2019 Ram 1500 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 251 complaints for the 2019 Ram 1500, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 251 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 25,000 miles 62 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 28 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 62 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 25,000 miles, and 66% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 5 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2019 ram 1500. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle cut in front immediately as the lanes were merging. As a result, the driver depressed on the the brake pedal and swerved to the left direction crashing into the rear of the vehicle who cut in front and into a curb. After the crash, the vehicle engulfed in flames instantly. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed but it was unknown if a fire report was filed.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while reversing and driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle experienced rough idling and failed to exceed 30 MPH while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,165.
Other problems reported for the 2019 Ram 1500
- Electrical system 384 complaints
- Steering 340 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 201 complaints
- Brakes 134 complaints
- Fuel system 104 complaints
- Air bags 93 complaints
- Body & structure 81 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 79 complaints