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2019 Ram 1500 forward collision avoidance problems

29 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2019 Ram 1500 cite forward collision avoidance, 2% of all 1,496 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
29
2% of all complaints
Crashes
3
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
4
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the forward collision avoidance

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“Components Electronic Stability Control (Esc):control Module Summary Chrysler (Fca US, LIc) IS Recalling Certain 2019, 2021-2024 RAM 1500 Vehicles. DUE TO A Software Malfunction, THE Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Control Module MAY Disable THE Electronic Stability Control System. AS Such, These Vehicles Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 126, "electronic Stability Control Systems." Consequence Driving With A Disabled Electronic Stability Control System CAN Increase THE Risk OF A Crash. What You Should Do Dealers Will Update THE ABS Control Module Software, Free OF Charge. Interim Notification Letters, Notifying Owners OF THE Safety Risk, Were Mailed October 10, 2024. Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed Beginning September 26, 2024. Owners MAY Contact FCA US, LLC Customer Service AT 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LIc's Number”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 30, 2026Forward collision avoidance, Lane departureODI 11753680
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 3, 2026Power train, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11748202
“complete power steering failure upon starting the truck-truck is very difficult to steer warning lamp appeared in dash immediately cruise control doesnt always come on without smacking the backside of button on steering wheel”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 16, 2026Steering, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11724551
“My ABS module went out in my 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel.. My service “Electronic stability control” , “Service Trailer Brake System”, as well as “Service 4WD” lights are all on.. i had Auto Zone hook the computer up to my truck and it had 2 codes. C2206-00: Vehicle Configuration Mismatch and U0403-00 Implausible Data Received From T-Case. ABS module failure. I did some online research and come to find out there was a recall on my model truck for the ABS system needed updated.. I check my VIN online and says there are no recalls on my truck.. I’m having the exact problems stated in the recall and have the exact model stated in the recall. I was never notified about the recall. My truck only has 68,000 miles on it. NHTSA Recall # 24V-653. I don’t understand why my VIN wasn’t included in the recall. Thank you for your time”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 15, 2026Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11724417
“Exhaust manifold bolts on the passenger side of the vehicle (2019, 5.7 Hemi, Larami version) have broken. The exhaust system is leaking. An exhaust smell and taste is readily detectable when standing near the cab doors of the vehicle. There is an unknown, regarding if any amount of the exhaust is being drawn into the cab air intake.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 22, 2025Engine, Lane departure, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11682532
“[XXX] Known issue in 5th Gen Ram 1500s. Defective Mopar Connector Cam Buss. Causes the truck shifting problems and can cause going into park while driving. Issue below is on the forum causing a wreck. My 2019 Dodge Ram Limited started malfunctioning, causing me to wreck when the shifter unexpectedly went into park while I was driving. The brakes locked up, making the truck slide, and by the time it switched back, I was already sliding off the road. Parksense unavailable warning & service Shifter lights do come on. I called the Murfreesboro Ram dealer and they confirmed the issue that is was known to dealers. Majority of the dealers are sold out of the part due to this issue. Charging $200 in labor for a simple 10 min swap out of electrical part.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 18, 2025Electrical system, Engine, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11674462

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Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.