2019 Ram 1500: Leaking rear window
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 1500 report: leaking rear window. CarComplaints.com lists 9 owner complaints, average mileage 57,200 miles.
NHTSA has 79 owner complaints for the 2019 1500 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11747216 (filed 06/29/2026): “My sun visors on both the driver and passenger side have fallen down numerous times. when they fall they end up dangling in front of my eyes (more so of course the driver's sun visor). in addition it is an instantaneous alarming moment and when in busy traff…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11746380 (filed 06/25/2026): “Driver's side visor fails to stay in place in the ceiling when moving it from front windshield to door window, then after several movements, will fall out of place in the roof into the driver's view without warning obstructing view while driving or startling t…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace rear window assembly per (3 reports) windows /. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,800 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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