2019 RAM 1500 Structure Problems
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2019 RAM 1500, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 26,716 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear window” (27% of reports).
- 81structure complaints
- 26,716median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 67%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear window: mentioned in 22 of 81 complaints (27%)
- Water leaking: mentioned in 7 of 81 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 32 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 81 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
RAM 1500 structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2025 1500 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2024 1500 | 3 | 4% | — |
| 2023 1500 | 10 | 5% | — |
| 2022 1500 | 20 | 3% | 8,689 |
| 2021 1500 | 34 | 5% | 5,600 |
| 2020 1500 | 44 | 7% | 15,900 |
| 2019 1500 | 81 | 5% | 26,716 |
| 2018 1500 | 15 | 2% | 14,800 |
| 2017 1500 | 36 | 4% | 24,660 |
| 2016 1500 | 36 | 2% | 37,437 |
| 2015 1500 | 49 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2014 1500 | 41 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2013 1500 | 40 | 3% | 36,741 |
| 2009 1500 | 4 | 11% | 87,400 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
Risk: An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The sunvisors fall out of their brackets while driving, causing immediate loss of visibility. To be clear, it's not the bracket that's designed for the visor to pop in and out of. Itâs the main bracket that holds the visor supposedly permanently in place. Both of mine have broken and fallen out…
The cylinder that deploys the side curtain on the back passenger side spontaneously blew up in my truck. The vehicle was not currently being operated or on at the time is was parked in the driveway and was completely off. There was no forced entry and no collision it just spontaneously exploded…
Manufacturing defect in the rear window frame (Backlite) causing severe water intrusion. Water is pooling directly onto the RF Hub (Radio Frequency Hub) electrical module and wiring harness. This creates a high risk of unintended vehicle shutdown while driving or a total electrical…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 RAM 1500s have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about structure for the 2019 RAM 1500 (5% of the 1,492 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2019 RAM 1500 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 26,716 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2019 RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “rear window”, in 22 of 81 complaints, followed by “water leaking” (7).
Other 2019 RAM 1500 problems
- Electrical System problems (382)
- Steering problems (340)
- Engine problems (232)
- Power Train problems (207)
- Service Brakes problems (114)
- Air Bags problems (93)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (80)
- Visibility/wiper problems (67)
See all 2019 RAM 1500 problems or structure problems across all 1500 years.