2019 RAM 1500 problems & reliability
1,473 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 RAM 1500, alongside 29 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
42 complaints report injuries (63 injured, 1 deaths reported).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles were involved in 391 fatal crashes with 157 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 379 | 26% |
| Steering → | 337 | 23% |
| Unknown / Other | 233 | 16% |
| Engine → | 227 | 15% |
| Power Train → | 205 | 14% |
| Service Brakes → | 113 | 8% |
| Air Bags → | 91 | 6% |
| Structure → | 80 | 5% |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 79 | 5% |
| Visibility/wiper → | 67 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 29 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 500 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 21,000 miles (middle 50% between 7,480 and 50,000 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Without any previous symptoms I lost power steering. A dash light came on with an exclamation point next to a steering wheel, and a message was displayed citing "Service Power Steering". Turning the car off and back on clears it, but it comes back at random. I do not always lose power steering, even when the light is…”
Steering · filed Sep 16, 2026
“The backup camera malfunctions, and glitches real bad half the time, and it sometimes happens while im using it at night. I feel like that could potentially be dangerous, and from a little research I have found that there are some recalls for this problem, but my truck isnt listed when I check the NHTSA. database.”
Electrical System · filed Sep 14, 2026
“While driving on the highway the truck lowered to aero mode as it should. After awhile it lowered to entry mode but still said that it was in aero mode on the dash. This caused the handling of the vehicle to become very hard. Once I pulled over and got out I noticed the truck was at a dangerous low level. I tried…”
Suspension · filed Sep 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- High pressure fuel pump failure
Engineering Analysis EA23001 · opened Mar 17, 2023 · open · led to recall 24V957
Technical service bulletins
1,175 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2019 RAM 1500. The 10 most recent:
Engine PNs: MY 24-26 WD/DT (5.7L) Code P00B is being misdiagnosed and incorrect parts are being installed causing over repair. Refer to SOL S2609000006 The IAFM Foam Engine Valley Cover (PN 53013735AB) does not provide…
9100898 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 8, 2026
Motor - window regulator
114072 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2026
Motor - window regulator
114073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2026
Cluster Message “To Operate Tailgate Shift to Park” Vehicle is In Park
S2608000033 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2026
CORE – HEATER
113276 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026
CORE – HEATER
113277 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026
SWITCH – HEADLAMP
113069 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 29, 2026
SWITCH – HEADLAMP
113070 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 29, 2026
Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
S2208000045 REV.D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2026
Outlet - air conditioning & heater
113066 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2019 RAM 1500 has 29 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2019 RAM 1500?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 21,000 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.