2019 RAM 1500 Problems and Recalls (1,478 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2019 RAM 1500 is Steering (20% of 1,478 owner reports). There are 30 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Steering — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-10-15 1,478 complaints · 30 recalls

What problems show up on the 2019 RAM 1500?

292 of 1,478 filings named Steering (20% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Electrical (186 reports).

There are 30 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Electrical, Transmission / driveline, Fuel system, Steering, Glass / wipers / cameras, Brakes, Tires, Engine, Rear camera / backup safety, Cruise / speed control, Airbags, Body / frame, and Seat belts. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2018 has 658 reports on file; this year has 1,478. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2019 RAM 1500

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 30 campaigns on file below.
  2. Steering. Check for play in the wheel, noises on lock and whether it tracks straight.
  3. Electrical. Have a shop scan for stored codes and check battery, charging and any warning lights that stay on.
  4. Transmission / driveline. Have a shop drive it and check the transmission: hard or delayed shifts, burnt-smelling fluid, and 4WD engagement if equipped.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Steering. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Steering 292 complaints · 19.8% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 76
  • Fires 11
  • Injuries 63
  • Deaths 1
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Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Steering (STEERING) appears in 292 of 1,478 owner complaints (19.8%) in this vehicle snapshot. Steering (STEERING): 292 complaints, 19.8% of reports Steering (STEERING) 10 crash reports 292 · 19.8% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 186 complaints, 12.6% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 5 crash reports 4 fire reports 186 · 12.6% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 150 complaints, 10.2% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 2 crash reports 150 · 10.2% Engine (ENGINE): 147 complaints, 9.9% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 4 crash reports 2 fire reports 147 · 9.9% Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM): 81 complaints, 5.5% of reports Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 1 crash reports 1 fire reports 81 · 5.5% Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY): 66 complaints, 4.5% of reports Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 66 · 4.5% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 57 complaints, 3.9% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 8 crash reports 1 fire reports 57 · 3.9% Body / frame (STRUCTURE): 54 complaints, 3.7% of reports Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 1 crash reports 54 · 3.7% Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL): 40 complaints, 2.7% of reports Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 1 crash reports 40 · 2.7% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 381 complaints, 25.8% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 12 crash reports 5 fire reports 381 · 25.8% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Steering (STEERING) 292 19.8% 10 crashes · 0 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 186 12.6% 5 crashes · 4 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 150 10.2% 2 crashes · 0 fires
Engine (ENGINE) 147 9.9% 4 crashes · 2 fires
Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 81 5.5% 1 crashes · 1 fires
Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 66 4.5% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 57 3.9% 8 crashes · 1 fires
Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 54 3.7% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 40 2.7% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 381 25.8% 12 crashes · 5 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Apr 2018; the first recall shown was reported in May 2018. 2018-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2018-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2018-Q4: 24 owner reports 24 2019-Q1: 52 owner reports 52 2019-Q2: 39 owner reports 39 2019-Q3: 56 owner reports 56 2019-Q4: 32 owner reports 32 2020-Q1: 26 owner reports 26 2020-Q2: 30 owner reports 30 2020-Q3: 35 owner reports 35 2020-Q4: 36 owner reports 36 2021-Q1: 51 owner reports 51 2021-Q2: 21 owner reports 21 2021-Q3: 23 owner reports 23 2021-Q4: 36 owner reports 36 2022-Q1: 38 owner reports 38 2022-Q2: 36 owner reports 36 2022-Q3: 35 owner reports 35 2022-Q4: 46 owner reports 46 2023-Q1: 76 owner reports 76 2023-Q2: 48 owner reports 48 2023-Q3: 71 owner reports 71 2023-Q4: 45 owner reports 45 2024-Q1: 64 owner reports 64 2024-Q2: 43 owner reports 43 2024-Q3: 57 owner reports 57 2024-Q4: 62 owner reports 62 2025-Q1: 78 owner reports 78 2025-Q2: 62 owner reports 62 2025-Q3: 68 owner reports 68 2025-Q4: 42 owner reports 42 2026-Q1: 56 owner reports 56 2026-Q2: 42 owner reports 42 2026-Q3: 36 owner reports 36 2026-Q4: 6 owner reports 6 Owner reports Apr 2018 Oct 2026 Recall campaign 18V332000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V332000 Recall campaign 18V556000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V556000 Recall campaign 18V822000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V822000 Recall campaign 19V020000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V020000 Recall campaign 19V051000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V051000 Recall campaign 19V067000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V067000 Recall campaign 19V142000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V142000 Recall campaign 19V201000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V201000 Recall campaign 19V324000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V324000 Recall campaign 19V407000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V407000 Recall campaign 19V448000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V448000 Recall campaign 19V556000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V556000 Recall campaign 19E059000 ◆ Recall campaign 19E059000 Recall campaign 19V757000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V757000 Recall campaign 19V812000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V812000 Recall campaign 19V887000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V887000 Recall campaign 20V080000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V080000 Recall campaign 20V208000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V208000 Recall campaign 20V513000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V513000 Recall campaign 20V191000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V191000 Recall campaign 20V580000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V580000 Recall campaign 21V632000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V632000 Recall campaign 22V406000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V406000 Recall campaign 22V904000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V904000 Recall campaign 23V411000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V411000 Recall campaign 24V653000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V653000 Recall campaign 25V010000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V010000 Recall campaign 25V298000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V298000 Recall campaign 25V824000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V824000 Recall campaign 26V495000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V495000 Investigation EA23001 ● Investigation EA23001
  • Campaign 19V020000 was reported 147 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V067000 was reported 249 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V142000 was reported 112 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V324000 was reported 160 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V556000 was reported 260 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19E059000 was reported 215 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V757000 was reported 349 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V812000 was reported 441 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 20V080000 was reported 454 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 20V208000 was reported 383 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 20V513000 was reported 720 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 20V191000 was reported 410 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 21V632000 was reported 794 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V406000 was reported 1,232 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V904000 was reported 1,522 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V653000 was reported 2,192 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V010000 was reported 2,047 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V824000 was reported 2,366 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V495000 was reported 2,597 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2018-Q2 Owner reports 1
2018-Q3 Owner reports 5
2018-Q4 Owner reports 24
2019-Q1 Owner reports 52
2019-Q2 Owner reports 39
2019-Q3 Owner reports 56
2019-Q4 Owner reports 32
2020-Q1 Owner reports 26
2020-Q2 Owner reports 30
2020-Q3 Owner reports 35
2020-Q4 Owner reports 36
2021-Q1 Owner reports 51
2021-Q2 Owner reports 21
2021-Q3 Owner reports 23
2021-Q4 Owner reports 36
2022-Q1 Owner reports 38
2022-Q2 Owner reports 36
2022-Q3 Owner reports 35
2022-Q4 Owner reports 46
2023-Q1 Owner reports 76
2023-Q2 Owner reports 48
2023-Q3 Owner reports 71
2023-Q4 Owner reports 45
2024-Q1 Owner reports 64
2024-Q2 Owner reports 43
2024-Q3 Owner reports 57
2024-Q4 Owner reports 62
2025-Q1 Owner reports 78
2025-Q2 Owner reports 62
2025-Q3 Owner reports 68
2025-Q4 Owner reports 42
2026-Q1 Owner reports 56
2026-Q2 Owner reports 42
2026-Q3 Owner reports 36
2026-Q4 Owner reports 6
Recall campaign 1 18V332000
Recall campaign 1 18V556000
Recall campaign 1 18V822000
Recall campaign 1 19V020000
Recall campaign 1 19V051000
Recall campaign 1 19V067000
Recall campaign 1 19V142000
Recall campaign 1 19V201000
Recall campaign 1 19V324000
Recall campaign 1 19V407000
Recall campaign 1 19V448000
Recall campaign 1 19V556000
Recall campaign 1 19E059000
Recall campaign 1 19V757000
Recall campaign 1 19V812000
Recall campaign 1 19V887000
Recall campaign 1 20V080000
Recall campaign 1 20V208000
Recall campaign 1 20V513000
Recall campaign 1 20V191000
Recall campaign 1 20V580000
Recall campaign 1 21V632000
Recall campaign 1 22V406000
Recall campaign 1 22V904000
Recall campaign 1 23V411000
Recall campaign 1 24V653000
Recall campaign 1 25V010000
Recall campaign 1 25V298000
Recall campaign 1 25V824000
Recall campaign 1 26V495000
Defect investigation 1 EA23001
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Safety Recalls (30)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Electrical, Transmission / driveline, Fuel system, Steering, Glass / wipers / cameras, Brakes, Tires, Engine, Rear camera / backup safety, Cruise / speed control, Airbags, Body / frame, and Seat belts.

  1. Recall campaign 18V332000

    Electrical

    Report date
    Component:
    Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 18V556000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 18V822000

    Safety recall 18V822000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 19E059000

    Fuel system

    Report date
    Component:
    Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    Contact with the fuel tank may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 19V020000

    Steering

    Report date
    Component:
    Steering (STEERING)
    Consequence:
    A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Recall campaign 19V051000

    Glass / wipers / cameras

    Report date
    Component:
    Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY)
    Consequence:
    The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  7. Recall campaign 19V067000

    Brakes

    Report date
    Component:
    Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
    Consequence:
    If the brake pedal separates from the pedal assembly, the driver may be unable to brake the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  8. Recall campaign 19V142000

    Electrical

    Report date
    Component:
    Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  9. Recall campaign 19V201000

    Safety recall 19V201000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  10. Recall campaign 19V324000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  11. Recall campaign 19V407000

    Safety recall 19V407000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  12. Recall campaign 19V448000

    Tires

    Report date
    Component:
    Tires (TIRES)
    Consequence:
    The driver, referencing the tire placard label, may incorrectly inflate the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  13. Recall campaign 19V556000

    Electrical

    Report date
    Component:
    Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  14. Recall campaign 19V757000

    Engine

    Report date
    Component:
    Engine (ENGINE)
    Consequence:
    Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  15. Recall campaign 19V812000

    Steering

    Report date
    Component:
    Steering (STEERING)
    Consequence:
    An intermittent loss of power steering assist may cause an inconsistent steering effort, especially during lower speed maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  16. Recall campaign 19V887000

    Tires

    Report date
    Component:
    Tires (TIRES)
    Consequence:
    Without a warning indicator, the driver will be unaware if low tire pressure occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  17. Recall campaign 20V080000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    A sudden loss of power or a loss of 'PARK' function may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  18. Recall campaign 20V191000

    Rear camera / backup safety

    Report date
    Component:
    Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION)
    Consequence:
    The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  19. Recall campaign 20V208000

    Glass / wipers / cameras

    Report date
    Component:
    Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY)
    Consequence:
    Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  20. Recall campaign 20V513000

    Cruise / speed control

    Report date
    Component:
    Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL)
    Consequence:
    A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  21. Recall campaign 20V580000

    Safety recall 20V580000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  22. Recall campaign 21V632000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  23. Recall campaign 22V406000

    Fuel system

    Report date
    Component:
    Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  24. Recall campaign 22V904000

    Body / frame

    Report date
    Component:
    Body / frame (STRUCTURE)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  25. Recall campaign 23V411000

    Safety recall 23V411000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  26. Recall campaign 24V653000

    Safety recall 24V653000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  27. Recall campaign 25V010000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  28. Recall campaign 25V298000

    Safety recall 25V298000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  29. Recall campaign 25V824000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  30. Recall campaign 26V495000

    Seat belts

    Report date
    Component:
    Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
    Consequence:
    An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-10-14
Safety incident filters
Showing 5 of 1,478 complaints · page 1 of 60
2026-10-08Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11769778
CrashFireInjuryDeath
"My 2019 Ram 1500 was delivered to the factory-authorized dealership in Torrance, CA, for engine lights on warning failures under factory warranty. The dealership held the vehicle out of service for approximately 60 consecutive days from November 2025 to January 2026. The exact minute the vehicle was driven off the lot following this 2-month repair window, the identical dashboard safety warning lights immediately illuminated again. The Check Engine light continuously cycles on and off, preventing California smog compliance. Additionally, when hot, a severe, loud roaring noise emanates from the front engine bay as the cooling fan forces itself into emergency high-blast override. The defect is severe, persistent, and entirely unresolved, rendering the vehicle's safety systems inoperable immediately upon release." AC has not work for years, vehicle has been in and out many times, it's still under warranty and I'm afraid it will expired and I'm stuck paying out of pocket trying to fix it.
2026-10-06EXTERIOR LIGHTINGUnclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11769477
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Based of this forum [XXX], its a known issues with the 2019-2024 Ram bighorn that the SCCM Fails. causing the left turn signal to no longer function. currently i am having this issue, it has been 3 weeks of checking fuses and relays and module clusters. still nothing has fixed it. wondering if its the same issue that was a recall on a 21,22,23 models INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2026-10-05Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11768936
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Multi-function switch will not auto cancel after making turn have to put on left turn signal on to turn off right blinker. While driving the right turn signal will just turn on
2026-10-05Steering (STEERING)
NHTSA ODI 11768908
CrashFireInjuryDeath
At very low speeds, like 0-10 miles an hour, trying to turn the steering wheel left or right, cause the steering wheel to suddenly violently jerk back. Example. Im driving straight at 2 mph, try to turn left, and the steering fights me and jerks back to straight very violent, hurting my wrists.When you increase the speed, the steering appears to work, but Im afraid to test it at higher speeds. This also happens when parked.
2026-10-05AIR BAGS
NHTSA ODI 11768890
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The leather covering on the upper dashboard of my 2019 Ram 1500 Limited is coming unglued from the dashboard and bubbling/lifting up. The problem is getting worse over time. The dashboard and affected material are still installed on the truck and are available for inspection if requested. My safety concern is that the delamination is occurring on the passenger side of the dashboard in the area where the passenger air bag deploys. I am concerned that the loose and raised dashboard material could interfere with the intended deployment of the passenger air bag, change the way the dashboard opens during deployment, or create loose material during a crash. The passenger air bag has not deployed, so I cannot confirm that it will malfunction. My concern is based on where the dashboard material is separating and how much it is lifting from the surface. I have seen many other owners of Ram 1500 trucks reporting the same dashboard leather separation and bubbling problem, which makes me concerned this may be a common defect and not just an isolated issue with my truck. The vehicle has not been involved in a crash and there have been no warning lights or air bag warning messages. The problem is visible by looking at the dashboard. I am reporting this because I believe NHTSA should investigate whether this dashboard delamination could affect the safe operation of the passenger air bag. The issue started happening a couple years after owning the truck

Ram 1500 Complaints and Recalls by Year

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2019 RAM 1500?

Owners named Steering most often — 292 of 1,478 reports (20%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2019 RAM 1500?

NHTSA lists 30 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Electrical, Transmission / driveline, Fuel system, Steering, Glass / wipers / cameras, Brakes, Tires, Engine, Rear camera / backup safety, Cruise / speed control, Airbags, Body / frame, and Seat belts. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2019 RAM 1500?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Check for play in the wheel, noises on lock and whether it tracks straight. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-10-04 Open source record

Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-10-04
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

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