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2019 Ram 1500

2019 Ram 1500: electrical and steering top the complaint list

Electrical system faults make up the largest share of owner complaints, with steering failures close behind — both categories include reports of fires and crashes. Owners most commonly describe sudden loss of vehicle control or unexpected behavior immediately after taking delivery, sometimes within days of purchase. Engine and powertrain complaints frequently overlap, with reports of unintended acceleration accompanied by multiple warning lights illuminating at once.

Most reported areas

Electrical System safety 25%
Owners report the truck becoming inoperable shortly after delivery, with the vehicle failing to respond to driver inputs such as reversing out of a driveway. · 4 fire · 7 crash · 5 injured
Steering safety 23%
Owners report sudden complete loss of steering while driving at highway speeds, with dealers attributing the failure to the PCM shutting down steering in response to a voltage condition. · 11 crash · 2 injured
Engine safety 15%
Owners report the vehicle accelerating on its own immediately after taking delivery, accompanied by multiple safety warning lights activating at the same time. · 4 fire · 4 crash · 2 injured
Power Train safety 14%
Owners report unintended acceleration at delivery along with multiple safety lights coming on, with repair attempts including throttle-related component replacement. · 1 fire · 2 crash · 1 injured
Service Brakes safety 9%
Fewer reports (127, 9%) but the most crashes of any area - 15, plus 2 fires and 7 injuries. Test braking thoroughly before you commit.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 1,437 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.