2019 RAM 1500 engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2019 RAM 1500 — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally strong exhaust odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jolted and failed to maintain the intended speed while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was…”
filed Apr 2, 2025
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
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 1500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2023 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 1500 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 1500 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 1500 | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 1500 | 45 | 7% |
| 2017 1500 | 32 | 4% |
| 2016 1500 | 61 | 4% |
| 2015 1500 | 62 | 4% |
| 2014 1500 | 50 | 3% |
| 2013 1500 | 8 | 1% |
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.