2019 Ram 1500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 390 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Ram 1500, 26% of all 1,477 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 16,700. Three related recalls cover instrument cluster illumination, a 48v auxiliary battery, and a software flash.
- Electrical System complaints
- 390
- 26% of 1,477
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 16,700 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden total power loss while driving, including one case where the steering locked and the truck rolled off the road.
- Several complaints describe a burning smell and smoke or fire coming from the engine bay or trailer tow module, sometimes with visible flames under the vehicle.
- Power steering has cut out unexpectedly during turns, with the gauge cluster displaying a power steering unavailable warning.
- Backup and driver-assistance sensors have failed intermittently, including a flickering rearview camera image and non-functioning park-assist that owners link to resulting collisions.
- Some owners report the electrical system turning on and off intermittently, disabling safety systems like driver assistance sensors.
When 2019 Ram 1500 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 18, 2018, latest Sep 14, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Ram 1500
- NHTSA 19V556000Jul 26, 2019Electrical System237 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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."
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 19V142000Feb 28, 2019Electrical System33 vehicles
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
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.
Risk: 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.
Electrical System complaints by 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems on the 2019 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA lists 390 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 model year, which is 26% of the 1,477 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2019 Ram 1500?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: campaign 19V556000 for instrument cluster illumination, 19V142000 for a 48v auxiliary battery fastener issue, and 18V332000 for a software flash.
- At what mileage do 2019 Ram 1500 electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Electrical System complaints on this model year is 16,700 miles.
- Have electrical problems caused crashes or fires on the 2019 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 7 crashes, 4 fires, and 5 injuries reported for the 2019 Ram 1500.