUND OVER DRIVER DOOR JAMB WHERE THE ROOF AND THE DOOR SURROUND MEET. TRUCK HAS 11,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL CARED FOR AND NOT ABUSED. ZERO ACCIDENT DAMAGE. FCA HAS ALREADY DENIED THE INITIAL CLAIM BUT IT IS REPROCESSING. ABSOLUTE TEXTBOOK MANUFACTURER DEFECT, BE IT IN STEEL USED OR WELDING PROCESS. CRACK FIRST FOUND ON 8/15/2020, NO IDEA HOW LONG IT'S BEEN THERE.
Steering, Aug 7, 2020
WHILE OPERATING THE 2019 RAM 1500, THE STEERING WHEEL STICKS (DOES NOT TURN SMOOTHLY OR LOCKING WHILE IN THE TURN) WHEN YOUR TURNING IT LEFT OR RIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 50-70 MPH. WHILE OPERATING THE ABOVE MENTIONED VEHICLE, DUE TO THE STEERING MALFUNCTIONING, I FEEL IT IS DEEMED UNSAFE TO OPERATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes, Aug 2, 2020
I WOULD HAVE SELECTED OTHER ISSUES ABOVE BUT IT ONLY ALLOWS THREE. DRIVING WITH FAMILY ON VACATION WHEN ALL ELECTRICAL ON DASH STARTING GOING CRAZY. EVERY LIGHT ON DASH WAS FLASHING, GAUGES WERE BOUNCING ALL OVER, HAZARDS WOULDN'T TURN ON, LOSS OF POWER STEERING, LOSS OF BRAKES, WIPERS SPED UP, TRANSMISSION TRYING TO SHIFT GEARS, AIRBAG LIGHTS WERE ON, TRANSMISSION SLAMMED IN TO PARK ONCE VEHICLE WAS UNDER 5 MPH, AND SHUT ITSELF OFF. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO YORK CHRYSLER IN CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN. THIS WAS ON THURSDAY JULY 30. I HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO BOSAK MOTORS IN MERRILLVILLE, IN ON FRIDAY JULY 24 DUE TO SAME ISSUE AND WAS TOLD THEY COULDN'T FIND THE ISSUE. I MANAGED TO VIDEOTAPE THE ISSUE WHILE IT WAS HAPPENING. I ALSO LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND A COUPLE VIDEOS OF OTHER RAM 1500 DOING THE SAME THING.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 30, 2020
2019 RAM LARAMIE 4X4, 5'7", CREW CAB WITH LESS THAN 9000 MILES ON IT, GETTING INTERMITTANT "SERVICE AIRBAGS" MESSAGES WITH DINGING ALARM FOR PAST 2 WEEKS AND NOW, GETTING "PASSENGER SEATBELT ALARM" INTERMITTENTLY AS WELL WITH MY WIFE BUCKLED SECURELY IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, WHILE I'M DRIVING.
Steering, Jul 28, 2020
POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AROUND A PARKING LOT.THE TRUCK IS EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER AROUND CORNERS. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING THIS TRUCK WITH NO POWER STEERING.
Steering, Jul 26, 2020
STEERING STICKS IN THE 11 O'CLOCK POSITION IN LEFT CURVES OF 30 DEGREES AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH OR MORE. THE FASTER THE SPEED THE MORE PRONOUNCED THE STICK. THIS IS THE STICKING PROBLEM REPORTED BY MANY IN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING, NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH THE GROUND ISSUE TOTAL POWER LOSS. THE PROBLEM WAS ORIGINALLY CORRECTED AT 1879 MILES BY THE DEALER REPLACING THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY. PROBLEM REAPPEARED OVER THE WEEKEND 7/24/2019 AT 35,200 MILES. I'LL BE TAKING IT TO THE DEALER THIS WEEK. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THERE IS SOMETHING AMISS IN RAM'S RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLIES. THIS PROBLEM COULD DEFINITELY RESULT IN THE DEATH OR INJURY OF THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE OR THE OCCUPANT'S OF OTHER VEHICLES. I FIND REFERENCES ON RAM FORUMS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AS FAR BACK AS FALL OF 2018, THE SAME AS MY ORIGINAL PROBLEM. I AM HIGHLY SURPRISED THAT RAM HASN'T FOUND AN ANSWER FOR THIS PROBLEM.
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.
Air bags, Jul 21, 2020, crash
THIS VEHICLE SUSTAINED A DRIVERS SIDE IMPACT TO THE DOORS AND THE SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD AND WAS STRUCK BY A BOX TRUCK IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AREA. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED AS A RESULT OF THE AIRBAGS FAILING TO DEPLOY. THERE ARE PHOTOS AND VIDEO OF THIS COLLISION.*DT CONSUMER STATED NO REPAIR WAS DONE IT WAS TOTALED.*JB*DT*DT*JB*DT*JB*JB
Power train, Electrical system, Jul 14, 2020
DURING SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS USUALLY FROM 2 GEAR TO 1ST GEAR AND SURGES FORWARD. MANY TIMES DURING THIS SURGE THE TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL AND THE SCREEN INSTRUCTS ME TO SHIFT INTO PARK AND THEN BACK IN TO DRIVE. IT MAKES IT DANGEROUS IF THERE IS TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. THE TRUCK OFTEN SURGES WHEN STOPPING AND POPS OUT OF GEAR AT ONCE A MONTH. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY ADDRESSED BY UPDATING DRIVE TRAIN SOFTWARE. SINCE REPAIR IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN AND I TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY STATE THEY CAN'T REPLICATE OR KNOW HOW TO FIX IT.
Steering, Jul 14, 2020, crash
INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND AN INCONSISTENT STEERING EFFORT, ESPECIALLY DURING LOWER SPEED MANEUVERS, WHEN FORCING THE WHEEL BACK TO CENTER THE VEHICLE WILL JERK TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE MILEAGE IS 14000 AND HAS BEEN OPERATING THIS WAY SINCE I ACQUIRED THE VEHICLE LATE 2019
Electrical system, Jul 6, 2020
THE INFORMATION SYSTEM IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES NOT WORK OR WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE A $1400.00 REPAIR BUT THE SYSTEM STARTED WORKING AGAIN WHEN THE MECHANIC BROUGHT THE TRUCK AROUND FOR ME TO LEAVE. IT HAS WORKED OFF AND ON SINCE THEN. IT'S A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR AND NO GUARANTEE IT WILL NOT FAIL AGAIN. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO PATTERN OF WHEN THE INFORMATION SYSTEM WILL QUIT.
Seats, Jun 29, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THE MIDDLE SEAT OF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR, LEAVING A SEATED CHILD VULNERABLE TO INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH INVOLVING EITHER THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT WHETHER THE CHILD WAS SEATED IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR SEAT OF THE VEHICLE, THAT THE CHILD WAS MOST VULNERABLE TO SUSTAIN INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE CONTACT CALLED THE BREEDEN DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM DEALER LOCATED AT 5900 HIGHWAY 71 S, FORT SMITH, AR 72908, (479) 646-4731, AND WAS PROVIDED A PRINTOUT FROM THE WEBSITE, SHOWING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.
Air bags, Jun 26, 2020, crash
I WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A CHEVY CAR. THIS WAS THE OTHER DRIVERS FAULT AS HE COME INTO MY LANE (WHILE TAKING AN ILLEGAL LEFT). THE CAR IS TOTALED AND MY RAM 1500 HAD CLOSE TO $14,000 IN DAMAGES. IT IS STILL IN THE AUTO BODY GETTING REPAIRED. BOTH THE FRAMES ARE BENT. DURING THIS ACCIDENT, NONE OF MY AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED AND THIS SHOCKED ME. MY BODY MOVED BACK AND FORTH VIOLENTLY DUE TO THE COLLISION AND ABSOLUTELY NOT ONE AIRBAG WAS DEPLOYED. I STRONGLY BELIEVE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM INSTALLED IN MY TRUCK IS FAULTY OR DESIGNED INCORRECTLY AND NHTSA MUST INVESTIGATE. GOING FORWARD, I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE AS I AM NOT CONFIDENT THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL BE DEPLOYED. I'VE ATTACHED FEW PICTURES OF THE DAMAGE. WE HAD TO PULL THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER FROM THE FRONT LEFT TIRE ALMOST 12 INCHES AS IT WAS DEEPLY WEDGED INTO THE TIRE AND WE COULD NOT MOVE THE VEHICLE FOR TOWING. PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 25, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE PROVIDED INCORRECT FUEL LEVEL INFORMATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWED EMPTY WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM OF VACAVILLE (681 ORANGE DR, VACAVILLE, CA 95687), AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,670.
Steering, Jun 22, 2020
I AM HAVING AN ISSUE WHEN TAKING A LEFT HAND BEND AT MODERATE SPEEDS 40 TO 70 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT RETURN TO CENTER WITHOUT CONSIDERABLE EFFORT ON THE DRIVERS PART. WHEN FORCING THE WHEEL BACK TO CENTER THE VEHICLE WILL JERK TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE MILEAGE IS 6500 AND HAS BEEN OPERATING THIS WAY SINCE I ACQUIRED THE VEHICLE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FOWLER DODGE IN OKC AND THEY SAY THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE AND MADE NO REPAIRS. I ROTATED THE TIRES THINKING THIS MAY REMEDY THE PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT. RIGHT HAND BENDS ARE NOT AFFECTED ONLY WHEN NAVIGATING A LEFT HAND BEND. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND FOUND WHERE THE SAME COMPLAINT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE NHTSA AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS YEAR RAM 1500 FOR POWER STEERING ISSUES AND I FEEL THIS IS PART OF THE SAME ISSUE. I AM NOT AWARE IF A ERROR CODE COMES ON AS I AM TO BUSY WATCHING THE ROAD. THE ISSUE HAPPENS FREQUENTLY WHENEVER NEGOTIATING A LEFT HAND BEND. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Power train, Jun 17, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE NOISE CAME FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE RESIDENCE AND UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID LEVEL WAS LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO HADDAD DODGE RAM (3000 HARRIS RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313) WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A DIFFICULT REAR PINION BEARING. THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V556000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,000.
Air bags, Jun 17, 2020, crash
WIFE WAS IN A WRECK ON INTERSTATE WHERE SHE BOUNCED OFF A BARRICADE AND THE OTHER TRUCK ALSO 2019 RAM STRUCK HER TWICE,NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. NO ONE FROM DODGE CALLED TO CHECK ON HER AND THE TOW TRUCK HAD TO PULL THE CORD SO HE COULD PUT IT IN NEUTRAL FIND HIT HARD TO BELIEVE,NO ALARMS OR ALERTS. *TR
Service brakes, Jun 17, 2020
BRAKES SQUEAL WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM 45 MPH+ DOWN TO AROUND 20-25 MPH. AT LOWER SPEEDS, THE SQUEAL STOPS. HAPPENS WHEN GOING FORWARD. DOES NOT SEEM TO HAPPEN RIGHT AWAY, ONLY AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES OR MORE. DEALER COULD NOT REPLICATE PROBLEM BUT IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE TRUCK. *TR
Power train, Jun 14, 2020
WHINING/ GROWLING NOISE FROM REAR END. SOUND STARTS ABOUT 40 MPH AND NEVER GOES AWAY. CHECKED THE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID IT WAS 3/4 QUART LOW. TOOK IT TO DEALER FOR WARRANTY, THEY INFORMED ME IT WAS A PINION BEARING GOING BAD LIKELY CAUSE WAS FROM LOW FLUIDS. RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM FOUND FCA ( HAD A RECALL ( SAFETY RECALL U88 / NHTSA 18V-556 REAR AXLE FLUID LEVEL - 2018-2019 RAM 1500)ON SIMILAR YEAR AND MODEL TRUCK BUT DID NOT INCLUDE MY VIN NUMBER. FCA ADVISED ME TO CONTACT THIS AGENCY TO SEE IF I CAN INCLUDE MY VIN.
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