2019 RAM 1500 structure problems

79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2019 RAM 1500 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.

Structure complaints

share of all complaints

30,500 mi

median reported incident mileage

3 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Manufacturing defect in the rear window frame (Backlite) causing severe water intrusion. Water is pooling directly onto the RF Hub (Radio Frequency Hub) electrical module and wiring harness. This creates a high risk of unintended vehicle shutdown while driving or a total electrical…”
filed Apr 25, 2026
“1 The vehicle’s dashboard upper trim panel (leather covering and stitching) has failed. The leather is lifting and separating from the dashboard surface, and the stitching is coming undone. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. 2. The lifting and peeling leather creates a safety…”
filed Feb 24, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
S2208000045 REV.D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2026
Instrument Panel Delamination Customers may comment on the following: ● Wrinkles or bubbles in the instrument panel cover Fig. 1. This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly replacing the instrument panel cover.
23-007-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 13, 2026