2019 Ram 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,494 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,200miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the suspension of the 2019 Ram 1500, 2% of the 1,494 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle has been in service for over 6 months. They are unable to figure out what is wrong. My Ram constanly makes a banging noise while driving. They changed the entire front end and the noise continues. Also have a mildue smell and pictures of water leaking down the inside of the windshield. Opened a case with FCA they refuse to buy the truck back”
NHTSA complaint #11306842, filed 2020-02, 14,000 miles“Loose rear suspension. Creates a wobble that increases with speed. Vehicle seems unstable. Been to multiple dealers and they say tires are out of line. I have paid for eight wheel alignments and the problem has been constant since I purchased the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11326912, filed 2020-06, 2,000 miles“On three (3) different occasions between february 25 and april 29, 2019 while driving the vehicle on an open highway, twice on the interstate and once in the city, the vehicle started to bounce out of control and shortly afterwards the alert message came on the screen indicating that I should service the suspension system immediately . Three different times I have had to return the vehicle to the dealership due to suspension problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #11206057, filed 2019-05, 26,500 miles“I let my son off at tsc door, turned to park, and bam!!, loud noise as if I hit concrete. I proceeded to move forward, to only have my truck veer to the left, bumping up next to pole. I reversed slightly and my left front side went down. I stopped. Got out and seen my front left tire down inward, found a broken piece under the front of the truck. Called my insurance sf, was told to call chrysler because my vehicle is under warranty. Chrysler contacted. Truck was towed to nearest chrysler dealership. This occured april 9th, 2019. I just bought the truck jan. 4th, 2019. …”
NHTSA complaint #11209380, filed 2019-05, 2,500 miles“While driving, power steering unavailable caution followed by service suspension immediately. Power steering is lost while driving and intermittently comes back or is lost. I have taken to the dealership twice and they 'can't find anything wrong'. This is extremely dangerous while driving at 50-70 MPH on the highways and interstate.”
NHTSA complaint #11176182, filed 2019-02, 10,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11033953Jun 10, 2026Shock absorber - suspension
- 11033952Jun 10, 2026Shock absorber - suspension
- 11026551Dec 1, 2025Lower Ball Joint / Lower Control Arm Servicing Updates.
- 11023168Sep 12, 2025Shock And Strut Diagnosis And Replacement Guidelines Leaking, noisy, or weak shocks or struts.
- 11023074Sep 2, 2025Shock absorber – suspension & shocks - rear
- 11018676May 21, 2025"Shock And Strut Diagnosis And Replacement Guidelines Leaking, noisy, or weak shocks or struts. "
- 11014697Feb 25, 2025"Front Lower Control Arm Stabilizer Link Noise Customers may experience the following: ● Rattle or clunk noise coming from the front end of the vehicle when driving over bumps…
- 11012987Jan 17, 2025ARM Lower Control WHAT: Clunking noise from Front Stabar link to Front Lower Control Arm (FLCA). WHY: The joint is coming loose due to loss of clamp load when there is embedment…
- 11011701Dec 10, 2024ARM Lower Control WHAT: Clunking noise from Front Stabar link to Front Lower Control Arm (FLCA). WHY: The joint is coming loose due to loss of clamp load when there is severe…
- 11010972Nov 22, 2024Bushing - stabilizer bar
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 | 16 | 3% |
| 2021 | 9 | 1% |
| 2020 | 14 | 2% |
| 2019 | 33 | 2% |
| 2018 | 22 | 3% |
| 2017 | 50 | 6% |
| 2016 | 68 | 4% |
| 2015 | 56 | 4% |
| 2014 | 111 | 6% |
| 2013 | 44 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ram 1500
382 complaintsSteering
340 complaintsOther or unknown
237 complaintsEngine
233 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
207 complaintsBrakes
134 complaintsFuel system
104 complaintsAir bags
93 complaintsBody and structure
81 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
79 complaintsVehicle speed control
53 complaintsSeat 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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