Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Ram 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Ram 1500 has 30 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,497 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V495000 Improperly Installed Seat Belt Buckle Anchor/FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V824000 Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V298000 Improperly Connected Air Bag/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V010000 Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V653000 Disabled Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V411000 Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V904000 Tailgate May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V406000 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V632000 Side Curtain Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V580000 Seat Belt Retractor May Not Slow Movement NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V191000 Rearview Image Can Remain on Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V513000 All Weather Floor Mats may Interfere with Pedals NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V208000 Windshield Wipers May Not Operate Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V080000 Improperly Installed Transfer Case NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V887000 Incorrect TPMS Installed/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V812000 Electric Power Steering Gear Can Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V757000 EGR Cooler May Crack and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19E059000 Bed Step may cause Fuel Leak after Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V556000 Driver Warnings May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V448000 Spare Tire may not match Spare Tire Information NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 382 complaints
- Steering 340 complaints
- Unknown or Other 237 complaints
- Engine 234 complaints
- Power Train 207 complaints
- Service Brakes 114 complaints
Of the 1,497 complaints on file, 76 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 1,497 complaints, owners report 63 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Ram 1500 has a high number of owner complaints and recalls, indicating potential reliability issues. With major areas like the electrical system and steering receiving many complaints, and 30 recall campaigns highlighting persistent safety concerns, there is limited evidence to suggest long-term reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | very common |
| Steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | very common |
| Engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | common |
| Powertrain | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$2,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Battery inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Check engine light
- Reduced power steering assist
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Ram 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.