2019 Ram 1500 transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 20V080000Feb 13, 202011 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel drive. A gear within the transfer case may not have been installed correctly, possibly causing the vehicle to become stuck in neutral. If this occurs while driving, there could be a sudden loss of power. Additionally, a loss of 'PARK' function may occur.

  Risk: A sudden loss of power or a loss of 'PARK' function may increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transfer case, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W06.

• Recall 19V324000Apr 25, 201910,160 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke, which may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing.

  Risk: A fractured rear driveshaft could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, or it may result in a loss of drive power, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. The FCA US recall number is V48.

• Recall 18V556000Aug 23, 20184,171 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled, possibly resulting in its failure.

  Risk: If the rear axle assembly fails, it can cause a loss of drive or the rear wheels may lock up. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle oil level. Rear axles with an insufficient amount of oil will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U88.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 28, 2026CAElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   2019 ram 1500, upon decelaration when coming to a stop, or to very slow, vehicle will drop into neutral/ lose ability to accelerate. Gear selecter dial indicator light will flash, dashboard message "shift to p, then select desired gear" will be displayed. During this time vehicle is unable to accelerate until driver come to a complete stop, shifts into n, then back into drive. Vehicle has lost ability to accelerate in the middle of active intersections, with active oncoming…

   NHTSA complaint #11767502 · source
2. Filed Aug 13, 2026CABrakesEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   This has now happened 3 separate times. Once 1 month ago, my husband and I were on the connecting road from [XXX] toward [XXX] by the water plants stopped in traffic and the truck completely powered off at a red light. It took 30 seconds for the truck to power back on, and be restarted. It showed a check engine light the rest of the drive. The next time it turned on from being off there was no check engine light. Last week we were driving on a the main road toward our house…

   NHTSA complaint #11756629 · source
3. Filed Aug 10, 2026137,700 miTXElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated shortly afterwards. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift out of first gear. The message “Slow Down - Service Shifter” was displayed. The contact associated the failure with TSB: (23-029-22 Rev. A); and referenced an extended warranty coverage. The vehicle was taken to a…

   NHTSA complaint #11755973 · source
4. Filed Jul 20, 2026INElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was on the highway when the vehicle alerted me that shift was unavailable then the auto start/stop was unavailable then the airbags were unavailable then my FUEL and my MPH were not reading. My windshield wipers started all on their own and could not be turned off! And my EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE INOP. I LOST POWER STEERING and was locked in gear! All while in morning rush hour traffic on the highway! The vehicle gave me a notification to get to my destination before turning…

   NHTSA complaint #11751567 · source
5. Filed Jul 3, 2026NYDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   The truck went into park from drive on its own . The emergency brake was also activated after going into park. The shifter knob kept switching from drive into park every time I slowed down at a light or stop sign.

   NHTSA complaint #11748202 · source
6. Filed Jun 29, 2026ORElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   System/Component Malfunction: High-voltage hybrid powertrain system failure. Code P0DAF-00 (Hybrid EV Battery Cell Balancing Circuit) is present and locked in the Hybrid Control Processor (HCP). Vehicle is available for inspection. Safety Risk: Operating a vehicle with an unresolved high-voltage hybrid cell balancing defect poses an immediate safety risk. Cell imbalances can cause sudden loss of motive power at highway speeds, propulsion shutdown, or an increased risk of a…

   NHTSA complaint #11747275 · source
7. Filed Jun 12, 2026TXTransmission & Drivetrain

   While coming to a stop or slowing down, truck shifts into neutral on its own without driver input. Truck then makes you press brake and shift back to drive.

   NHTSA complaint #11743639 · source
8. Filed Mar 26, 2026WATransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission won't go into reverse at times, auto shifting back to park before check engine light comes on. Vehicle initially started with hard shifts at low speeds about 25 mph. Issue progressed to the point where vehicle has to be put into reverse. Otherwise vehicle would not shift at the same point about 25 mph and would be stuck in the low gear until vehicle is shut off and restarted then put into reverse before proceeding. The issue has continued to grow where shifting…

   NHTSA complaint #11727381 · source
9. Filed Feb 26, 202682,000 miTNEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and hauling a 500 lb. trailer, the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, a bearing made an abnormal grinding sound. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, opened the hood, and noticed dust on top of the eTorque Motor Generator Unit (MGU). The contact was able to restart…

   NHTSA complaint #11720658 · source
10. Filed Feb 9, 2026100,000 miFLCrashTowedTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2019 RAM 1500. The contact stated that when his spouse started the vehicle during cold weather conditions, the engine was turned on, revved high, and the gear shift from park (P) to drive (D) inadvertently without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle jolted off and crashed into the door of a business. The contact's spouse sustained a head injury but did not receive medical attention. A police report was filed, but the info…

    NHTSA complaint #11716790 · source
11. Filed Jan 29, 2026MAElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    SEE FULL COMPLAINT NOTES IN ATTACHED PDF; SUMMARY HERE (you do not provide sufficient space to provide all info you request) I own a 2019 Ram 1500 4WD Limited (not eTorque). On multiple occasions, the vehicle has unexpectedly shifted out of Drive into Neutral while driving. When this occurs, a warning chime dings and a message on display directs me to “Shift to Park”. The vehicle immediately loses forward power (because it has shifted itself to Neutral), until I come to a…

    NHTSA complaint #11714209 · source
12. Filed Jan 25, 2026FLTransmission & Drivetrain

    have a 2019 Ram four-door. I had it for about 6 months when I got this alert for the first time. I was coming to a stop light, and the truck dings at me, gives me the error code "Shift to P then Desired Gear" and shifts itself into neutral. Once I come to a stop, I can then put it back into Drive and continue driving. This only happened once then so I let it slide at a quirk. Fast forward to now. The error code comes up at least 4 times per week, sometimes multiple times in…

    NHTSA complaint #11713254 · source

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