2019 RAM 1500 engine problems
228 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 RAM 1500 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle loses power unexpectedly without triggering a MIF indicator or logging a OBDII diagnostic code. The problem is the crankshaft position sensor temporarily fails causing the vehicle to stall, in my case, in stop and go traffic, which caused an accident. Once the 'Heat Soak' effect passes…”
filed Sep 20, 2026
“My 2019 ram 1500 had the hemi tick sound. Took it in to the dealership to check and verified it was a failed lifter and had metal shavings inside the motor. Dealership said I needed a whole new engine costing around 18,000 dollars. They also refused to warranty it even though there was a bulletin…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its…Campaign 23V411000 · Jun 8, 2023
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant…Campaign 19V757000 · Oct 24, 2019
Related service bulletins
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
Engine problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 8 | 9% |
| 2025 1500 | 67 | 19% |
| 2024 1500 | 23 | 32% |
| 2023 1500 | 46 | 23% |
| 2022 1500 | 244 | 40% |
| 2021 1500 | 276 | 41% |
| 2020 1500 | 155 | 25% |
| 2018 1500 | 110 | 17% |
| 2017 1500 | 156 | 18% |
| 2016 1500 | 291 | 19% |
| 2015 1500 | 335 | 23% |
| 2014 1500 | 302 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.