2019 Ram 1500 (5.7L Hemi eTorque) — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $26,000–$38,000. There is 1 high-severity known issue you need to know before handing over a check.
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The best-riding half-ton truck of its generation, thanks to a coil-spring rear end nobody else offered. The eTorque mild hybrid smooths the stop-start system. The Hemi's lifters remain the thing that decides whether this was a great purchase.
Known Issues for the 2019 Ram 1500 (5.7L Hemi eTorque)
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
Cylinder deactivation lifters collapse and wipe the cam. A tick at idle is the warning. FCA extended coverage on some builds, but many owners paid.
Repair cost range: $3,500-$6,500
The 48-volt motor generator and its battery pack can fail, triggering warnings and disabling the auto stop-start. Parts are expensive and specific to the system.
Repair cost range: $1,500-$3,500
Compressors and air springs fail, dropping a corner. Conversion kits exist but lose the load leveling.
Repair cost range: $1,200-$3,000
The large screen has reported failures and delamination on some trucks.
Repair cost range: $800-$2,000
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Tick at idle on a Hemi
- ✗Truck sitting unevenly — air suspension
- ✗eTorque or charging system warnings
- ✗Heavy tow use with no service records
Good Signs
- ✓Lifters and cam already replaced with paperwork
- ✓Coil spring rear suspension rather than air
- ✓Documented oil changes at 5,000 miles
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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.
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