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.
Campaign 19V142000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
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.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Mar 6, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON I94 EASTBOUND HIGHWAY, I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN FOR TRAFFIC THEN ACCELERATED AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AT FULL DOWNPOWER. I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, BUT THE PEDAL STAYED ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK KEPT ACCELERATING. I GOT UP TO 105MPH IN NO TIME AT ALL, THEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I POSSIBLY COULD SO I DIDN'T HIT THE VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. THIS SLOWED ME DOWN TO ABOUT 60MPH SLOWING THE TRUCK DOWN ENOUGH TO MOVE FROM THE FAR LEFT LANE TO THE FAR RIGHT SHOULDER, WITH THE TRUCK STILL AT 5K PLUS RPMS, I THEN WAS ABLE TO PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL USING THE SHIFTER KNOB. THE VEHICLE THEN DISPLAYED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD. DURING THIS WHOLE TIME THE ACCELERATOR WAS ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK WAS TRYING TO OUT POWER THE BRAKES. I THEN POWERED OFF THE VEHICLE ENTIRELY. I WAS THEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO GET MYSELF OFF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE THROTTLE WAS STILL STUCK TO THE FLOOR AND WAS TICKING WITH ERROR CODES READING ON THE DASHBOARD. I THEN TURNED THE KEY BACK TO THE OFF POSITION AND HAD TO WAIT OVER A MINUTE IN ORDER FOR THE TRUCK TO START SO I COULD GET OFF OF THE UNSAFE SHOULDER. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN AND I HAVE STOCK FLOOR MATS IN MY VEHICLE. COMPONENT THAT FAILED WAS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM. TOOK TO CHRYSLER DEALER STATED NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. I HAVE VIDEO PROOF!*DT*JB
Steering, Mar 2, 2020
GETTING READY TO MAKE A LEFT TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN AND A "POWER STEERING UNAVILABLE//SERVICE REQUIRED " MESSAGE POPPED UP ON THE DASH DISPLAY. I AM VERY FORTUNATE THE IT DIDN'T HAPPEN ON A BUSY ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT INTO THE DRIVEWAY ,BUT THE "POWER STEERING UNAVAILABLE/SERVICE REQUIRED" LIGHT WILL NOT GO AWAY. ALL OF THE PREVIOUS RECALLS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED. DUE TO A PREVIOUS WRECK,THERE IS NO WARRANTY ON THIS TRUCK, BECAUSE OF A RECONSTRUCTED TITLE.THIS TRUCK WAS REPAIRED WITH 1492 MILES ON IT AND NOW HAS 4347 MILES.
Steering, Feb 28, 2020
WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 40 MPH THE STEERING STICKS. IT HAPPEMS WHILE DRIVING INTO AND OUT OF TURNS. THE STEERING GRABS/STICKS AND HAS TO BE FORCED TO CORRECT. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ON OUR 2 LANE ROADS IN HAWAII. ALL OF MY REQUIRED RECALLS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. THIS IS A NEW ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN NOTICING THIS ISSUE SINCE JUNE 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
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Feb 25, 2020
1) ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING 70 MILES PER HOUR 2) NOB SHIFTER SET ON DRIVE BUT DOES NOT DRIVE UNTIL IT FEELS LIKE SO, MAY TAKE A MINUTE OR TWO AND VEHICLE LUNCHES 3)KEYS DO NOT OPEN, LOCK, OR TURN VEHICLE ON 4) BACK UP SENSOR'S GO OFF AND VEHICLE AUTO BRAKES WITH NOTHING BEHIND OR IN FRONT OF IT 5) REAR CAMERA WILL TURN ON AND WILL NEVER SHUT OFF EVEN AFTER 2 HOURS OF DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY 6) TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR NOT WORKING, ALL FOUR
Steering, Feb 24, 2020
AFTER TAKING POSSESSION OF OUR NEW 2019 RAM TRUCK I BEGAN TO DRIVE HOME. AS SOON AS I CAME INTO A LEFT HAND TURN THE STEERING STUCK IN THE 10 OR 11 O'CLOCK POSITION WHEN TRYING TO RETURN TO CENTER. I ALMOST CRASHED INTO ONCOMING VEHICLES. I RETURNED THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY AND THEY SAID THE STEERING WAS FIXED. WHEN I PICKED IT UP THE SECOND TIME THE STEERING WAS STILL DEFECTIVE. VERY DANGEROUS. I ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES ON THE WAY HOME FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE THREAT OF OVERCOMPENSATION IS A MAJOR CONCERN ALSO.
Structure, Engine, Feb 23, 2020, crash
FRONT DRIVER SIDE MOTOR MOUNT LOOSE; CAUSES ENGINE TO SHAKE
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Visibility/wiper, Feb 19, 2020
IN OCTOBER 2019, THE UCONNECT SYSTEM IN MY 2019 RAM 1500 BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. IT STARTED WITH GPS COORDINATES BEING MISALIGNED TO MY CURRENT LOCATION, BUT QUICKLY PROGRESSED TO MALFUNCTIONING IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE SYSTEM. ON DECEMBER 30, 2019, THE ENTIRE SYSTEM FAILED, RENDERING A BLACK SCREEN AND NO ABILITY TO CONTROL THE CRITICAL FUNCTIONS IN THE VEHICLE (MAINTENANCE, LIGHTING, CLIMATE, OR SAFETY CAMERAS). WITHOUT THE UCONNECT SYSTEM, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MODIFY ANY OF THE SETTING FOR THE VEHICLE.
Structure, Feb 19, 2020
REAR POWER SLIDING WINDOW DEVELOPS CRACKS AT THE TOP ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CENTER GLASS. WINDOW LEAKS INTO CAB WHEN MOISTURE IS PRESENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE SUCH AS SNOW, RAIN OR CAR WASH. I AM TRYING TO GET RAM/FCA TO FIX ISSUE BUT THEY ARE NOT CALLING ME BACK. MANY 2019 RAM TRUCKS ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE.
Steering, Feb 14, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE LOST POWER STEERING WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXTRA EFFORT WAS REQUIRED TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A MESSAGE STATING POWER STEERING UNAVAILABLE; SERVICE REQUIRED, WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HALL CHRYSLER RAM LOCATED AT (3152 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD, VIRGINIA BEACH VA) HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,666.
Steering, Feb 13, 2020
POWER STEERING WENT OUT TWICE AND THE DEALERSHIP CAN'T FIND THE ISSUE WHEN THE VEHICLE GETS TO THE DEALERSHIP. IT'S GOING OUT IN THE HIGHWAY AND THE ROADWAY
Power train, Feb 12, 2020
I PULLED IN TO GET GAS SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND PUMPED GAS GOT BACK IN VEHICLE STARTED IT UP PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND IT GOT REALLY LOUD AND STARTED SHIFTING BAD
Steering, Feb 11, 2020
I OWN A 2019 RAM 1500 4X2 BIG HORN CURRENTLY WITH 9600 MILES. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE THE TRUCK WAS NEW AND I SEE THAT OTHER RAM OWNERS HAVE HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM. WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 40-55 AND IN A LEFT HAND CURVE WITH THE WHEEL BETWEEN 10 & 11 O'CLOCK, THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMS TO CATCH AND NOT RETURN TO CENTER WITHOUT FORCING IT. WHEN THE CORRECTION IS MADE IT MAKES THE TRUCK JERK AND FEEL UNSTABLE AS IT COMES OUT OF THE CURVE.
Suspension, Structure, Other or unspecified, Feb 3, 2020
MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SERVICE FOR OVER 6 MONTHS. THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG. MY RAM CONSTANLY MAKES A BANGING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THEY CHANGED THE ENTIRE FRONT END AND THE NOISE CONTINUES. ALSO HAVE A MILDUE SMELL AND PICTURES OF WATER LEAKING DOWN THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. OPENED A CASE WITH FCA THEY REFUSE TO BUY THE TRUCK BACK
Other or unspecified, Feb 3, 2020
THE GEAR SHIFTING MECHANISM/TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY. I PLACE MY TRUCK INTO PARK UPON COMING TO A STOP, AND MY TRUCK ROLLS AWAY WITH ME IN IT. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, AND COULD NOT BE REPEATED AT THE DEALER WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE. I WAS TOLD TO BUY A WHEEL CHOCK TO USE TO KEEP IT FROM ROLLING AWAY.*DT*JB
Exterior lighting, Visibility/wiper, Jan 30, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIDEO SCREEN ON THE CONSOLE WENT BLANK AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO ACCESS SEVERAL SETTINGS INCLUDING THE DEFROSTER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE ISSUE WOULD BE ADDRESSED DURING THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2019 WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO (COBLESKILL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 5709 2444, NY-7, COBLESKILL, NY 12043 (518) 234-4000) BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,500. *DT*JB
Power train, Jan 30, 2020
WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM A HIGHER SPEED TO COASTING (LET OFF GAS LET SLOW DOWN), I HAVE A HARSH VIBRATION/NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END, TO THE POINT IT SHAKES THE SEATS, CONSOLE, AND EVEN THE DOOR PANELS. THE VIBRATION DOES NOT LAST BUT A COUPLE OF SECONDS AT A TIME USUALLY A SPEED OR TWO. TOOK TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED THE VIBRATION ACTUATORS ON THE VEHICLE (NO CHANGE) , REPLACED THE CARRIER IN THE REAR DIFF (NO CHANGE) TOOK BACK TO DEALER BUT HAVE BEEN BEING BLOWN OFF. THE VIBRATION CAN HAPPEN ON ANY STREET AT ANY TIME, WHEN EVER IT FEELS LIKE DOING IT. NO ONE AT MY DEALER SEEMS TO KNOW HOW TO FIX IT SO THEY KEEP SAYING CAN NOT DUPLICATE IT WHEN MULTIPLE HAVE DUPLICATED IT. I HAVE AUDIO FILES BUT CAN NOT ATTACH THEM TO THIS PAGE
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 28, 2020
I PULLED INTO A CAR WASH BAY AT A CAR WASH IN MERCERSBURG PA I HAND WASHED THE EXTERIOR ONLY. WHEN FINISHED I STARTED MY TRUCK AND THE ENGINE RACED LIKE FULL THROTTLE. I TURNED IT OF IMMEDIATELY. I LET IT SET A FEW MINUTES TRIED STARTING IT AGAIN IT DID THE SAME THING FULL THROTTLE. I TURNED IT OFF IMMEDIATELY. CALLED SHIVELY MOTORS IN CHAMBERSBURG, PA FOR HELP AND ASSISTANCE. THEY GAVE ME A NUMBER FOR A TOW COMPANY THEY TOWED MY 2019 RAM 1500 4WD TRUCK TO THAT DEALERSHIP. IT IS JANUARY 28, 2020. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY INSIDE A CAR WASH BAY. I HAD NOT HAD ANY ISSUES LIKE THIS BEFORE, FIRST TIME. IT SCARED ME.
Steering, Jan 1, 2020
WHILE DRIVING TRUCK AT LOW SPEED, POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. WITHIN A MINUTE, THE POWER STEERING RANDOMLY BEGAN WORKING AGAIN. OVER CORRECTION AT THIS POINT COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS CRASH. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD TO ACTIVATE ASSIST BUTTON TO HAVE TRUCK TOWED BECAUSE IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. TRUCK WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE. WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE--LOOSE GROUND WIRE IN FRONT DRIVER FENDER AREA. WAS TOLD ISSUE WAS FIXED. PICKED UP TRUCK. WITHIN WEEKS, LOSS OF POWER STEERING RECURRED WHILE DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH, THEN ABRUPTLY RESUMED IN ABOUT A MINUTE. AGAIN, OVERCORRECTION AT THIS POINT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN SERIOUS CRASH. MY TRUCK HAS SINCE BEEN IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP AND IT HAS BEEN OVER 2 MONTHS! THIS QUALIFIES IT AS A LEMON IN ACCORDANCE WITH MY STATE'S LEMON LAW. I'M TOLD THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO REPRODUCE ISSUE AND SO WARRANTY WILL NOT ALLOW THEM TO WORK ON FIXING IT. FILED COMPLAINT WITH FCA AND A CASE WAS OPENED BUT HAVE BEEN BOUNCED AROUND TO SEVERAL CASE MANAGERS AND CURRENTLY NO ONE IS RETURNING MY INQUIRIES. I HAVE REQUESTED A FULL BUY BACK. FEELS LIKE A SMOKESCREEN WITH NOTHING BUT DELAYS AND EXCUSES. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN OUTSTANDING, BUT AT THE MOMENT I HAVE LOST FAITH IN FCA AND THE RAM BRAND.
Electrical system, Dec 28, 2019
2019 RAM WITH 12" SCREEN DEVELOPED ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH 5100 MILES. THE SCREEN AND OTHER ELECTRICAL ITEMS WILL WORK FINE IN THE ACCESSORY MODE BUT AS SOON AS YOU START THE VEHICLE THE SCREEN GOES BLACK AND A LOT OF ELECTRICAL ISSUES BEGIN. THE DEFROSTER GOES ON HIGH, THE SEAT DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY GO FORWARD, THE FRONT WINDOWS DO NOT WORK AND THE BLIND SPOT SENSOR WILL NOT WORK. WITH SCREEN OUT YOU HAVE NO BACKUP CAMERA AND LOSING THE BLIND SPOT ALSO CAUSES SERIOUS RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. FIRST DEALER THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO COULD NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH ANOTHER DEALER AND HOPE THAT THEY CAN RESOLVE THESE ISSUES. I NOTICED ONLINE THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE UNCONNECT AND SIRIUS RADIO BUT I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS ASSOCIATED WITH MY PROBLEM.
Electrical system, Dec 24, 2019
MY LEFT REAR LED TURN SIGNAL. WARNING LIGHT ON MY DASH CAME ON. I INVESTIGATED THE PROBLEM AND THOUGHT I WOULD TRY TO REPAIR THE TAIL LIGHT. I COULDN'T FIX IT DUE TO TOO MUCH ELECTRONICS INVOLVED SO I RE ASSEMBLED THE TAIL LIGHT AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE MY DEALER. I TOOK THE TRUCK IN AND WAS TOLD THE WARRANTY WAS VOIDED BECAUSE I TOOK IT APART TO SEE IF I COULD REPAIR THE LIGHT. THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE IT. THE REASON I AM WRITING IS THAT THE TAILLIGHT FAILED. WHY? IT WAS NEVER INVESTIGATED, ONLY TOLD ME I WAS NOT ALLOWED TO BE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. I WOULD HAVE TO PAY. HOWEVER IF THE LIGHT FAILED ON MY TRUCK, WHY? DID IT FAIL BECAUSE OF OTHER THINGS WRONG., IS IT A SAFETY ISSUE I SAY YES. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OR ADVISE. THE TAIL LIGHT IS BRAND NEW AND I THINK AN INVESTIGATION INTO TAIL LIGHT FAILURE AS TO WHY MINE FAILED? THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Electrical system, Dec 23, 2019
THIS INCIDENT HAS BECOME MORE PREVALENT. IT BEGAN ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO AS WHAT I THOUGHT WAS SOMETHING STUCK IN THE GROOVES OF THE TIRES. BUT AS IT BEGAN TO OCCUR MORE AND MORE REGULARLY I FELT IT WAS TIME TO TRY AND GET SOME HELP WITH THE PROBLEM. WHILE IN MOTION, WHEN I REMOVE MY FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL AND IT IS NOT PRESSED AND TRUCK BEGINS DECELERATING, AT APPROXIMATELY 45 TO 50 MILES PER HOUR A DRONE/HUM WILL BEGIN WITHIN THE CAB OF THE TRUCK. IF I DO NOT PRESS THE GAS PEDAL OR ROLL DOWN WINDOWS THE DRONE/HUM WILL GET LOUDER AND MORE PRONOUNCED. IF IT IS NOT ELIMINATED, THE DRONE/HUM WILL INCREASE IN DECIBELS AND ACTUALLY BECOME PHYSICALLY FELT WITHIN THE TRUCK. SINCE THE SOUND ALMOST SEEMS TO RESONATE FROM THE SPEAKERS, I HAVE TRIED UNPLUGGING THE ANC (ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION) DEVICE UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. WHILE THIS DOES STOP THE RADIO SPEAKERS FROM PLAYING ANY MUSIC, IT DOES ALSO SEEM TO PREVENT THE DRONE/HUM FROM OCCURRING. THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED IN EARLY JUNE OF 2019 AND CURRENTLY HAS ABOUT 12,500 MILES ON IT. THERE HAS BEEN NO CUSTOMIZATION OR ALTERATION OF ANYTHING ON THE VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Air bags, Dec 21, 2019
THE REAR CENTER BRAKE LIGHT APPARENTLY LEAKS INTO THE CABIN. THIS IS A COMMON 1500 2019 PROBLEM. IT LEAKS INTO THE CEILING SURROUNDING AIR BAGS AND OTHER ELECTRONICS. HOW IS THIS NOT ALREADY RECALLED? IT LEAKS CONSTANTLY SO HOW CAN ONE TELL WHEN IT OCCURS?
Service brakes, Dec 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE ISSUE OCCURRED PRIMARILY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE AND WHENEVER IT RAINED, SNOWED, OR ANY CONDITION THAT CAUSED THE GROUND TO BE WET. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED ANTIOCH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (LOCATED AT 105 RT 173, ANTIOCH, IL 60002, 847-787-7016), BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.