Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
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 owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers failed to operate as needed. The contact veered to the side of the road and readjusted the windshield wipers however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that he would be responsible for the cost of the diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: c (Visibility) which he associated with the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the windshield wipers were activated, and the passenger's side windshield wiper arm started striking against the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V208000 (Visibility). The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 62,500.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while using the power button to close the side view power mirrors, they folded inward and touched the window. The mirrors continued to make an abnormal clicking noise. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the gear on the passenger's side mirror needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The driver's side mirror was making an abnormal clicking noise but was not diagnosed or repaired. There were no warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that there was water leaking from the driver's side rear window. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed; however, the dealer inspected the vehicle and confirmed that there was a water leak coming from the driver's side rear window. The dealer suggested that a Glass repair facility be contacted for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,458.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that she lived in an area with a lot of fog, and after activating the defroster and driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear driver's side window shattered. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a possible small fracture that could allow moisture to intrude and shatter the glass. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 23-098-23. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that rainwater had leaked into the vehicle from the top seal around the rear window and into the rear brake light wiring harness. The contact was concerned about an electrical short due to moisture leaking into the wiring harness. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure; however, the manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear window fractured. The contact stated that there was a large crack on both sides of the rear window. The contact stated that there was no impact to have caused the window to crack. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, it was discovered that the windshield was fractured. The contact stated a large crack displayed on both sides of the windshield. No known impact occurred to cause the cracks. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while occupying the vehicle with the vehicle turned off and in park(P), the rear glass shattered without impact. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Our defrost system on windshield is only working on one side. First things first, the Vin number and the picture listed does not match our vehicle so I will be calling the the safety line to get it fixed. When googling the Dodge recalls. It popped up as a recall but I guess it's not on our vin number dodge yet? Then the truck automatically started smelling like antifreeze. When driving it sometimes loses power to the gas pedal and starts to slow down! The back windshield started leaking the same day as the defrost malfunction. There is no dash signal when there's low air in tires..... And depending on speed of the dodge started making like dying whale moaning sounds. When turning the truck off, it stops for a minute, but then it starts again. This truck only has 50,000 miles on it and it should not be tearing up this quick as it is. …
Related recalls
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500, 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. 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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Window & Wiper complaints in other 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2019 Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 78 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2019 Ram 1500, 5% of the model year's 1,492 complaints. The component named most often is rear window wiper/washer (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Ram 1500 window & wiper problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 20V-208 (linkages, Apr 9, 2020). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2019 Ram 1500 window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 18,000 miles, and 69% before 25,000 miles.
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.