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.
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Air bagsMay 8, 2025
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.
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.
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Seat beltsSep 24, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
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.
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Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalAug 27, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position.
A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W63.
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Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, linkagesApr 9, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
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.
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Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelJul 26, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems and increase the risk of crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V83.
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.
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Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v batteryFeb 28, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 48v auxiliary battery system located behind the rear seat (sales code: XBZ). Due to an incorrect assembly repair process, the auxiliary battery wire terminal connection may overheat.
If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off.
FCA US has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the auxiliary battery fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The Chrysler number for this recall is V17.
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Service brakes, hydraulic, pedals and linkagesFeb 5, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. The affected vehicles have a brake pedal that may move too far and separate from pedal assembly.
If the brake pedal separates from the pedal assembly, the driver may be unable to brake the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the adjustable pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V07.
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Visibility, defroster/defogger/hvac systemJan 24, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles equipped with a 12" touchscreen display and a base-level heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC") system. Vehicles with this combination do not have a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V12.
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Steering, electric power assist systemJan 24, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may have been improperly secured, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V04.
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.
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Power train, axle assemblyAug 23, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled, possibly resulting in its failure.
If the rear axle assembly fails, it can cause a loss of drive or the rear wheels may lock up. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle oil level. Rear axles with an insufficient amount of oil will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U88.
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Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
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Representative owner complaints
1,480 reports, newest first.
Vehicle speed control, Feb 14, 2019
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY FEEDER ROAD, AND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME MADE AN EMERGENCY STOP. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES, AND SWERVED INTO THE LANE TO THE RIGHT OF ME. A CAR WAS COMING UP IN THAT LANE AT HIGH SPEED SO I HIT THE ACCELERATOR TO GET OUT OF THE WAY, AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AT FULL POWER. I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, BUT THE PEDAL STAYED ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK KEPT ACCELERATING. I THEN SWITCHED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND HAD TO USE MAXIMUM BRAKING FORCE TO KEEP THE TRUCK FROM FURTHER ACCELERATING INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THE VEHICLE THEN DISPLAYED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH. WHILE HARD ON THE BRAKES, I WAS ABLE TO WORK MY WAY OFF THE FEEDER ROAD AND INTO A PARKING LOT. DURING THIS WHOLE TIME THE ACCELERATOR WAS ON THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK WAS TRYING TO OUT POWER THE BRAKES. AS I ENTERED THE PARKING LOT I PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL USING THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR KNOB, AND THE ACCELERATOR RETURNED TO IT'S NORMAL OPERATING POSITION AND THE WARNING LIGHT WENT AWAY. I THEN POWERED OFF THE VEHICLE ENTIRELY. A MINUTE OR SO LATER I GOT AN EMAIL FROM FCA UCONNECT THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED SERVICE AND THE ERROR THAT THE TRUCK GAVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP.
Steering, Feb 13, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE JOLTED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO A SECOND VEHICLE. AFTER THE COLLISION, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS DAMAGED AND POINTED TO THE LEFT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE FRONT WHEELS DID NOT TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER FOR REPAIRS. APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE COLLISION CENTER. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM KNUCKLE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Steering, Suspension, Feb 11, 2019
WHILE DRIVING, POWER STEERING UNAVAILABLE CAUTION FOLLOWED BY SERVICE SUSPENSION IMMEDIATELY. POWER STEERING IS LOST WHILE DRIVING AND INTERMITTENTLY COMES BACK OR IS LOST. I HAVE TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE AND THEY 'CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG'. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING AT 50-70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAYS AND INTERSTATE.
Steering, Feb 10, 2019
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE INDICATED POWER STEERING FAILURE. POWER STEERING SERVICE NEEDED. I WAS DRIVING AND COULD NOT RUN STEERING WHEEL APPROACHING TURN. ALMOST DIED UNABLE TO TURN WHEEL. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 10024 MILES AND PURCHASED BRAND NEW. A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT INVOLVING MY FAMILY AND OTHERS COULD HAVE OCCURRED. I HAVE LOOKED INTO THIS VIA FORUMS FOR 2019 RAM 1500 AND THERE SEEMS TO BEEN MULTIPLE ISSUES REPORTED WITH SIMILAR ISSUES. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE FOLLOW UP WITH FCA TO ADDRESS POWER STEERING FAILURE ISSUES AS DEADLY CONSEQUENCES CAN HAPPEN. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT ON THIS.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 8, 2019
WHEN FILLING THE TANK, I NOTICE A LEAK ON THE TANK. AT THE MOMENT OF THE LEAK, IT WAS HALF A TANK. NOT SURE IF THE PROBLEM WAS FROM A TUBE THAT CONNECT TO THE TANK. *DT *DT*JB
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Feb 7, 2019
THE MAIN HEAD UNIT LOST SOUND AND I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE I HAVE RESTARTED MY TRUCK MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NO LUCK THE SOUND WAS WORKING JUST THE NIGHT BEFORE I WAS AT A STAND STILL ORIGINALLY THEN STARTED DRIVING ON A CITY ROAD. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ON FORUMS FOR THE 2019 DOING THAT AND HOPEFULLY THEY CAN FIGURE OUT A SOLUTION TO FIX IT A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE SAID TO UNPLUG FUSES BUT I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO I SPEND THE MONEY ON A TRUCK AT ASTRONOMICAL RATE AND EXPECT IT TO WORK.
Other or unspecified, Feb 7, 2019
CONTACTED DEALERSHIP AT (787) 805-3000 TO VERIFY RECALL I HAD HEARD WHERE MY VEH COULD BE AFFECTED. THEY GAVE ME APPOINTMENT BUT SAID HAVE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. BUT IF IT COULD BE SERIOUS IN NATURE (REFERENCE RECALL 4) WHY ARE WE NOT EVEN TOLD, TO BE SAFE WITH OURSELVE, FAMILY AND GENERAL PUBLIC, THAT WE SHOULD NOT DRIVE UNIT. ISSUE WITH GROUND COULD AFFECTED STERRING CAPABILITIES AND MAY EVEN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND/OR CRASH. WHY NOT BE MORE PROACTIVE FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PEOPLE AFFECTED AND GENERAL PUBLIC. FOR TWO DIFFERENT OCASSIONS WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC, OUT OF THE BLUE, MY HAZARD LIGHTS TURN ON AND I CANT DISABLE THEM. I'VE TOLD THIS TO DEALER AND SEEMS ITS NOT A MAYOR ISSUE. EVEN HAVE SUGGECTED TO CONTINUE DRIVING WITHOUT CONCERN, REALLY! I BELIEVE IT'S IRRESPONSABLE TO HAVE THAT POSTURE AS A CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THE RAM TRUCK, EXCELLENT UNIT. BUT THIS ATTITUDE TOWARDS SOLVING ISSUES LIKE THE ONE ALREADY DESCRIBED TELLS MUCH ABOUT THEIR CONCERN OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. DON'T KNOW IF THIS WILL MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE, BUT I HOPE SOMEONE CAN TAKE MY CONCERN MORE SERIOUSLY AND PROBABLY SAVE LIVES. THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.
Power train, Feb 6, 2019
85 MILES ON VEHICLE PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE NO MOVEMENT SHIFTED TO PARK THEN BACK TO DRIVE NO MOVEMENT SHIFTED TO REVERSE MOVEMENT SHIFTED TO DRIVE MOVEMENT THIS IS SIMILAR TO THE ISSUE WITH THE 2006 MEGA. AN TRANSMISSION *DT*JB
Steering, Feb 6, 2019
LOST POWER STERRING TWICE. TOOK TO DEALER WITH A RECALL I SAW ABOUT 12 VOLT BATTERY GROUND FASTENER MAY BE LOOSE. HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND ABOUT 5 DAYS LATER LOSS POWER STERRING AGAIN. POWER STERRING DID NOT COME BACK.HAD TRUCK FLATBEDED TO DEALER. THEY SAID POWER STERRING RACK WAS SHOT.HAVE TO WAIT ABOUT 2 TO3 WKS. FOR PARTS AND REPAIR.THE TRUCK HAS ABOUT 1600 MILES ON IT (SUCKS). WAS IN PARKING LOT FIRST TIME,THANK GOD.IN DRIVEWAY SEC. TIME
Structure, Feb 5, 2019
WHEN REACH SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH OR WIND PRESENT, THE HOOD FLEXES INWARDS. IT CREATES A CONCAVING HIGH ON THE HOOD AND COVERS AN AREA OF 12-18 INCHES. THIS CAN'T BE GOOD FOR THE HOOD OR THE PAINT.
Other or unspecified, Jan 30, 2019
CURRENTLY LIVE IN WA STATE. AT EVERY FUEL STATION-REGULAR FUEL THAT HAS AN EPA RUBBER BOOT AS PART OF THE FILLER NOZZLE WILL CONSTANTLY LOCK, STICK AND REMAIN IN THE CAPLESS FUEL HOLE. CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO "RIP" IT OUT OR CAUSING ME TO LOSE MY BALANCE BECAUSE SO MUCH FORCE IS REQUIRED TO RELEASE IT AND THEN IT JUST "POPS" OUT. STATIONARY. AT A GAS STATION. I CAN'T PICK ONE DATE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT HAPPENS AT EVERY FILL UP SO EVERY 2 WEEKS. *DSY
Service brakes, Jan 30, 2019
A NOTICEABLE HIGH PITCHED SOUND OF THE BRAKE BEING WORN DOWN WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. NEW BRAKE PADS WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY OR WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY. CAUSED FRONT BRAKE PADS TO WEAR DOWN UNDER 2000 MILES. DEALERSHIP INSTALLED NEW FRONT PADS HAD AND FILED THE ROUTERS. UNCLEAR AS TO WHY THIS HAPPENED.
Power train, Jan 27, 2019
HAVING SAME PROBLEMS AS SEVERAL OTHER BUYERS.... I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AND HAD IT BUILT IN DEC OF 2018. SINCE THEN, I HAVE EXPERIENCED 10 OR MORE INSTANCES OF WHERE I PUT THE VEHICLE IN D (DRIVE) AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. I RETURNED TO P (PARK) AND THEN BACK TO D, AND IT STILL WON'T MOVE. I TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON, AND THEN PROCEED TO PUT IT IN D, AND SOMETIMES IT WILL THEN MOVE. IN ALL CASES, I WAS ON FLAT PAVEMENT / BLACK TOP. I HAVE READ TRUCK FORUMS VIEWED YOUTUBE VIDEOS, AND SEVERAL OTHER FOLKS APPEAR TO BE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. SEE: HTTPS://5THGENRAMS.COM/COMMUNITY/THREADS/SHIFTER-KNOB-ISSUES-2019-RAM-1500-HELP-BRAND-NEW.1180/ SEE: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=HG4SYQTXXJQ
Power train, Jan 24, 2019
OCCASIONALLY, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD. SHIFTING BACK TO PARK AND THEN DRIVE AGAIN DOES NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. IF THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY DROP INTO GEAR AND THE CAR WILL DANGEROUSLY SURGE FORWARD. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES SO FAR ON A VEHICLE WITH ONLY 500 MILES. THIS SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING ISSUE WITH OTHER 2019 RAM 1500 OWNERS AS THERE ARE FORUM POSTS AND COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE ALREADY. I ALSO HAVE A VIDEO OF THE ISSUE OCCURRING.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 24, 2019
THE WINDOW STICKERS SAID 19 MPG . REALLY I ONLY DO 11 ON MY TRICK
Steering, Electrical system, Jan 21, 2019
POWER STEERING WENT OUT MULTIPLE TIMES. WOULD WORK AFTER RESTARTING TRUCK THEN GO OUT AGAIN. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX THEN WENT BACK OUT AGAIN AFTER SERVICING. ALSO HAVE OTHER SERVICE MESSAGES FOR SUSPENSION AND LANE CONTROL. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME IN AFTER BEING SERVICED TWICE. TRUCK IS NOW IN THE SHOP FOR THE 4TH TIME WITH MORE ELECTRICAL ISSUES. IT THROWS NEW CODES EVERYTIME. LASTEST CODES: IMPLAUSIBLE DATA RECEIVED FROM TCM, CALIBRATION MISMATCH, IMPLAUSIBLE DATA RECEIVED FROM RF HUD AND FROM RADIO, BATTERY VOLTAGE CIRCUIT VOLTAGE BELOW THRESHOLD, IMPLAUSIBLE DATA RECEIVED FROM CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH, EDU NOT INITIALIZED, IMPLAUSIBLE/MISSING TRANSMISSION MESSAGE.
Power train, Jan 21, 2019
WHEN THE TRUCK IS PUT INTO "D" DRIVE FROM PARK, IT WILL NOT MOVE. SOME TIMES IT WILL DO IT IN "R" REVERSE. IF YOU PUSH ON THE GAS PEDAL ENOUGH IT WILL LUNGE FORWARD ABRUPTLY. IN SOME CASES VERY ROUGH. DEALER AND FCA ARE ACTING LIKE THEY NO NOTHING ABOUT THIS.
Power train, Jan 12, 2019
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM A RAM DEALER ON JANUARY 2, 2019. SINCE THEN, I HAVE EXPERIENCED 3 INSTANCES OF WHERE I PUT THE VEHICLE IN D (DRIVE) AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. I RETURNED TO P (PARK) AND THEN BACK TO D, AND IT STILL WON'T MOVE. I TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON, AND THEN PROCEED TO PUT IT IN D, AND SOMETIMES IT WILL THEN MOVE. IN ALL CASES, I WAS ON FLAT PAVEMENT / BLACK TOP. I HAVE READ TRUCK FORUMS VIEWED YOUTUBE VIDEOS, AND SEVERAL OTHER FOLKS APPEAR TO BE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. SEE: HTTPS://5THGENRAMS.COM/COMMUNITY/THREADS/SHIFTER-KNOB-ISSUES-2019-RAM-1500-HELP-BRAND-NEW.1180/ SEE: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=HG4SYQTXXJQ
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Jan 10, 2019
THE BREAKING PART OF THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM FLASHES A WARNING TO BREAK IN AND ALARM GOES OFF TYPICALLY WHEN I AM CROSSING A BRIDGE. WHILE TRYING TO MERGE ON THE INTERSTATE, THE BRAKING SYSTEM APPLIED THE BRAKES UNEXPECTEDLY AND BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP ON THE INTERSTATE. THERE WERE NO OBSTACLES ARE CARS ANYWHERE AROUND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NOTHING TO AVOID WHEN THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY APPLIED THE BRAKES. A CYMA ALMOST REAR ENDED ME BECAUSE THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD DO. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER AND THE VEHICLE HAS SPENT 4 DAYS IN THE SHOP WITH NO SOLUTION ARE NO APPARENT CAUSE.
Power train, Electrical system, Jan 10, 2019
VEHICLE GETS STUCK WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE AS IF ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED, THOUGH IT IS NOT. TAPPING THE GAS PEDAL THEN SENDS THE VEHICLE JOLTING FORWARD IN AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE MANNER.
Steering, Jan 9, 2019
POWER STEERING ON THE VEHICLE FAILED TO WORK WITH ONLY 1,000 MILES SINCE PURCHASED.
Power train, Jan 6, 2019
BRAND NEW 2019 RAM 1500 490 MILES ,ABOUT 3 TIMES ( OWNED IT A MONTH) WHEN TRUCK IS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE ,PARKING BRAKE IS OFF ( AUTO PARK BRAKE DISABLED AS WELL IN SETTINGS } THE TRUCK WILL NOT MOVE ,FOOT IS OFF BRAKE, FOOT OFF OF GAS ,IF I SHIFT INTO PARK THEN DRIVE AGAIN AND GIVE IT SOME GAS IT WILL ,LUNGE /JERK/JUMP IN FIRST GEAR AND FLY FORWARD LIKE A BRAKE STAND .SO I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE ISSUE , FOUND NUMEROUS PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE ,SAME EXACT SYMTOMS AND RESULTS .SOMEONE SOON ,WILL BE KILLED BY THIS ,WHEN THEY GET OUT TO CHECK TO SEE IF THE TRUCK IS BLOCKED AND IT RUNS THEM OVER. SO FAR ALL THE PEOPLE IVE TALKED TO THE DEALERS HAVE NO FIX ,ITS A BAND NEW TRANSMISSION FOR 2019, THEY TURN PEOPLE AWAY ,WHEN THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM ,AND IT WON'T THROW A CODE. A TSB OR RECALL NEEDS TO BE ISSUED !!!!!!! ASAP.
Steering, Jan 6, 2019
WHILE DRIVING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY 20 MILE COMMUTE WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING AT A SPECIFIC AREA OF THE TURNS. DOES NOT HAPPEN WHILE MAKING RIGHT TURNS. THE LONGER YOU DRIVE THE MORE FREQUENT THE PROBLEM SHOWS UP. WHEN YOU FIRST START THE TRIP DOES NOT SHOW UP RIGHT AWAY TEN AFTER 18-20 MILES WILL START TO SHOW THE PROBLEM AT LOWER SPEEDS BETWEEN 35-40 MPH. DUE TO WHAT I CONSIDER AN UNSAFE CONDITION IN THE STEERING I PUT THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP BEFORE AN ACCIDENT OR WORSE OCCURS. THE SERVICE MANGER TOOK THE VEHICLE OUT FOR A TEST DRIVE FOR 20 MILES AND DID EXPERIENCE THE ISSUE WITH STEERING. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT FOUND ANYTHING AFTER 3 DAYS AND IS IN CONTACT WITH CHRYSLER.
Steering, Jan 5, 2019
AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 10MIN IN TOWN (30-50MPHS) THE POWER STEERING WARNING WENT OFF AND POWER STEERING FAILED IN TRAFFIC FOR ABOUT 90 SEC BEFORE RETURNING.
Other or unspecified, Jan 2, 2019
I BOUGHT THIS NEW CAR IN DECEMBER 2018. THE THREE DAYS AFTER, I REALIZE THE CAR WAS MAKING DEEP LOUD HUMMING/RUMBLING NOISE "ZZZZZZ" SOUND WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT 10MPH-40MPH. IT GETS WORST LAST NIGHT, THE HUMMING SOUND CAME EVERY 15 SECONDS, AND LAST ABOUT 5 SECOND OR LONGER. THE SOUND WAS LIKE THE TIRES GOING TO FELL OFF THE CAR/A JET LEFT OR A MOTORCYCLE PASSES BY. I WENT TO THE DEALER 5 TIMES SINCE THIS PROBLEM APPEARS. THEY SAID THEY DID EVERYTHING THEY COULD, THEY GAVE ME 2 REPORTS, AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THIS PROBLEM, SO THEY REFUSE TO EXCHANGE OR RETURN THIS PROBLEM CAR. I FELT VERY VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE THIS CAR. THE DEALER TOLD ME "IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE NOTHING SHOWS ON THE PANEL, NO WARNING LIGHT." BUT I THINK BECAUSE OF NOTHING SHOWS ON THE PANEL IS THE SCARIEST PART. IT IS A NEW CAR. I WAS DRIVING ON THE NICE AND FLAT ROAD. I DIDN'T TURN THE RADIO OR AC ON. I TURN OFF THE INSIDE AIR CIRCULATION. I CLOSED ALL THE WINDOWS WITHOUT A GAP. EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL AND IT STARTS HUMMING. I HAVE DRIVE TRUCK/PK TRUCK FOR 35 YEARS, AND IT IS THE FIRST TIME OF MY LIFE HERD A CAR MAKING SUCH A NOISE. A CAR IS HAVING A PROBLEM AND SHOWS ANY WARNING LIGHT, EVEN A PROFESSIONAL CAN'T SOLVE? WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? IS THE TIRE GOING FELL OFF WHEN I'M DRIVING? IS THE CAR GOING TO CONSTANTLY STOP ON THE HIGHWAY? IS THE BREAK NOT GOING TO DO ITS WORK WITHOUT A WARNING? I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS, AND WHO KNOWS WHAT THE ANSWER IS. I'M SO DONE WITH THIS CAR. I HAVE A LOT OF VIDEOS RECORDED WHEN THE HUMMING HAPPENS, BUT ALL OF THEM ARE BIGGER THAN SIZE 5MB. I WONDER IF THERE ANY OTHER WAY TO SHOW THE EVIDENCE. I CAN DO EMAIL TO THE AGENT.