2019 Ford Ranger vs 2019 RAM 1500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Ford Ranger | 2019 RAM 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 266 | 1,473 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 29 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 140 | 1,175 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 75 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 17–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 25,907 mi | 21,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | RAM 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 40 | 379 |
| Steering | 5 | 337 |
| Power Train | 92 | 205 |
| Engine | 27 | 227 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 113 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 91 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 79 |
| Structure | 3 | 80 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Shifting problems | 23 | 0 |
| Stalling | 21 | 72 |
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 72 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 87 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 33 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 21 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
2019 Ford Ranger
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.