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.
Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,480 reports, newest first.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 31, 2019
I WAS DRIVING FORWARD AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. I ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN BY LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THE TRUCK KEPT GOING. I WAS ABLE TO STOP, BY USING THE BRAKE, BUT IF I LET OFF THE BRAKE, THE TRUCK WOULD ACCELERATE. I DROVE TO DEALERSHIP WITHOUT USING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE TRUCK WAS LITERALLY STUCK AT 1500 RPM'S. A 'THROTTLE FAILURE' MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASH, ALONG WITH BASICALLY EVERY WARNING LIGHT AND SYMBOL.
Electrical system, Engine, Mar 31, 2019
TRUCK HAS 442 MILES ON IT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON BEGAN FLASHING. ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. SLUGGISH ON ACCELERATION, BLOWS HEAT REGARDLESS OF TEMPERATURE SETTING. ALL WHILE IN MOTION.
Engine, Mar 28, 2019
I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 75 AND MY CAR SLIMIEST TURNED OFF AND SPUTTERED. I SLOWED DOWN LIKE I STOPPED ON BREAKS AND A 18 WHEELER HAD TO CHANGE LANES. I HEARD A POP AND THOUGHT IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN GAS BUT TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND FOUND OUT THE ENGINE LIFTERS HAS BROKEN/POPPED. THIS IS A DEFECT THAT COULD CAUSE LIVES TO BE LOST IF THE TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN PAYING ATTENTION. THE CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP AND MY SERVICE TECHNICIANS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO NUMEROUS RAM TRUCKS WITH HEMI'S 2013, 2014, AND 2015. THE MILEAGE RANGE THAT THIS HAPPENS IS FROM 40,000 TO 80,000 MILES WITHOUT WARNING.
Steering, Service brakes, Mar 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 19V020000 (STEERING) AND 19V067000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). APPLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF HANOVER (200 EISENHOWER DR, HANOVER, PA 17331, 717-637-1101) WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME DUE TO THE PART BEING ON A NATION-WIDE BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Steering, Mar 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT REGAINED CONTROL AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BONIFACE-HIERS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (1775 E MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32952, (321) 452-8181) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,350. *DT *TR
Visibility/wiper, Mar 23, 2019
2019 RAM 1500 CLASSIC. EVERY TIME SMALL ROCK HITS THE WINDSHIELD IT WILL CHIP IT. GUARANTEED. I ALREADY HAVE 6 CHIPS IN 3 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND 3000 MOSTLY LOCAL-DRIVING MILES. THIS NEVER HAPPENED ON ANY OTHER VEHICLE I OWNED OR HAVE DRIVEN
Steering, Mar 22, 2019
WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT HALF HOUR AT 50MPH OR MORE THE STEERING SEEMS TO STICK WHEN I MAKE SLIGHT LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS TO SWITCH LANES OR MAKE SMALL TURNS. BEEN TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THE ISSUE AND THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. OTHER OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE.HTTPS://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/RAM/1500/2019/STEERING/STEERING.SHTML#27
Power train, Mar 21, 2019
THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP AND BECAME IMMOBILE. I COULD NOT GET THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND I WAS LEFT IN AN UNSAFE SITUATION AS MY VEHICLE WAS BLOCKING THE ROAD. THE POLICE AND OTHERS ARRIVED BUT NOBODY COULD MOVE THE TRUCK UNTIL THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED.
Other or unspecified, Mar 14, 2019
TOWING - TRUCK AS EQUIPPED IS SUPPOSED TO TOW 11410 LBS. WE HAVE SEVERE SWAY TOWING OUR 6900 LB TRAVEL TRAILER BEGINNING AT 45 MPH. WE HAVE A DISTRIBUTION HITCH AND ANTI SWAY BARS. TRAILER HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY TWO INDEPENDENT SERVICE PROVIDERS. TONGUE WEIGHT IS 800 LBS. TRUCK SEVERELY SQUATS WITH TRAILER ON IT. TECHS AT DEALERSHIP HAVE INDICATED THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE PROPER SUSPENSION OR TIRES, BUT DODGE REFUSES TO MAKE ANY REPAIR ATTEMPTS.
Electrical system, Mar 13, 2019
THIS 2019 RAM 1500 HAS SERIOUS PROBLEMS. IT SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE DRIVEN ON THE ROAD EVER AGAIN. I WOULD FEAR FOR MY OWN LIFE ALONG WITH OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ROAD. WHILE DRIVING MY 2019 RAM ELECTRONICS THROUGH OUT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FAIL. THIS WAS WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. POWER STEERING, SHIFTER GEAR, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, AIRBAGS, 4WD SYSTEM, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, ABS SYSTEM, AUTO BRAKE SYSTEM ALL FAILED AT ONCE. NO HEADLIGHTS NO BRAKE LIGHTS AND NO TURN SIGNALS. THE DASHBOARD EVEN SHUT OFF. THIS IS A SERIOUS NIGHTMARE AND A DANGER TO EVERYONE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH MY VEHICLE AND ONLY WAS DRIVEN 20 MILES AFTER IS WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED. THEY REPLACED THE ECM. I BELIEVE THAT IF A LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT FOR SURE WOULD HAVE ENDED UP IN A ACCIDENT. AT THIS TIME CHRYSLER AND SNETHKAMP CDJR CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHAT THE EXACT ISSUE IS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE
Power train, Mar 11, 2019
PARK TO DRIVE SHIFTING PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION AND INDICATORS GO TO FROM PARK TO DRIVE, HOWEVER VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE. TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM YOU MUST PLACE THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THAN INTO DRIVE. IF YOU HIT GAS WHEN IT IS STUCK VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE, THEN WILL LUNGE FORWARD AAT AN UNSAFE SPEED. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 80 MILES HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS
Power train, Mar 8, 2019
THE TRUCK WAS BACKED UP IN THE DRIVEWAY.WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE REMAINED IN PARK AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP. TRIED AGAIN AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED EXCEPT AS THE RPM'S WERE COMING DOWN THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED INTO GEAR AND THE TRUCK LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING.
Other or unspecified, Mar 6, 2019
WHILE DRIVING, THE BLIND SPOT MIRROR DETECTION DEVICE FAILED TO OPERATE AT ALL. NORMALLY WHEN A CAR IS ALONGSIDE YOU IN YOUR BLIND SPOT, A YELLOW ARROW WOULD BE INDICATED IN YOUR MIRROR. THE YELLOW ARROW FAILED TO APPEAR EVEN DURING SEVERAL TESTS OF THE FEATURE. THE CONSUMER RELIES HEAVILY ON THIS DEVICE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO INFORM ME THAT IT WAS NOT WORKING. NOT WORKING (NO YELLOW LIGHT IN MIRROR MEANS IT'S SAFE TO ENTER ANOTHER LANE). NOT WORKING, NOT WORKING IS A RECIPE FOR DISASTER.
Other or unspecified, Mar 6, 2019
WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH, THE HOOD FLEXES INWARDS AT THE CENTER OF HOOD CLOSE TO THE WINDSHIELD. IT COVERS AN AREA OF 10~12 INCHES IF NOT MORE. THIS WILL LEAD TO STRESS CRACKS AT THE HOOD AND PAINT.
Seats, Mar 6, 2019
MY TRUCK WAS DELIVERED WITH NO BOLTS SECURING THE REAR OF MY DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE FLOOR. I CAN COMPLETELY LIFT UP THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. *DT*JB
Service brakes, Mar 5, 2019
RECALL STATING MY BRAKE PEDAL MAY FALL OFF WHICH CAN BE DANGEROUS TO MYSELF AND 2 KIDS OR OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD.
Service brakes, Mar 4, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SECOND RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V067000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). RON CARTER CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM OF LEAGUE CITY (3535 GULF FWY, DICKINSON, TX 77539, 281-488-4060) INDICATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER ALSO INDICATED THAT MORE THAN 100 CONSUMERS WERE ON A WAITING LIST AND THEY WERE RECEIVING TWO PARTS PER MONTH FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TT
Steering, Mar 3, 2019
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, INITIATING A SWEEPING LEFT HAND TURN, LIKE AN ON-RAMP, THE STEERING WHEEL 'STICKS' TO THE LEFT WANTING TO CONTINUE A SWEEPING LEFT TURN AND REQUIRING A SIGNIFICANT PULL TO FORCE RECENTERING THE TRUCK. (DESCRIBES LIKE BREAKING A BOLT LOOSE). INTERMITTENT REPLICATION REQUIRING HIGHWAY SPEEDS MEANS DEALERSHIP IS WRITING IT OFF AS 'NORMAL OPERATION'.
Steering, Service brakes, Mar 1, 2019
I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL ECONOMY BEING SEVERELY BELOW THE EPA RATING. WHILE AT THE DEALERSHIP, I FOUND OUT THAT THE DEALERSHIP SOLD ME A BRAND NEW TRUCK WITH TWO OPEN RECALLS THAT WERE UNREPAIRED. I BELIEVE THIS IS ILLEGAL.
Steering, Feb 28, 2019
SAFETY RECALL FOR STEERING GROUND CABLE WAS FIXED BY DEALER AND MY POWER STEERING IS STILL INTERMITTENTLY GOING AWAY CAUSING STEERING TO LOCK UP TEMPORARILY. TAKING BACK TO DEALER FOR SECOND TIME TO SEE IF THEY CAN FIX IT. IT IS NOT SAFE AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO CROSS THE CENTER LINE AT 55 MPH AND HIT A CAR HEAD ON.
Steering, Feb 27, 2019
VEHICLE STEERING STICKS DURING LEFT TURNS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR APPROX 1 HOUR, DURING LEFT TURNS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, 65+ MPH, THE STEERING WILL HOLD AT APPROXIMATELY THE 10 O'CLOCK POSITION RESULTING IN UNPREDICTABLE AND UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT OF HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND APPROX 1 HR DRIVE TIME, DEALERSHIPS WON'T TAKE THE EFFORT TO BE ABLE TO REPLICATE THIS SAFETY ISSUE. WITHOUT REPLICATION BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND RAM CUSTOMER SERVICE CONSIDER IT A NON ISSUE. THIS ISSUE IS NOT RELATED TO THE GROUND RECALL ALREADY ISSUED FOR THE 2019 RAMS. THIS SAFETY ISSUE IS ALSO REPORTED BY NUMEROUS OTHER 2019 RAM OWNERS IN ONLINE FORUMS. EFFORTS TO GET THIS ISSUE RESOLVED THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP AND RAM CUSTOMER SUPPORT HAVE BEEN UNSATISFACTORY. THIS IS NOT A MINOR PROBLEM AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE OR LOSS OF LIFE ON THE ROAD. JUST BECAUSE A PROBLEM CANNOT BE REPLICATED IN A SHORT TEST DRIVE DOES NOT EQUATE TO THEIR NOT BEING A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN ON THESE VEHICLES.*DT CONSUMER HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED AND THE STEERING PROBLEM IS STILL PRESENT. WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL STICKS YOU HAVE TO APPLY SOME EXTRA FORCE TO GET IT TO RETURN TO CENTER AS WELL AS SOMETIMES IT WILL HOLD MOMENTARILY AND JERK BACK ON ITS OWN. THE CONCERN IS THE UNPREDICTABILITY OF IT AND THE POTENTIAL OVER/UNDER STEER AT HIGHER SPEEDS. ONCE THE PROBLEM PRESENTS ITSELF AFTER LONGER PERIODS OF DRIVING IT WILL ALSO THEN DO IT OCCASIONALLY AT SLOWER SPEEDS AS WELL. THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY CHIMES OR MESSAGES THAT APPEAR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IT HAS BEEN IN TO SERVICE BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE. UNFORTUNATELY THIS ISSUE HAS ONLY APPEARED DURING LONGER ROAD TRIPS AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS WITH LONG LEFT TURNS SO IT IS UNLIKELY A DEALER WOULD BE ABLE TO REPLICATE IT ON A SHORT TEST DRIVE. I KNOW FROM THE FORUMS THAT PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR ISSUES HAVE HAD IT RESOLVED WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING RACK. *JB
Engine, Feb 26, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED MORE THAN TWICE WITHOUT WARNING. BENNY BOYD GONZALES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (3698 US-183, GONZALES, TX 78629, (830) 445-4001) INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO REMAIN WITH THEM TO BE TEST DRIVEN BECAUSE A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE WAS NOT LOCATED. A BUY BACK OFFER WAS STATED BY THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT A REPAIR SOLUTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130. *DT *TR
Service brakes, Feb 23, 2019
02/05/19: BRAKE RECALL (* SOURCE: WWW.MOPAR.COM) 'AN ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY THAT ALLOWS THE BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT TO OVER TRAVEL COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. IF THE BRAKE PEDAL SEPARATES FROM THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THE DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO USE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO APPLY THE SERVICE BRAKES, WHICH CAN CAUSE VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.' I'VE CALLED THREE LOCAL DEALERSHIPS AND ALL HAVE EXPRESSED THAT THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FROM FCA AS OF TODAY (02/23/19). THIS DOESN'T SEEM ACCEPTABLE AS THIS RECALL WAS ISSUED NEARLY THREE WEEKS AGO.
Service brakes, Feb 23, 2019
SINCE PURCHASING NEW, MY 2019 RAM 1500 (NEW BODY) HAS BEEN PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHEN BRAKING ON THE HIGHWAY. ITS NOT THE CROWN OF THE ROAD SINCE THE SAME MODEL LOANER TRUCK DID NOT PULL. I HAVE DRIVEN IT FOR 5600 MILES AND IT PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHEN BRAKING ON THE HIGHWAY. DEALERS AND FCA ARE NOT WILLING TO HELP DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE. THEY BELIEVE THERE IS NO PROBLEM. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS VEHICLE MY NOT BE SAFE AND OPERATING AS DESIGNED
Steering, Feb 22, 2019
STEERING IS STIFF WHEN COMING OUT OF A LEFT TURN. VERY RELUCTANT TO COME BACK TO ZERO ALMOST AS IF THERE IS A DEAD SPOT IN THE STEERING RACK ITSELF.