Ram 1500 Complaints (2019)

1,496 consumer complaints on file.

#11607371August 8, 2024
STEERING
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of a failure with the power steering. The contact stated the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the contact also noticed a whistling sound coming from the steering wheel. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606316August 4, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel filler does not allow fuel to enter at normal rate, causes pump to constantly kick off, annoying at first but now has become a safety hazard as some pumps now make fuel spit back out when filling, no warning lamps, took it to the dealer said it is a common issue, bad rollover valve needs a new tank, would not warranty the item because even though the truck has a decal under the hood stating that it California emissions, it does not have a California emission sales code.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606353August 4, 2024
POWER TRAIN, STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On Friday August 2nd. 2024 approximately 11am I was driving my 2019 ram 1500 laramie. At about 28 mph my truck lost power steering. Message in my dashboard says Power steering unavailable. The steering was very hard, harder when the engine is not running. I pulled over and waited 10mns and restarted the truck and everything went well. And I drove off it happened again within 10mns or 5mi. Same thing pulled over waited 5mns and restarted the truck and the message is gone and truck drove like normal. It happened 3 times within 15mi of driving. Take it to the dealership and they confirm my steering wheel rack electric module has failed and quoted my $3500 for repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606378August 4, 2024
AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN. Has an investigation been opened into the delamination of the Leather dashbords, in the RAM LIMITED 1500. Concerned how the disfigured dash surface will impede the function of passenger Air Bag deployment. A review of U Tube. Will have pictures / videos.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606242August 3, 2024
ENGINE
I was driving and the truck shut off causing me to stop in the middle of an intersection. I had to steer the the truck with no power steering. If I was going faster I would have crashed. This is what the Dealership found. CONFIRMED NO START CONDITION. SCANNED VEHICLE AND FOUND DTC P0340-CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT - BANK 1 SENSOR 1. VERIFIED GETTING FUEL AND SPARK. PERFORMED COMPRESSION TEST. 0 PSI. HAS FAST CRANK. REMOVED PASSENGER VALVE COVER AND CRANKED ENGINE. NO MOVEMENT. REMOVED TIMING COVER TO INSPECT. FOUND TIMING CHAIN SNAPPED. TENSIONER IN PIECES. CHAIN GUIDES DESTROYED. ENGINE OVERROTATED. BENT VALVES. DAMAGED CYLINDER HEADS. CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. RECOMMENDING REPLACEMENT OF LONG BLOCK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605884August 1, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The truck with provide warnings "front/rear sensors temporarily disabled" and "service shifter" before starting to shift itself back and forth between 1st and 3rd gear. When it does this it will often stay in whatever gear it is in when accelerating and not shift with no regard for speed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605579July 31, 2024
STEERING
Was driving 40mph when my power steering failed, came up with a warning message: “Power Steering Unavailable Service Required,” then the engine shut off WHILE STILL DRIVING. I had two of my kids with me in the truck. Fortunately I was able to coast through a green light and muscle the powerless truck into a parking lot. Waited for about 15 min and the truck started back up with no check engine lights. The risk of crash or injury is huge - I’m extremely thankful this didn’t happen on a highway or while towing my travel trailer. My truck is useless until the dealer takes a look. My fear is that the dealer won’t be able to replicate the fault when I have the truck towed in. This is the second of two times this has happened in 2 days. The first was in the driveway with the exact same symptoms.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605229July 29, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Instrument cluster in my 2019 dodge ram 1500 Bighorn edition has been dark for about a month no longer see any information as to tire pressure or warnings or alerts to the computer system because it is completely dark. I have seen multiple complaints on this site and I would like to know how to proceed, I can’t continue to drive this way
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605264July 29, 2024
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds in the driveway, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power but continued running. The contact became aware that the vehicle was unable to shift into gear, prompting the contact to turn off the vehicle. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the rack and pinion that had created an electrical short. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V812000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 125,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604464July 25, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V411000. Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604236July 24, 2024
ENGINE, SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with alternator, tension belt, torque sensor, and CV axle shaft failure. The contact was informed that the alternator, tension belt, torque sensor, and CV axle shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 82,032.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11603384July 19, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER
My windshield wiper speed slowed down then stopped in the middle of my windshield and stop working completely when it was raining. I had to pull over and wait for the rain to stop so I wouldn't cause an accident. I know there is a recall on the ram 2500 and 3500 hundred. I was wondering if the recall expanded to 1500 built around the same time?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11603167July 18, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he became aware that the instrument panel was not functioning as needed and failed to display pertinent vehicle information. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V556000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11602794July 16, 2024
STEERING
Cruising at highway speeds while turning left the steering wheel sticks and does not go back to center. The driver has to turn it right an inch or two before releasing and goes back towards center.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11602317July 15, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
service shifter, park sense unavailable, auto start stop unavailable warning lights came on ever time truck are in slow speed or stopped. sometimes cancel the cruise control and turn on the check engine light
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11601758July 13, 2024
AIR BAGS
Air bag light need service
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11600978July 10, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Service antilock brake system on, told by dodge dealership that the problem is the abs module needs replace. Tech at dealership stated this is a known problem by chrysler but no recall has been issued. Due to this problem the part is on back order. And unable to be fixed at this time. Tech also stated that replacing this part. In the future could have the same problem again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11600603July 9, 2024
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Vehicle developed the infamous "hemi tick" chronicled in multiple news articles, bulletins & complaints. Defective exhaust manifold design causes it to trap heat, melting the bolts and cracking the manifolds. This leads to loud ticking when engine is started from cold and can eventually lead to engine failure. Had to have both manifolds replaced, along with gaskets.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11600235July 8, 2024
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that there was water leaking from the driver’s side rear window. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed; however, the dealer inspected the vehicle and confirmed that there was a water leak coming from the driver’s side rear window. The dealer suggested that a Glass repair facility be contacted for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,458.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597919July 1, 2024
STEERING
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of a failure with the power steering. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and would not function properly while attempting to make a turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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