2019 Ram 1500 · symptom sheet
Windshield cracks or distorts
- 43owner reports
- 43,458median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 19, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
152 of the 1,481 complaints on this car are about the windshield and wipers. 43 of those describe windshield.
Tick what matches of 43 reports
Windshield on other 1500 years
No other 1500 model year has enough reports of windshield for a sheet of its own. See every 1500 year.
What this problem usually is
Many windshield complaints are about cracks owners can't explain: a line that starts at the edge of the glass, or a small chip that spreads. Nearly one in five of these complaints mentions it happening again or a second windshield.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the windshield (43 reports).
Recalls and investigations
4 recalls on the windshield and wipers cover the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
The windshield wiper arm or arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to not operate properly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
In the event of a rear impact crash, the rear step kit may cause the rear control arms to contact the fuel tank.
Vehicles with this combination do not have a functioning windshield defrosting and defogging system.
All 30 recalls on the 2019 Ram 1500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 14,000 and 59,000 miles, from the 22 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 9 service bulletins or notices for the 2019 Ram 1500 that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
Defogger Is Not Working. Terminal Detached From The Glass.
Back Glass Water Leak Warranty Extension XL1 The customer may experience one or more of the following: ● A cracked backlite frame Fig. 1 resulting in an interior water leak (crack is visible to the customer). ● Water leak from at top of the backlite.
Wind Noise From Lower Center Windshield Area At Highway Speed
5 more on the 2019 Ram 1500 page.
What owners wrote
“Leather comes apart from dash of vehicle obstruction front defrost causing issues for defrosting front windshield. This has been mention to mopar/dodge and since issue is considered not something covered by warranty it has continuously detached from dash. I have called several times regarding the leather detaching from the dash board. Mopar has refused to fix the issue and over time it has only gotten worse.”
Filed Feb 19, 2026
“2 cracks near the rear sliding glass window allows water in the cabin. As a result, there is visible water damage on the headliner.”
Filed Aug 13, 2024
“My windshield wiper speed slowed down then stopped in the middle of my windshield and stop working completely when it was raining. I had to pull over and wait for the rain to stop so I wouldn't cause an accident. I know there is a recall on the ram 2500 and 3500 hundred. I was wondering if the recall expanded to 1500 built around the same time?”
Filed Jul 19, 2024
“Trim cracks around rear window, allowing rain to come inside while driving, this creates a mist that is detrimental to driver safety. Water gets onto inside of windshield and in the drivers face. Needs to be addressed before someone gets blinded by the rain mist and unable to see safely.”
Filed May 9, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 43 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.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
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
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 39 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