2019 Ram 1500: whining or grinding noise

Filed Dec 11, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Have had several issues with this truck and there seems to be a lot of similar issues: 1. Hemi tick - Had to have the exhaust manifolds replaced because they were cracked for no apparent reason... happened right after warranty was up 2. Alternator (etorque) started whining and had to get it replaced after 100k miles gently driven. Could have left me stranded. 3. Visor falling out (Very Dangerous) No t only in my truck, but when I had 2 rentals from dealership, same truck different years (2021 & 2023) they had the same issue. All of these seem to be a widespread issue!

Filed Dec 4, 2025 · Transmission · 84,000 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a whining sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that later, while driving the vehicle, there was a clucking sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle lost power to the rear axle. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic, who examined the vehicle. After removing the rear axle casing, the mechanic discovered metal shavings and bearings inside the rear axle casing. The contact was advised that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V556000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed May 13, 2025 · Electrical · OR

I took my truck into my mechanic for a loud whining noise coming from my engine bay. I was told my alternator is going out. I have a 2019 ram 1500 5.7L v8 with the e-torque system. Part number 68438054AB or 68623194AB. This part you can literally buy from no one. Not a dodge dealership, mopar or any other website. There is about 1 listing I saw for a used one which was $1000 over what a new one would cost. If this part goes out I’m fully unable to use my truck which has 56,000 miles and is my only means of transportation. I have absolutely no chance of buying this part from anyone or anywhere at this current time. I can barely afford to buy the part even if it was available and I surely can’t afford to pay for a rental car or another car in the time it would take for this part to become available (if it does). From reading online and hearing what the Dodge dealership told me there is about 4,000+ people waiting for this same part. I still am paying a loan for this truck and I am at a loss on what to do. Insurance won’t do anything, dealership won’t do anything, and my bank won’t do anything.

Filed Mar 28, 2025 · Electrical · VA

Etorque MGU whine originating from the alternator portion of the device.

Filed Mar 27, 2025 · Transmission · OH

The power train component, specifically the etorque alternator (MGU) has failed and verified by CDJR dealership service department. My vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The MGU component affects the emissions control of the vehicle and is a generator for a battery cell located in the rear of the cab. The MGU failure could cause damage to the hybrid battery system, electrical failure, and reduction of emissions control. The issue has been replicated by numerous dealerships that I have contacted as the replacement part is on a national back order (dealer representative stated over 5,000). This seems like a substantial problem known by the manufacturer and yet there isn’t a repair/replacement option for numerous consumers. There were no warning lamps alerted during the failure. The failure consists of a “whining” noise located in the engine compartment at the alternator/MGU and significant reduced fuel economy.

Filed Oct 3, 2023 · Steering, Transmission · AR

When turning to left vehicle will say power steering unavailable and stop working intermittently and the rear end howls.

Filed Nov 23, 2022 · Engine · FL

Both front and rear differential failure. Recurring rear differential failure. The vehicle did not respond while trying to steer. Loud vibration and whining noise. Rear differential bearings were replaced and rear differential has failed.

Filed Mar 15, 2021 · Steering · 23,690 miles · CA

Just over 23,600mi of generally on-road use, the electronic power steering (eps) failed on a trail in the snow, nearly sending the truck truck uncontrolled into an embankment. The eps had first locked up during a 3-point turn - the steering feel was as if the steering lock snapped 'on', not allowing the wheel to return to center after being turned (to the right). No error lights were seen, so I chalked it up to a fluke. This then happened a few more times on the same day, at uneven intervals until the eps failure without notice. When the eps failed, a loud whining / grinding sound was emitted from the steering area at the slightest rotation of the steering wheel. With the truck off, the steering rack made a deeper 'thunk when the wheel was rotated manually and at that point, the eps stayed off, allowing non-eps steering to recover the truck. There's plenty of dashcam video which tells the story, static images don't show anything out of the ordinary. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lq3mf6vayyu

Filed Jun 14, 2020 · Transmission · 12,000 miles · CA

Whining/ growling noise from rear end. Sound starts about 40 MPH and never goes away. Checked the differential fluid it was 3/4 quart low. Took it to dealer for warranty, they informed me it was a pinion bearing going bad likely cause was from low fluids. Researched the problem found fca ( had a recall ( safety recall u88 / the federal safety agency 18v‑556 rear axle fluid level - 2018-2019 ram 1500)on similar year and model truck but did not include my VIN number. Fca advised me to contact this agency to see if I can include my VIN.