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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2019 Ram 1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
207about this part
Share
14%of 1,496 total for the year
Median mileage
12,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 207 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Ram 1500, 14% of the 1,496 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“While driving down a curvy rural road, my vehicle lost all throttle control. I almost wrecked and had to stop at the exit of a blind 55mph corner. The vehicle had multiple check engine lights on including a electromic throttle control failure light, park brake failure light, trailer brake failure light (no trailer connected at the time), and a generic check engine light.”

NHTSA complaint #11194770, filed 2019-04, 6,831 miles

“Vehicle fails to start without any notice or apparent indications of a potential issue.I had someone use a code reader and got the following code p1df3... I checked Ram forums and this is a common malfunction. Without warning something drains the battery. No one knows what will fix it yet.”

NHTSA complaint #11355221, filed 2020-09, 32,002 miles

“2019 Ram with 13,000 miles. After my first engine oil change at 10,000 miles conducted by the Ram dealership. During normal driving conditions in the street and in the highway while in motion I feel the transmission slipping, like it takes a couple of seconds to fully engage. The truck is new and is happening daily. I feel that this is a manufacture defect that needs to be remedied immediately.”

NHTSA complaint #11245174, filed 2019-08, 10,500 miles

“I feel a knocking sensation either when I apply the brakes or gas after driving the vehicle. In my opinion, it feels like either the transmission or drive shaft are slipping. This happens almost every time I drive the vehicle in the city and usually when stopping at a red light or sign.”

NHTSA complaint #11242429, filed 2019-08, 9,000 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

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261010%
20254913%
20241519%
20232914%
202210817%
202110015%
20206310%
201920714%
2018609%
20179811%
201620213%
201522615%
201419211%
2013867%
2009924%

Other parts of the 2019 Ram 1500

Electrical system
382 complaintsSteering
340 complaintsOther or unknown
237 complaintsEngine
234 complaintsBrakes
134 complaintsFuel system
105 complaintsAir bags
93 complaintsBody and structure
81 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
79 complaintsVehicle speed control
53 complaintsSeat belts
33 complaintsSuspension
33 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Ram 1500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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