2019 RAM 1500 engine problems
223 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 RAM 1500 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“019 Ram 1500 5.7L eTorque MGU (Motor Generator Unit) failed on 08/29/2025 at 62,105 miles. Vehicle died on road and would not restart, creating a safety hazard. Dealer confirmed battery was severely discharged due to MGU failure — alternator was not putting out voltage necessary to charge battery…”
filed Jul 13, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while reversing and driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle experienced rough idling and failed to exceed 30 MPH while driving. The vehicle was taken…”
filed Jul 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its…Campaign 23V411000 · Jun 8, 2023
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant…Campaign 19V757000 · Oct 24, 2019
Engine problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 4 | 6% |
| 2025 1500 | 58 | 19% |
| 2024 1500 | 23 | 34% |
| 2023 1500 | 45 | 24% |
| 2022 1500 | 240 | 41% |
| 2021 1500 | 272 | 41% |
| 2020 1500 | 153 | 25% |
| 2018 1500 | 108 | 17% |
| 2017 1500 | 155 | 18% |
| 2016 1500 | 291 | 19% |
| 2015 1500 | 334 | 23% |
| 2014 1500 | 300 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.