2019 Ram 1500 Electrical Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are electrical problems on the 2019 Ram 1500?
382 owners have reported electrical problems on the 2019 Ram 1500, 26% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 7,000–45,000 miles. 4 recalls cover this area.
382 complaints 26% of all 2019 complaints 19,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (98 of 382). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Electrical complaints by the year the problem happened.
Electrical complaints by 1500 year
Related recalls
Driver's airbag may not deploy properly
Injury riskThe driver's side airbag may not be connected correctly, so it might not inflate as designed in a crash. That raises the risk of injury to the driver.
Fix: The dealer will secure the airbag connectors at no cost to you.
Recall 25V298000 · May 2025Instrument cluster / panel
The instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings. As such, these vehicles fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays." Failure of the instrument cluster to properly illuminate may prevent the driver from receiving warnings about the vehicle's systems and increase the risk of crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument cluster, free of charge.
Recall 19V556000 · Jul 2019Battery wire may overheat, causing cabin fire
Fire riskA wire terminal on the auxiliary battery may overheat because of an incorrect assembly repair. If it overheats, there is a higher risk of a fire inside the cabin, even when the ignition is off.
Fix: The dealer will properly secure the auxiliary battery fasteners at no charge to you.
Recall 19V142000 · Feb 2019Cruise control may not switch off
Crash riskA short in the wiring can keep the cruise control engaged even when you press the brake or turn the system off, so the car may hold its speed or speed up. This raises the risk of a crash, so stop using cruise control until the repair is done.
Fix: The dealer will update the engine or powertrain control software at no charge.
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Other 2019 Ram 1500 problems
Common questions
What are common 2019 Ram 1500 electrical problems?
Complaints most often name the instrument cluster / panel, starter assembly and switch.
At what mileage do 2019 Ram 1500 electrical problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 7,000–45,000 miles. The middle value is about 19,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2019 Ram 1500 electrical problems?
Yes: 25V298000, 19V556000, 19V142000, 18V332000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which 1500 year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2019 1500, with 382 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.