2019 RAM 1500 exterior lighting problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2019 RAM 1500 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Has happened 5 times, I also replaced the battery with a new one. Cargo light switch cuts on by itself and drains battery.Issues with rear camera after battery was charged. Also CarPlay doesn’t work sometimes.”
filed Mar 22, 2026
“Driving 60mph in 8th gear while raining, 40 deg F, in Minnesota. The truck shut off (I did not press the Start/Stop button) and dash said "Vehicle Not in Park." Went to pull over, put on turn signals, but they didn't work (it acted like the vehicle was completely shut off but was still rolling at…”
filed May 20, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 7 | 10% |
| 2025 1500 | 45 | 15% |
| 2024 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 1500 | 13 | 7% |
| 2022 1500 | 13 | 2% |
| 2021 1500 | 13 | 2% |
| 2020 1500 | 19 | 3% |
| 2018 1500 | 10 | 2% |
| 2017 1500 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 1500 | 18 | 1% |
| 2015 1500 | 26 | 2% |
| 2014 1500 | 39 | 2% |
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.