2019 Ram 1500 · symptom sheet
Multiple warning lights come on at once
- 39owner reports
- 43,000median miles
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Sep 7, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
566 of the 1,481 complaints on this car are about the electrical system. 39 of those describe warning lights.
Tick what matches of 39 reports
Warning lights on other 1500 years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What this problem usually is
This sheet is for the moment the whole dash lights up at once: a string of warnings for systems that seem to have nothing to do with each other. Sometimes features drop out. Sometimes it's all gone on the next start. When that many systems complain together, it makes sense to look first at what they have in common.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (11 reports), the module (7 reports) and the wiring (7 reports).
Recalls and investigations
3 recalls on the electrical system cover the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
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."
Due to an incorrect assembly repair process, the auxiliary battery wire terminal connection may overheat.
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
All 30 recalls on the 2019 Ram 1500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the 1500
Engine stall with intermittent restart. Open.
Software security vulnerability. Closed jan 5, 2016, led to recall 15V-508.
Totally integrated power module failure. Closed jul 24, 2015.
None of these investigations covers the 2019 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 13,900 and 60,328 miles, from the 23 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Lost power while driving down the highway. All the dash lights and windshield wipers turned on and lost power steering. The steering gear assembly failed without warning.”
Filed May 11, 2026
“Third Brake light (pulse brake light) causes interior leaks causing damage to electrical, interior rust on seats, water damage, headliner staining. This is a common issue. Larson Dodge in Puyallup stated they see approximately three Rams in weekly for this issue including my vehicle 1500. Dodge should do a recall to replace light and repair all damage caused by water damage.”
Filed Apr 20, 2026
“The alternator/generator (part #68623194AC) stopped working and rendered the car undriveable. This happened while we were driving. It is available for inspection. The problem has been confirmed. The car started making a terrible noise prior to all of the lights coming on and it becoming undrivable.”
Filed Mar 10, 2026
“service shifter, park sense unavailable, auto start stop unavailable warning lights came on ever time truck are in slow speed or stopped. sometimes cancel the cruise control and turn on the check engine light”
Filed Jul 15, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 39 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. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 218 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 153 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 143 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 133 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 92 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 77 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 74 reports
- Water leaks into the cabin 63 reports
- Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks 45 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 44 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 43 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 33 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 28 reports
- "Shift to Park" or "Service Shifter" warning comes on 27 reports
- Engine rattles or ticks 26 reports