2019 Ram 1500 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 290 engine complaints for the 2019 Ram 1500, 20% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median mileage at failure of 19,000 miles. Three related recalls cover EGR cooler cracking, a crankshaft sensor issue, and floormat pedal interference.
- Engine complaints
- 290
- 20% of 1,477
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 5
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 19,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the engine losing power and stalling suddenly while driving, sometimes with loss of power steering.
- Multiple reports describe unintended acceleration, with the truck speeding up on its own on highways and city streets, forcing hard braking.
- Several complaints describe smoke or fire coming from the engine compartment, including one case where the truck caught fire while parked.
- Some owners report the EGR cooler cracking and leaking coolant onto the exhaust manifold, in some cases after the EGR recall repair had reportedly already been completed.
- One complaint describes the accelerator pedal sticking so the vehicle could not slow down even with the brake pedal depressed.
- One report describes an alternator/generator failure that shut down the engine on the highway and reduced steering and braking ability.
When 2019 Ram 1500 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 7, 2018, latest Sep 21, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 Ram 1500
- NHTSA 23V411000Jun 8, 2023Engine80,629 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 20V513000Aug 27, 2020Engine160,229 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 19V757000Oct 24, 2019Engine107,980 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
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.
Risk: 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.
Engine 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 engine problems in the 2019 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA lists 290 engine complaints for the 2019 Ram 1500, which is 20% of the 1,477 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do 2019 Ram 1500 engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2019 Ram 1500 is 19,000 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Ram 1500 engine?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 19V757000 covers a cracking EGR cooler on 3.0L EcoDiesel engines, 23V411000 covers a crankshaft position sensor tone wheel issue, and 20V513000 covers floormats interfering with the accelerator pedal.
- Have engine problems on the 2019 Ram 1500 led to crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data tied to engine complaints for this year show 7 crashes, 5 fires, and 3 injuries reported.