10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,391 miles

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2019 Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 9)

problem #164

Mar 072024

1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Oil Pan is Rusting and thin. Oil Pan gasket leaking warranty will not cover parts/labor. Oil pan holds vital lubrication for engine operation. Read tailgate handle does not operate properly. Must push closed to keep rear tailgate door from opening when vehicle is in motion

- Epping, NH, USA

problem #163

Mar 082024

1500

  • miles
A properly secured/closed tailgate popped open causing damage to the tailgate and trailer.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #162

Mar 132020

1500

  • miles
I have a 2019 Dodge Ram Rebel I have owned since new. Two months after I got it it had the tick. I have noticed every dodge ram on the road has this tick I mean every ram. I have always bought dodge since I have purchased vehicles. Is the anything that you can do for me on this issue there is fumes coming in the cab of the truck and it-??s unsafe since there is a problem with all vehicles in the brand. I-??m hoping so because this is starting to turn a lot of heads and people do get an upset stomach because of the noises and this is not what a 80,000 dollar vehicle should have happen.

- Mallory, NY, USA

problem #161

Feb 132024

1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The 8.4in screen made by Stellantis delaminating is a common issue for them and they refuse to put a recall out for it. Some screens including mine are delaminating to where it-??s difficult to see the backup camera in the day time, making it a safety issue. It also makes the screen harder to read, causing more attention to be focused on the screen rather than the road.

- Green Cove Springs, FL, USA

problem #160

Feb 062024

1500

  • miles
The persistent water leakage issue in my vehicle, which has been ongoing for an extended period. Water pooling under the left rear seat, even seeping beneath the mat. This not only poses a serious inconvenience but also raises concerns about potential damage to the vehicle's interior and electronic components. Please see attached document from the dealership.

- Scarsdale, NY, USA

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problem #159

Nov 012023

1500

  • miles
The rear window has cracks in the plastic surround and is leaking over the sliding glass window. Water is coming into the cab

- Blue Springs, MO, USA

problem #158

Nov 212023

1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I am not sure if this issue is electrical or suspension or even computer related. My car battery was dead after just driving it a few hours ago. I came out and heard a noise coming from the truck that sounded strange coming from under the hood, like something was trying to start or like a long delayed switching sound or airpump (I'm not sure). When starting the vehicle it only clicked and the battery showed low, the air suspension, airbags, safety systems and a lot more all lit up on my dashboard. I do have a video but on my cell phone not the computer from which I am writing this and it is too large of a file size for here. I placed the batter on a charger and it took a very long time to get enough of a charge but still wouldn't start. I had to get mad and keep pressing the start button and letting go on and off and on and off before it eventually started. I have not experienced this issue since but it was concerning to me that all the suspension, leveling, safety, headlight directional systems, etc. had errors flashing or cycling on the dash to be serviced and it killed my battery by having components activating audibly so and just disappear.

- Linden, NJ, USA

problem #157

Jan 192024

1500

  • miles
The backup camera started getting very foggy, overly sensitive to lights at night making it very blurry. I bought an aftermarket camera as a direct OEM replacement which works fine, however the onboard Uconnect 12" display will not allow me to turn back on the backup guidance lines over the video for the aftermarket camera on the display. I put the original camera back on, sometimes it has a horrible picture, sometimes just a fog and rarely good quality but either way the guidance lines do show clearly even when the camera's image is horrible. I put the aftermarket camera back on and it would not display or allow me to turn on the reverse backup guidance lines. Did they build in a feature that doesn't allow aftermarket part to be used in the software? From my understanding that would be illegal.

- Linden, NJ, USA

problem #156

Jan 092024

1500

  • miles
Happened twice within the last three months. The first time I was driving at a speed between 45-50 mph and vehicle shutoff with instruments reading vehicle must be placed in park depress brake and start engine. After coasting to a safe area to stop the vehicle seemed to have shifted into park just before a full stop and abruptly and aggressively stopped. Depressed brake and restarted then vehicle displayed same message again and shutoff, this time it would not restart. Inspected under hood for an obvious problem, did not find anything. After about 20 minutes vehicle started and was able to continue on with no problems until weeks later when vehicle again shutoff while driving. This time while driving around 70 mph on highway. Was able to coast to stop in emergency lane. This time the instrument panel displayed a TPWS error with no input to all tires. Tried to restart after coming to abrupt stop. Push to start had no power nor did anything inside the vehicle. After about 45 minute the depress brake and push to start symbol illuminated and vehicle started. Was able to make it home about 4 miles away the vehicle shutoff pulling into driveway. Loosing power at 70 mph is not a good feeling.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #155

Nov 292023

1500

  • miles
Large amounts of water enters the cab from a defective rear backlite assembly. Damage sustained to the rear seat fabric, cushion and carpeting. Concern for mold and mildew (health hazard). There is a pending class action lawsuit for the leaking issue. Dodge has extended the warranty on the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (3rd brake light). The rear backlite assembly has been replaced by the local Dodge dealer at the cost of $1485.40. Dodge is well aware of water entering the cab not only from the 3rd brake light but also the rear backlite assembly and the roof mounted antennae.

- Warminster, PA, USA

problem #154

Dec 092023

1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Since purchase of the vehicle in 2019, the truck has experienced this issue. When slowing down to a stop, the vehicle shifts goes out of gear (similar to neutral) and displays an error requiring the driver to shift into drive and then back into gear. It does this all the time, sometimes placing me in compromised situations in an intersection.

- Fulshear, TX, USA

problem #153

Oct 052023

1500

  • miles
The dashboard instrument cluster of my 2019 RAM 1500 Gen 5, Longhorn model, is completely inoperable (went blank). This poses a safety issue to the driver as it provides important safety readings like velocity, fuel levels, RPMs, engine temperature, and distance traveled, etc. Roadways have a designated maximum speed. Meeting the speed limit is difficult if you can't read your speedometer. You can receive a citation for driving too fast, or worst, you risk getting into an accident. Not being able to read your engine temperature is vital to the life of your engine, it may pose a dangerous situation, as your engine can overheat. When I contacted the dealer, they advised that it is a common issue and that the Manufacturer is aware. The dealer advised that they couldn't duplicate the problem, when I took my truck to the dealer, as my cluster was working at the time. The instrument cluster turns on and off intermittently. The map light of the truck also stopped working. I disconnected the overhead light assembly, disconnected and connected the modules and they seem to work for now.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #152

Nov 242023

1500

  • miles
The 8.4 infotainment screen became stuck either the rear view camera on not allowing you to change it or exit out. This stayed on during the drive and even after attempting to power cycle the screen. No buttons for climate or radio functioned and there was no way to turn the screen off or exit the rear view camera mode cause a distraction for the driver and could possibly lead a driver to believe the vehicle was still in reverse.

- Valley Park, MO, USA

problem #151

Oct 062023

1500

  • miles
While at a stop waiting to turn truck would not move. Saw a message on dashboard -?? shift into park and select desired gear. This has happened more than once. Later that day I lost all power. Engine shutdown, no power steering or brakes. Message stated -?? Place into park and restart engine -??. Truck is hard to start.No accident either time. Dealer is an hour away. Afraid to drive it to have it checked. Ram blogs show I-??m not the only one with this happening. Will someone get hurt? If I lived in a more populated area I would say yes. Someone will. A family with children would be hard to deal with.

- Blue Rock, OH, USA

problem #150

Oct 252023

1500

  • miles
While parking the tailgate opens, when I closed it and tried to open it the electronic tailgate handle would not unlock to open 10/25/2023. When parked overnight tailgate opens 10/25/2023. While driving on Interstate the tailgate opens and I almost caused an multiple car accident, I parked at idle closed tailgate tried to reopen and it would not unlock, I drove off and it dropped again 10/26/2023. At Chapman Chrysler Dodge Jeep 89014, I parked in the service drive informing the service advisor something is wrong with my tailgate, and it dropped in-front of the advisor, he closed it and tried to open it and it wouldn-??t open, while he was making my appointment it dropped again 10/27/2023. I have contacted the FCA Recall Spoke to Delroy he said my vehicle wasn-??t part of the recall, and with 23,534.5 miles it was out of base warranty, he said I have power train coverage, gave me a Case # 87802266 he told me to cancel my 7:00am appointment 10/28/2023 and wait for a correlating response so I didn-??t have to pay. I explain to him my vehicle is doing exactly what the Recall has outlined.

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #149

Oct 252023

1500

  • miles
Driving in normal conditions and front sunroof panel just exploded.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #148

Sep 142023

1500

  • miles
Driver side door lock no longer auto locks or opens.

- Cedarville, MI, USA

problem #147

Jun 132022

1500

  • miles
The exhaust manifold bolts have broken allowing the exhaust to escape into the engine compartment which allows these fumes to be pulled into the fresh air inlet into the cab of the truck. it has been inspected by Cole Chrysler in Marshall Michigan. their reply was it is happening on many of their trucks and cars with the Hemi engine and the cost to repair it is $1200 and is not covered under any warranty or recall, and said it is not a safety issue. I have made calls to Chrysler and have had zero cooperation in trying to resolve this issue. I am 64 years old and never in all my years of owning cars have ever seen an exhaust manifold bolt break under normal driving conditions. These are breaking one by one, there are 8 broken bolts now, the truck is louder and more fumes are escaping now. this is dangerous to the health to anyone who is having the same issue and cant afford to throw away $1200 on $20 worth of bad bolts. Thank you for taking the time to read this and please help all of us who are having this issue

- Battle Creek, MI, USA

problem #146

Jan 012023

1500

  • miles
Trucks guage cluster LCD display information center located behind the steering wheel, does not illuminate, and or work at all anymore. I cannot see warnings, issues with the truck, cautions, information, mileage, use the safety systems included with the truck, use automatic park assist, and know if the air bag system is functioning correctly. Anything that the screen is required for cannot be used, safety systems included. I cannot monitor vehicle temperatures, vehicle hours, or trip miles.. The analog guages work, but that is all. This is a huge safety issue and this should not be an issue. Current mileage is 57,589. The vehicle has been inspected by a certified ram dealer and they have told me I must replace the cluster since i am out of warrenty. The issue the ram dealer recognized as 'cluster internally failed' and must be completely replaced since the cluster is one unit, and the electronics are internal. There has been an individual recall issued for ONLY ONE 5th Generation 2019 Ram Limitied in regaurds to the cluster failure back in 2019. Ram cares says I am not covered. Why mine is not covered does not make sense to me. This is absolutely a safety concern, this is absolutely a danger not having access to any safety systems or information about the vehicle/truck, tire pressure, engine and trans temp, and everything mentioned above.

- Warminster, PA, USA

problem #145

Jul 172023

1500

  • miles
Rear window leak

- Wabash, IN, USA

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