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Electronic stability controlPart report

2019 Ram 1500 Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
1%of 1,495 total for the year
Median mileage
72,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2019 Ram 1500, 1% of the 1,495 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Started with telling me my tire was flat. I pulled over on the side of the highway which is dangerous and the tire was full of air. Then told me elcectroic brakes needed to be serviced. Not too long after that it kept telling me the four wheel drive is not working. I have never put the truck in four wheel drive. Also the ABS service light was flashing. Took it back to dealership 4 days after I bought it and they took it into their shop and 'fixed' it in a few minutes. Very next day everything started again. Took it back to dealership and they have kept it over the weekend. …”

NHTSA complaint #11320876, filed 2020-04, 600 miles

“The check engine light has been on several times. I've dropped my truck off at crown dodge of fayetteville and was told on two separate occasions that's everything was taken care of. Today 1 november 2020, I've purchased a brand new $200 duralast platinum battery and it's still being drained by some unknown issue. I received some help outside of the dealership and received the error code p1dr3. I told told that was a dealership code and I would have to return the vehicle to get it resolved. This will be the third time in a months time I would have to be without my vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11372548, filed 2020-11, 28,103 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while parked, several unknown warning signals were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11620222, filed 2024-10, 90,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the transmission downshifted unexpectedly. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission failed to shift to the intended gear while depressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light and an unknown warning light were illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11615370, filed 2024-09, 187,555 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 RAM 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000(Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle at the residence. …”

NHTSA complaint #11616414, filed 2024-09, 70,000 miles

Related recalls

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202510%
202411%
2022122%
2021162%
202010%
2019211%
201851%
201740%
201670%
201581%
2014171%
2013171%
200913%

Other parts of the 2019 Ram 1500

Electrical system
382 complaints
Steering
340 complaints
Other or unknown
237 complaints
Engine
233 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
207 complaints
Brakes
134 complaints
Fuel system
105 complaints
Air bags
93 complaints
Body and structure
81 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
79 complaints
Vehicle speed control
53 complaints
Seat belts
33 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Ram 1500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology