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#BS-2019-RAM150-7AE42019 Ram 1500Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 2,180 owners and 30 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 2,180 complaints, 113 crashes, 17 fires, and 30 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.8x the class average.
Top reported problems
steering wheel intermittently sticks in 11 oclock position
13 complaints • Severity 8.3/10
leaking rear window
9 complaints • Severity 9.3/10
power steering failure
7 complaints • Severity 8.9/10
will not shift out of first gear
6 complaints • Severity 6/10
leather dash bubbling
5 complaints • Severity 8.8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
372 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 18K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (504 reports) • Median: 18K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (372 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Ram 1500: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ram 1500, with 372 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 17,850 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 18K-mile mark.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ram 1500, with 339 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ram 1500, with 245 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ram 1500, with 200 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Ram 1500. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (30 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
SEATS
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.
STRUCTURE
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.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
+ 25 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2019 Ram 1500 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
High pressure fuel pump failure
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
The worst model year for the Ram 1500 is the 2014 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2019 Ram 1500 vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)
This vehicle
2,180
Class avg
453
4.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2,180 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 30 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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