repaired · 2026 Q3
Rear/other: anchorage
NewRisk. An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2019 Ram 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,500 owner complaints about the 2019 Ram 1500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 29 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-010 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Ram 1500 has problems
1,500 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
383Electrical system11 crash/fire/injury
339Steering12 crash/fire/injury
235Engine9 crash/fire/injury
207Power train3 crash/fire/injury
114Service brakes
93Air bags
82Structure
81Fuel/propulsion system
67Visibility/wiper
34019 other systems24 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 383 | 11 |
| Steering | 339 | 12 |
| Engine | 235 | 9 |
| Power train | 207 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 114 | 15 |
| Air bags | 93 | 43 |
| Structure | 82 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 81 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 67 | 0 |
| 19 other systems | 340 | 24 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
29 recalls
2019 Ram 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Curtain: inflator
NewRisk. An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Air bags
Risk. A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Curtain: inflator
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
Risk. Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Tailgate: hinge and attachments
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Side/window: curtain
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2022 Q3
Seat belts
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Risk. Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Risk. A sudden loss of power or a loss of 'PARK' function may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. Without a warning indicator, the driver will be unaware if low tire pressure occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. An intermittent loss of power steering assist may cause an inconsistent steering effort, especially during lower speed maneuvers, increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2022 Q2
Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Risk. Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2020 Q3
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Risk. The driver, referencing the tire placard label, may incorrectly inflate the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Air bags
Risk. Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2020 Q3
Steering
Risk. If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. If the brake pedal separates from the pedal assembly, the driver may be unable to brake the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk. The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Seats
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2019 Q4
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. If the rear axle assembly fails, it can cause a loss of drive or the rear wheels may lock up.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ram.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
18kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 103 electrical system complaints. 94% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 37% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
70under 30k miles97under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
15 owners mentioned a cost$1,035median
Middle half: $494 – $1,511
Steering
14 owners mentioned a cost$3,450median
Middle half: $1,700 – $3,925
Engine
9 owners mentioned a cost$3,298median
Middle half: $2,000 – $4,600
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1500 median. How we score
'09'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Ram 1500 safety ratings
2019 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Ram 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- High pressure fuel pump failureLed to recall 24V-957
In owners' words
What 1500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The RAM 1500 classic was bought at the end of September 2026. There were only 15,635 miles on the truck. On the steering wheel face there are two separate button panels, one on each side of the wheel. The left side controls the info screen on the gauge panel. The right side controls the manual gear…
The manufacturer defect involving stress cracks in the rear window structure (TSB 23-042-24) caused water to flood the rear cab wall along with the leaking rear cab air pressure vents. This water has short-circuited the CAN-bus network/RF Hub, causing active dashboard failures including 'Service…
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
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