2019 Ram 1500 body & structure problems

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81 owners have reported body & structure problems with the 2019 Ram 1500, 6% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 36,500 mi.

Body & Structure complaints
81
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Related recalls
1
Median mileage
36,500 mi

Specific components reported

Body & Structure covers: Frame, body panels, doors, latches, locks, hood and trailer hitches.

ComponentComplaints
Structure:body62
Structure7
Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch3
Structure:interior panels:sun visor3
Structure:body:tailgate2
Structure:body:door1
Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Structure:frame and members1
Structure:interior panels:dashboard1

Body & Structure complaints across Ram 1500 years

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Body & Structure complaints by model year. The 2019 is highlighted.

Mileage when the problem appeared

4Under 10k1010k–30k1230k–60k560k–100k2100k–150k150k+
Complaints that list mileage, grouped by odometer reading.

Related recalls

  • Recall 22V904000Dec 8, 20221,224,078 vehicles
    STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.

    Risk: An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.

What owners say

  1. Filed Sep 19, 2026IDBody & Structure
    The sunvisors fall out of their brackets while driving, causing immediate loss of visibility. To be clear, it's not the bracket that's designed for the visor to pop in and out of. It’s the main bracket that holds the visor supposedly permanently in place. Both of mine have broken and fallen out so I know this is widespread and not just one bracket that randomly failed, not to mention the widespread documentation on the Internet of others having the same problem. This is a…
    NHTSA complaint #11765497 · source
  2. Filed Sep 7, 2026OKAirbagsBody & StructureElectrical System
    The cylinder that deploys the side curtain on the back passenger side spontaneously blew up in my truck. The vehicle was not currently being operated or on at the time is was parked in the driveway and was completely off. There was no forced entry and no collision it just spontaneously exploded causing roof damage, electrical damage, ceiling damage and cab light damage. The vehicle is currently parked at the dealership and has been verified by dealership that it was a…
    NHTSA complaint #11762562 · source
  3. Filed Apr 25, 2026WABody & StructureElectrical System
    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 short-circuit/fire. This is a known issue documented in TSB 23-016-21 and Warranty Bulletin D-23-17, yet the manufacturer is refusing to honor the 8-year warranty extension for my specific VIN…
    NHTSA complaint #11733757 · source
  4. Filed Feb 24, 2026ARBody & Structure
    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 concern. The leather separation is present at all times and continues to lift from the dashboard. The condition becomes significantly worse during hot and humid weather, as the…
    NHTSA complaint #11720300 · source
  5. Filed Feb 20, 2026INBody & StructureVisibility & Wipers
    Hello! I have had my 2019 RAM 1500 for 5 years now. I have called RamCare many times trying to get my problems resolved and they just keep saying my truck is not under the recalls. Both problems I have are exactly what the recalls are AND my manufacturing date on my truck shows that they SHOULD be covered, but for some reason the recall isnt attached to my truck VIN. 1: Cracked back window sliding frame. It is cracked in the EXACT spots thst show on the recall and my back…
    NHTSA complaint #11719510 · source
  6. Filed Jan 29, 202671,000 miNMBody & Structure
    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the sun visor frequently fell, obstructing the driver’s view of the roadway, creating a safety hazard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection, but the vehicle remained unrepaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
    NHTSA complaint #11714242 · source
  7. Filed Nov 6, 2025MSBody & StructureVisibility & Wipers
    Rear back glass frame is not sealed and the water is getting in truck doing cold morning the windshield get so much condensation witch would freeze inside the cabin soaking the dash and floor front and rear all coming from the problem of the back glass the frame that surrounds the glass has fracture point , warranty won't cover the repairs needed
    NHTSA complaint #11697808 · source
  8. Filed Sep 12, 2025122,000 miAZ1 injuredBody & Structure
    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact’s wife stated that while the vehicle was parked and shut off, the driver’s front door became inoperable. The contact reported that the front driver’s side door hinge began to detach, causing the contact’s wife to fall from the vehicle. As a result, the contact’s wife sustained ankle and wrist injuries and was transported to a local emergency room for treatment. The contact expressed concern that the failure posed a serious safety…
    NHTSA complaint #11686927 · source
  9. Filed Jun 14, 2025FLBody & StructureSeats & Seat Belts
    2019 ram 1500 big horn rear back lite leak. Anytime it rains it pours from the frame where it has developed two cracks on either side of the power sliding window. Dealer states it needs replaced after resealing the window and the 3rd brake light. Dealer states Ram will not pay for the replacement even though there is an extended warranty for 8 years or 150k miles on the backlite. I have opened a case with customer care...all they do is mediate between you and dealer they…
    NHTSA complaint #11666880 · source
  10. Filed Jun 3, 2025MIBody & Structure
    I am experiencing the EXACT same problems with my truck as recall 22V904000 (ZB8). Dodge refuses to make the repair under the recall. Dodge claims my VIN# is outside the recall range. But...I am experiencing the exact same problems associated with the recall. Please tell Dodge to extend the recall to my vehicle. Thank you.
    NHTSA complaint #11664491 · source
  11. Filed May 7, 202595,000 miARBody & Structure
    The contact owns 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the leather on the dashboard near the windshield had bubbled up and risen due to the heat. Due to the failure, the contact's vision was obstructed while driving at various speeds. The contact called a local dealer and was informed that there was no recall on the VIN. The contact was provided an estimate for a new dashboard. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the same information as the dealer. The…
    NHTSA complaint #11659509 · source
  12. Filed Mar 21, 202536,803 miMDBody & Structure
    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle after a snowstorm, the contact became aware that a large pool of water had seeped into the vehicle from the rear doors. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where the vehicle was inspected; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The VIN was not under recall, and the contact was informed that there was no fix for the vehicle. The vehicle…
    NHTSA complaint #11649769 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology