Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (electronic stability control and traction control).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact's husband owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while entering a parking space at less than 5 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated forward. The vehicle accelerated over the concrete parking block and crashed into the grocery store's front window. The contact stated that the incident happened so quickly that they were uncertain if any warning lights appeared on the instrument panel or if the brake pedal was depressed during the acceleration. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact and her husband were taken to the hospital by ambulance; however, neither suffered any injuries. No other injuries were reported as a result of the incident. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an independent tow yard before the contact's insurance had the vehicle towed to an independent body repair shop. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the contact attempted to avoid crashing into a bicyclist and depressed the brake pedal however, the brakes failed to engage. As a result, the front passenger side of the vehicle crashed into a tree; before the crash, there was an abnormal sound whenever the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the "Service Anti-Lock Brake System" message was intermittently displayed on the instrument panel. There was severe cosmetic damage. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained shoulder and back pain injuries due to the impact and received medical treatment for the injuries. No one who was not in the vehicle was injured. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control). …
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated the "Service Park Brake" light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the software update was performed. The contact stated that days after the recall repair, while starting the vehicle, the same warning illuminated. After starting the vehicle, the manual brake automatically engaged and failed to release, making it difficult to move the gear shifter to park. The contact restarted the vehicle several times before being able to move the gear shifter. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was returned to the dealer, who diagnosed that the ABS module had failed and needed to be replaced due to the software update failing to fix the vehicle. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the transmission downshifted unexpectedly. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission failed to shift to the intended gear while depressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light and an unknown warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an auto parts store, where it was diagnosed and determined that the power train and ABS had failed. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which the contact related to the failure; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. …
The contact owns a 2019 RAM 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000(Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle at the residence. The mechanic determined that the vehicle failed to start because it did not recognize that the brake pedal was being depressed. The mechanic related the failure to the recall. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated after replacing the battery, the message "Service Parking Brake" was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated while driving in the rain and coming to a stop, the vehicle skidded. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving on a wet road surface on another occasion, the traction control failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS module had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000(Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle hesitated. There was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the vehicle. The parking brake, traction control, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the stability control and AWD were temporarily unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear sensor was damaged due to the plate dislodging. The rear plate covers the disk brakes had corroded and the bolt had become loosened. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The Forward Collision Avoidance system activated and prevented the vehicle from rear-ending another vehicle in front. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,297.
The contact owns a 2019 RAM 1500. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the key fob failed to unlock or lock the driver and passenger side doors. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 74,977.
The contact owns a 2019 RAM 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control - (ESC). The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that parts were not yet available for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Related recalls
Electronic stability control (ESC) › Control module
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) 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.
Remedy: 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.
Traction Control complaints in other 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are traction control problems on the 2019 Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the stability & traction control of the 2019 Ram 1500, 1% of the model year's 1,492 complaints. The component named most often is control module (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Ram 1500 traction control problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 24V-653 (control module, Sep 5, 2024). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2019 Ram 1500 traction control problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 72,000 miles, and 12% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to stability & traction control problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.