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2019 Ram 1500 · symptom sheet

Engine rattles or ticks

  • 25owner reports
  • 75,500median miles
  • 0involved a crash

Newest report Mar 11, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026

242 of the 1,467 complaints on this car are about the engine. 25 of those describe engine rattle.

Tick what matches of 25 reports

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What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the lifters (5 reports).

Recalls and investigations

2 recalls on the engine cover the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

23V-411Jun 8, 2023
Engine And Engine Cooling

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Risk and remedy
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
19V-757Oct 24, 2019
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.

Risk and remedy
Risk: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 43,000 and 103,000 miles, from the 8 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“Engine ticking noticeably loud ticking noise loss of power and poor engine performance”

Filed Mar 19, 2025

“Engine developed a ticking sound at idle. Turned out to be broken bolts on the exhaust manifolds which could have caused carbon monoxide to leak into cab of truck.”

Filed Sep 30, 2024

“Vehicle developed the infamous "hemi tick" chronicled in multiple news articles, bulletins & complaints. Defective exhaust manifold design causes it to trap heat, melting the bolts and cracking the manifolds. This leads to loud ticking when engine is started from cold and can eventually lead to engine failure. Had to have both manifolds replaced, along with gaskets.”

Filed Jul 9, 2024

“Passenger exhaust manifold is leaking fumes into the cab. The leak started in January of 2024 as a slight ticking and has become worse. The truck has 47k miles.”

Filed Apr 23, 2024 · 47,000 miles

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 25 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.

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