What NHTSA's records show for the 2019 Ram 1500: 1,497 owner complaints and 30 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Electrical System (382), Steering (340), Engine (234). 76 complaints mention a crash and 11 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2019 Ram 1500 owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice
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What NHTSA's records show for the 2019 Ram 1500: 1,497 owner complaints and 30 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Electrical System (382), Steering (340), Engine (234). 76 complaints mention a crash and 11 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2019 Ram 1500 recalls and complaints at a glance
NHTSA lists 30 safety recall campaigns and 1,497 owner complaints for the 2019 Ram 1500. The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (382), Steering (340), Engine (234). The most recent recall (NHTSA #26V495000, July 2026) covers the Seat Belts. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Ram dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).
Recall campaigns
30
Owner complaints
1,497
Complaints mentioning a crash
76
Complaints mentioning a fire
11
Most-reported problem areas
Component
Complaints
Electrical System
382
Steering
340
Engine
234
Power Train
207
Service Brakes
133
Air Bags
93
Recall campaigns
NHTSA #26V495000 — Seat Belts (July 2026): Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
NHTSA #25V824000 — Air Bags (December 2025): Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
NHTSA #25V298000 — Air Bags (May 2025): Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…
NHTSA #25V010000 — Air Bags (January 2025): Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
NHTSA #24V653000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (September 2024): Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
NHTSA #23V411000 — Engine and Engine Cooling (June 2023): Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the…
NHTSA #22V904000 — Structure (December 2022): Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
NHTSA #22V406000 — Fuel System, Diesel (June 2022): Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in…
Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-11-07.
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