2019 Ram 2500

● Typical for this model
2019 Ram 2500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:36:05.634Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
193
Recalls
12

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel/propulsion system

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

2009: 5 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 178 complaints 2014: 343 complaints 2015: 215 complaints 2015 2016: 259 complaints 2017: 690 complaints 2018: 2,578 complaints 2019: 193 complaints 2019 193 2020: 162 complaints 2021: 108 complaints 2022: 178 complaints 2023: 49 complaints 2024: 58 complaints 2024 2025: 65 complaints 2026: 30 complaints
2009: 5 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 178 complaints 2013 2014: 343 complaints 2015: 215 complaints 2015 2016: 259 complaints 2017: 690 complaints 2017 2018: 2,578 complaints 2019: 193 complaints 2019 193 2020: 162 complaints 2021: 108 complaints 2021 2022: 178 complaints 2023: 49 complaints 2023 2024: 58 complaints 2025: 65 complaints 2025 2026: 30 complaints
2009: 5 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 178 complaints 2013 2014: 343 complaints 2014 2015: 215 complaints 2015 2016: 259 complaints 2016 2017: 690 complaints 2017 2018: 2,578 complaints 2018 2019: 193 complaints 2019 193 2020: 162 complaints 2020 2021: 108 complaints 2021 2022: 178 complaints 2022 2023: 49 complaints 2023 2024: 58 complaints 2024 2025: 65 complaints 2025 2026: 30 complaints 2026

2019: 193 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20095
20100
20110
20120
2013178
2014343
2015215
2016259
2017690
20182,578
2019193
2020162
2021108
2022178
202349
202458
202565
202630

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel/propulsion system

21% · 40 reports
FIRE

Engine

17% · 32 reports
FIREINJURY
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Initially I witnessed a large volume of smoke coming from the exhaust pipe when pulling up to fuel pump. A passer-by informed me that there were flames underneath the truck on the passenger side.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-14

Tl* the contact owned a 2019 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving smoke suddenly came from under the hood and the vehicle immediately stopped accelerating.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-05-29

Premature lifter and cam failures on the 6.7 engines. Yes it can be inspected. Yes it was heard and confirmed by multiple dealers and sources. It can be an issue if the engine locks up when…

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-14

Also filed under Power train

Power train

15% · 29 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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Two snap rings in transmission came loose and caused a catastrophic fail while I was driving . No warning or sounds before it happened. Almost caused a multi vehicle pileup on the interstate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-09

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500 vehicle rolled away crashed into a 2ND vehicle faulty transmission and brake system the contact stated that after stopping on a very slight incline and switching the transmission to the park position...

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-30

Also filed under Service brakes

Transmission Slipping

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-26

Electrical system

15% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing body control module/bcm and integrated trailer brake control.

FIRE

Structure

13% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.

CRASH

Safety timeline

12 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2019-07-18Fuel system, diesel19V498000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The fuel lines may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2019-10-24Service brakes, hydraulic19V635000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 Cab Chassis trucks. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with an incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.

    Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses and bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2020-03-02Power train20V043000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickup vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic (68RFE) transmissions.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission valve body separator plate and reprogram the powertrain control module. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2020-04-27Back over prevention20V191000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge...

    Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020.

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    2020-07-09Structure20V207000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 Pick-up trucks equipped with an accessory bed step. In certain side loading conditions, the bed step may unexpectedly fail while in use.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step support brace, free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2020 (RAM 2500) and began on October 6, 2020 (Ram 3500). Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2020-11-12Seat belts20V580000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.

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    2021-10-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2023-04-14 High pressure fuel pump failure
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    2022-02-15Visibility22V035000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2022. This recall is an expansion of recall number 20V-208. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2022-03-29Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic22V140000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.

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    2022-05-17Fuel system, diesel21V880000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, and inspect and replace additional fuel system components as necessary, free of charge.

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    2022-12-22Structure22V904000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2023-03-17Engineering analysisOpen High pressure fuel pump failure
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    2025-02-13Air bags25V010000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2025-12-18Air bags25V824000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Buy-smart checklist

2019 Ram 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 40 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 29 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V498000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 19V635000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 20V043000 · Power train
  • Recall 20V191000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 20V207000 · Structure
  • Recall 20V580000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 22V035000 · Visibility
  • Recall 22V140000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 21V880000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 22V904000 · Structure
  • Recall 25V010000 · Air bags
  • Recall 25V824000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Ram 2500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Ram 2500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ram 2500?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ram 2500 have?
12 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.