2019 Ram 1500
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 378 of 1,469 complaints (26%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more deaths (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 659 in 2018 to 1,469 in 2019.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | vs. 2019 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100–4,800 | 3,100–5,100 | 2,700–4,200 | 2,700–4,200 | 2,700–6,450 | |
| Combined MPG | 15–23 | 14–23 | 17–23 | 17–26 | 12–26 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 13–20 / 19–27 | 13–20 / 18–27 | 15–20 / 21–27 | 15–22 / 21–32 | 10–23 / 14–33 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 448–580 | 448–614 | 395–527 | 390–526 | 384–748 | |
| Complaints filed | 870 | 659 | 1,469 | 623 | 675 | |
| Recalls issued | 13 | 15 | 30 | 14 | 15 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 80 | 25 | 75 | 24 | 26 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 16 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 4 | |
| Injuries reported | 77 | 25 | 63 | 14 | 23 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Ram 1500 have?
30 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Ram 1500?
Electrical: 378 of 1,469 NHTSA complaints (26%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Ram 1500 get?
EPA rates it 17–23 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Ram 1500?
EPA estimates $2,700–$4,200 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (13)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 15 mpg (low) | 22 mpg | 17 mpg (low) | $4,200 (high) | 514 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 5.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | Midgrade | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | $4,200 (high) | 523 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 15 mpg (low) | 22 mpg | 17 mpg (low) | $4,200 (high) | 512 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 17 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,750 | 467 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 17 mpg | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 450 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 5.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | Midgrade | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | $4,200 (high) | 527 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 5.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | Midgrade | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,750 | 473 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 475 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg (high) | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 407 g/mi |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 418 g/mi |
| Configuration 11 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg (high) | 26 mpg | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 395 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 12 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg (high) | 27 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $3,900 | 448 g/mi |
| Configuration 13 | Automatic 8-spd | 6 | 3.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg | 27 mpg (high) | 22 mpg | $4,050 | 465 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 242 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 205 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 103 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical | 378 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Brakes | 134 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 336 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 47 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 102 | 42 | 0 | 39 | 1 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 103 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 94 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 234 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (30)
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE · Campaign 26V495000 · Jul 30, 2026
Defect: 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 Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR · Campaign 25V824000 · Dec 2, 2025
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are C2C, C7C, and C8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; AIR BAGS · Campaign 25V298000 · May 8, 2025
Defect: 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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR · Campaign 25V010000 · Jan 16, 2025
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE · Campaign 24V653000 · Sep 5, 2024
Defect: 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Consequence: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · Campaign 23V411000 · Jun 8, 2023
Defect: 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 fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS · Campaign 22V904000 · Dec 8, 2022
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 22V406000 · Jun 9, 2022
Defect: 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 fuel starvation.
Consequence: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR · Campaign 21V632000 · Aug 12, 2021
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Consequence: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.
SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · Campaign 20V580000 · Sep 24, 2020
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL · Campaign 20V513000 · Aug 27, 2020
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position.
Consequence: A pedal that does not return as expected may affect the vehicle's deceleration, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver's floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W63.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES · Campaign 20V208000 · Apr 9, 2020
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
Consequence: Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W25.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · Campaign 20V191000 · Apr 2, 2020
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) · Campaign 20V080000 · Feb 13, 2020
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel drive. A gear within the transfer case may not have been installed correctly, possibly causing the vehicle to become stuck in neutral. If this occurs while driving, there could be a sudden loss of power. Additionally, a loss of 'PARK' function may occur.
Consequence: A sudden loss of power or a loss of 'PARK' function may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer case, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W06.
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS · Campaign 19V887000 · Dec 12, 2019
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. An incorrect Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor could have been installed during production causing the sensor to not display the low tire pressure warning indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Consequence: Without a warning indicator, the driver will be unaware if low tire pressure occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensor, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE1.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · Campaign 19V812000 · Nov 14, 2019
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. These vehicles may have been built with a contaminated electric power steering (EPS) gear that may short circuit, potentially resulting in an intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Consequence: An intermittent loss of power steering assist may cause an inconsistent steering effort, especially during lower speed maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB8.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) · Campaign 19V757000 · Oct 24, 2019
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Consequence: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE · Campaign 19E059000 · Aug 28, 2019
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain Mopar Rear Step Kits, part number 82215289AB, designed for model year 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. In the event of a rear impact crash, the rear step kit may cause the rear control arms to contact the fuel tank.
Consequence: Contact with the fuel tank may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V93.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · Campaign 19V556000 · Jul 29, 2019
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence: Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems and increase the risk of crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V83.
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE · Campaign 19V448000 · Jun 14, 2019
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. The spare tire provided may differ in size and required inflation pressure from the information on the tire placard label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: The driver, referencing the tire placard label, may incorrectly inflate the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size spare tire with the correct size spare tire, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V67.
AIR BAGS; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE · Campaign 19V407000 · Jun 3, 2019
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrupted, disabling the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
Consequence: Disabled air bags and seat belt pretensioners increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ORC or replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are V61 and V71.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · Campaign 19V324000 · Apr 25, 2019
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke, which may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing.
Consequence: A fractured rear driveshaft could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it may result in a loss of drive power, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The FCA US recall number is V48.
STEERING · Campaign 19V201000 · Mar 18, 2019
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.
Consequence: If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · Campaign 19V142000 · Feb 28, 2019
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 48v auxiliary battery system located behind the rear seat (sales code: XBZ). Due to an incorrect assembly repair process, the auxiliary battery wire terminal connection may overheat.
Consequence: If the auxiliary battery system overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire within the cabin even if the ignition is off.
Remedy: FCA US has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the auxiliary battery fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The Chrysler number for this recall is V17.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES · Campaign 19V067000 · Feb 8, 2019
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. The affected vehicles have a brake pedal that may move too far and separate from pedal assembly.
Consequence: If the brake pedal separates from the pedal assembly, the driver may be unable to brake the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the adjustable pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V07.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM · Campaign 19V051000 · Jan 31, 2019
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles equipped with a 12" touchscreen display and a base-level heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC") system. Vehicles with this combination do not have a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
Consequence: The lack of a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V12.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · Campaign 19V020000 · Jan 31, 2019
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may have been improperly secured, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence: A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V04.
SEATS · Campaign 18V822000 · Nov 27, 2018
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The seat track position sensor on the manually-adjusted passenger seats may come loose and out of position, preventing the sensor from detecting if the seat is in the full-forward position.
Consequence: If the sensor cannot identify that the seat is in the full-forward position and adjust the frontal air bag deployment accordingly, there would be an increased the risk of a injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the passenger seat track position sensor bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB7.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY · Campaign 18V556000 · Aug 27, 2018
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled, possibly resulting in its failure.
Consequence: If the rear axle assembly fails, it can cause a loss of drive or the rear wheels may lock up. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle oil level. Rear axles with an insufficient amount of oil will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U88.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · Campaign 18V332000 · May 22, 2018
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.