10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,341 miles

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problem #307

Aug 162025

1500

  • miles
On August 20, 2025, my 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie was taken to the dealership for diagnosis after showing the warning -??Electronic Stability Control system needs service, -?? along with a flashing check engine light. The dealer pulled diagnostic codes and documented U0403-00 (-??Invalid Data Received from Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module A-??) as well as other communication errors. This is the same defect covered under Stellantis-?? recall for ABS module failures that disable stability control in 2019 Ram trucks. However, my VIN is not included in the recall. A few years ago, the truck experienced the same warning, but the problem cleared on its own. Now it has returned and is documented with codes in the dealer system. The dealership acknowledged other recalls were already completed on my VIN, but refuses to perform this safety recall since my VIN is not listed. ABS and ESC failures are not the result of consumer behavior. This is a faulty system created at the time of vehicle manufacturing. There has been no accident or outside damage, and nothing the owner could have done to avoid this issue. The defect lies with the vehicle-??s design and creates a serious safety risk for the driver and others on the road. I believe my VIN was excluded from the recall in error and request that NHTSA investigate and expand the coverage.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #306

Aug 182025

1500

  • miles
MGU (alternator) has went out on my truck and multiple dealerships have stated they can-??t fix it due to parts not available. Molar can-??t get the part and now I-??m stuck with no vehicle. The dealership told me they have multiple people waiting for the same part and that the MGU is faulty and fails on these trucks. My wife was taking my kids to school and they were stranded on the side of the road because my truck give a battery low warning and then died. It should be illegal for ram to continue to sell these vehicles and refuse to fix them. I can-??t even buy a used part to fix it because the dealership won-??t program and install a used part.

- Cherokee Village, AR, USA

problem #305

Aug 112025

1500

  • miles
The MGU (motor generator Unit) is failing. Appears to be a known issue with Chrysler. Problem is that this part is not available. Was told that there are over 3,000 backordered parts with no eta. The dealer said that they had several on backorder from May. This is a 2019 product and there is no reason that this part should not be available.

- Summerville, GA, USA

problem #304

Dec 202023

1500

  • miles
After coming to a rolling stop and making a right, I would attempt to accelerate. The vehicle would then throw itself out of gear and I could not accelerate. A message would appear on the dash "Shift to P then Desired Gear." The problem would not be fixed until the vehicle was put in park, then back into drive. I took the vehicle to RAM and they could not replicate the issue, but it would happen to me regularly (1-2 times a month at random). I told this to RAM Dealership and RAM Cares, but nobody seemed bothered that it could get people killed. The problem did not seem to get fixed until I took apart the throttle body and cleaned it out by hand. Since then, I had not had an issue.

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

problem #303

Aug 112025

1500

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway and turned off the vehicle. While attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to immediately restart, and several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. The vehicle then returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact was informed that the failure had been referred to an engineer with the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

- Pemberville, OH, USA

problem #302

Jul 042025

1500

  • miles
Mopar Part # 68623194AB Generator on a national backorder. There is a problem with this part and MOPAR cannot fix the issue - ETA is non existent - Truck has been parked since July 4. Making payments on a truck that is not functioning. The vehicle shut down completely on I-95. Had to have it towed to my home.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #301

Aug 012025

1500

  • miles
At about 77k miles, I started hearing a humming noise from the engine when I would accelerate and then decelerate. Upon inspection and confirmation from Ram dealership, the Engine Generator Kit (alternator) appeared to have a bad bearing and needed to be replaced. I initially agreed to the replacement until I was told that the part needed is on backorder and that there were roughly 4k orders placed ahead of mine nationally. This means I have no way of fixing this issue using an original MOPAR part. I was told I can agree to pay for the item to get the order placed and then wait until it comes in with no timeframe given other than it could be weeks or months. I am now having to drive around in a vehicle that could potentially breakdown at any time and thus leaving me with no vehicle. I do not have any warning lights on the dash but it seems like I am driving a ticking timebomb.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #300

Mar 312025

1500

  • miles
The alternator part has been out of stock since the beginning of 2025 my trucks alternator went out in March and have not been able to find the part available for purchase, it has been 5 months.

- Balch Springs, TX, USA

problem #299

Jul 302025

1500

  • miles
The truck lost power steering due to the soldering on the star connecting being messed up. The truck also had 4x4 not available, as well as no brake assist in reverse due to the communication issue. The dealership had to replace the star connector due to soldering issue.

- Newburgh, NY, USA

problem #298

Jul 252025

1500

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the left turn signal failed to engage as intended. Additionally, the contact stated that the instrument panel displayed that the right turn signal had engaged independently while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel module had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- Dillon, MT, USA

problem #297

Jun 302025

1500

  • miles
The "Generator Kit" which houses the vehicles alternator went bad. I have been waiting for more than 4 weeks for the repair to be done and the shop has no idea when the part will arrive. It is Generator Kit #68623194AB. I reached directly out to 12 dealers and none of them give me any idea of when they can get the part and have a waiting list themselves. The web is lighting up with thousands of complaints about this single issue. One dealer said they have no idea when the part will show up and they've already been waiting for "6" MONTHS. They said it could honestly be another 6 months. For an alternator"?" RAM Trucks has a major issue here and they have known about it for a while.

- Shakopee, MN, USA

problem #296

Jun 012025

1500

  • miles
When using reverse, the image stays on the screen in reverse for sometime. also, screen stays a solid color in black or blue at times not allowing any controls on the screen when attempting. Screen will sometimes freeze and reset sometime after driving. radio and or screen stays on for an extended period of time after turning vehicle off leaving vehicle and locking doors still allowing radio/screen to continue in operation.

- Michigan City, IN, USA

problem #295

Apr 012025

1500

  • miles
2019 1500 5.7 e-torque w/58,000. Bearing noise started a few hundred miles ago, waiting for replacement

- Eustis, FL, USA

problem #294

Jul 012025

1500

  • miles
[XXX] Known issue in 5th Gen Ram 1500s. Defective Mopar Connector Cam Buss. Causes the truck shifting problems and can cause going into park while driving. Issue below is on the forum causing a wreck. My 2019 Dodge Ram Limited started malfunctioning, causing me to wreck when the shifter unexpectedly went into park while I was driving. The brakes locked up, making the truck slide, and by the time it switched back, I was already sliding off the road. Parksense unavailable warning & service Shifter lights do come on. I called the Murfreesboro Ram dealer and they confirmed the issue that is was known to dealers. Majority of the dealers are sold out of the part due to this issue. Charging $200 in labor for a simple 10 min swap out of electrical part. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Spring Hill, TN, USA

problem #293

Jul 172023

1500

  • 154,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 60 MPH the messages "Service Air Bag System", "Service Electric Stability Control", "Service Trailer Brake System", "Service Park Brake", "Service Anti-Lock Brake System" and "Service Power Steering" were displayed and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that soon after, the transmission failed to shift into gears as intended, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact also stated that while driving and making turns the transmission will slip into neutral(N) upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stopped the vehicle, shifted to park(P), shifted back to drive(D) and drove to the residence. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the Electric Harness and RF Hub had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage approximately 154,000.

- Conroe, TX, USA

problem #292

Jun 102025

1500

  • miles
My name is [XXX] this truck have mĂșltiples elĂ©ctricas problems I talk white the dealers but do not have any rescues INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Riversude, CA, USA

problem #291

Jun 092021

1500

  • miles
Rear window seal has allowed water in to the cab of the truck and the electronic components under the back seat have already had to be replaced causing the vehicle to not operate properly. The rear window is still leaking and has leaked since 2021, when it was replaced under warranty. If water enters into the electronic components under the back seat or the air bags located in the head liner, while driving, this could cause severe damage to property and could be harmful to life.

- Temple, TX, USA

problem #290

Jun 182025

1500

  • miles
E torque alternator generator failure, loss of power while driving to all vehicle electrical systems. Part is on national backorder. Reading forums this has been an issue with ram on failure and backorder issues for over a year.

- Green River, WY, USA

problem #289

Jun 262025

1500

  • miles
The alternator failed suddenly and without warning, leaving me stranded on a road with no shoulder during 91?F heat. The vehicle lost electrical power and required a tow. This is not just a standard alternator, it-??s a component of the eTorque mild hybrid system and requires both a specific part and a dealer reprogramming (flash) to function. After the incident, I learned that the part is on national backorder with more than 4,000 vehicles waiting, according to multiple dealers and service centers I-??ve contacted. Ram has provided no reliable ETA, loaner, or support option. This is a critical failure that completely disables the vehicle and creates a dangerous safety situation, especially in high temperatures or in areas where pulling over safely is not an option. I was without air conditioning or any form of engine power while exposed to traffic and heat, and had to wait a prolonged time for a tow. This appears to be a widespread issue with Ram eTorque vehicles, particularly the alternator/starter-generator assembly. The required flash must be performed by a dealer, so no aftermarket or independent fix is currently viable. Ram has not issued a recall or taken accountability for this dangerous and increasingly common failure. I am filing this report to request investigation into the failure rate of these eTorque alternators, the supply chain delays that make timely repairs impossible, and the complete lack of contingency support or guidance for affected customers.

- Munfordville, KY, USA

problem #288

Jun 172025

1500

  • miles
I was at a stop light and I got a warning light and a check engine light that said service shifter. After that, it wouldn-??t shift gears and I was stuck in 1st gear. I pulled over and got a service tire pressure light, 4WD temporary unavailable light, service airbag light, ESC light, parking light. The vehicle was also sputtering and the cooling fan came on full force.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

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