2019 Ram 3500

● Typical for this model
2019 Ram 3500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:40:17.584Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ram 3500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 2007: 6 complaints 2007 2008: 4 complaints 2009: 3 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 114 complaints 2013 2014: 202 complaints 2015: 136 complaints 2016: 133 complaints 2016 2017: 301 complaints 2018: 775 complaints 2019: 134 complaints 2019 2020: 112 complaints 2021: 62 complaints 2022: 184 complaints 2022 2023: 15 complaints 2024: 37 complaints 2025: 35 complaints 2025 2026: 20 complaints 2026
2019: 134 complaints
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YearComplaints
20076
20084
20093
20100
20110
20120
2013114
2014202
2015136
2016133
2017301
2018775
2019134
2020112
202162
2022184
202315
202437
202535
202620

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 19%

19% of complaints: fuel system, diesel — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 22 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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All of my fuse are lose, also the dealership installed a new high pressure fuel pump under recall and now it’s whining and now my pcm is over charging my batteries!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20240308

ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT BECAME STUCK IN PARK SEVERAL TIMES. ON ONE OCCASION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN PARK AND UNOCCUPIED, IT ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S TRAILER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190912

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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All of my fuse are lose, also the dealership installed a new high pressure fuel pump under recall and now it’s whining and now my pcm is over charging my batteries!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20240308

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20190718 — fuel system, diesel

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.

Campaign 19V498000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191024 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 19V635000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200302 — power train

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.

Campaign 20V043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200427 — back over prevention

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.

Campaign 20V191000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200709 — structure

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.

Campaign 20V207000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200910 — electrical system, engine and engine cooling

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis built with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the engine calibration software to enhance the engine warm up protection, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 20V511000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210625 — engine and engine cooling

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.

Remedy: Dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y21.

Campaign 21V439000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210826 — wheels

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge.

Campaign 21V398000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20211014 — PE (closed 20230414)

High pressure fuel pump failure

R 20220215 — visibility

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.

Campaign 22V035000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220329 — electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 22V140000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220517 — fuel system, diesel

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.

Campaign 21V880000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20221222 — structure

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.

Campaign 22V904000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230317 — EA (open)

High pressure fuel pump failure

R 20250213 — air bags

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.

Campaign 25V010000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20251218 — air bags

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.

Campaign 25V824000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Ram 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, diesel issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V498000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V635000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V043000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V191000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V207000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V511000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V439000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V398000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V035000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V140000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V880000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V904000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V010000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V824000 (air bags) has been completed.

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Ram 3500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Ram 3500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ram 3500?

The most-reported component is fuel system, diesel, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Ram 3500 have?

14 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.