KnownCarProblems2019 Ram 3500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ram 3500, most often about the fuel system (37% of complaints, typically around 41,000 miles). It is 6th of 17 3500 model years by number of complaints and has 14 recalls.
Most common 2019 Ram 3500 problems
Fuel system
50 complaints · 37%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to accelerate. The fuel mileage had decreased. The fuel warning light was flashing on and off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated…
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the road for a few minutes before restarting the vehicle and continued to drive to his residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who…
Engine
26 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was leaking fuel, causing the vehicle to fail to accelerate and exceed 5 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the variable turbo…
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that he observed a check coolant level warning message on the display screen. Additionally, when coolant was added to the vehicle, the contact became aware that the check coolant warning light was illuminated after driving five miles. The vehicle was steered to the…
Electrical
21 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control, wiring.
After replacing the EGR valve at 55,000 miles dealer went to reset service codes. Pcm was found to be at fault and unable to clear codes. Dealer claimed PCM was not under warranty. Ram customer care made no efforts to replace or repair PCM. Have had 9+ issues with the truck. All issues have fallen outside of warranty…
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that after accelerating from a red light and while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from underneath the hood, and the vehicle started to decelerate. The contact coasted to the side of the road and inspected the engine while…
Transmission
18 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 13,000 miles.
This vehicle (2019 Ram 3500 diesel) is effected by chrysler star case [VIN] which causes engine surging under load or during acceleration. This surging can cause a loss of control in winter conditions (snow/ice). Additional epa concern being the engine light stays on which hides any emissions equipment failures. To…
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle shifted into limp mode. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continued driving to his destination. The vehicle was taken to prescott brothers chrysler dodge jeep Ram of princeton (730 w peru st, princeton, il 61356…
Wheels and tires
16 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: tread/belt, pressure monitoring and regulating systems, rim, sidewall.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500 equipped with nexen tires, tire line: roadian htx rh5, tire size: lt235/80/r17, dot number: [VIN]. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the front passengerâs side tire started to shake. The contact stated that he pulled over and changed the tire. The tire was taken to a tire shop…
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated he noticed the air of the front passenger side tire was low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that there was a leak on the inside of the rim that caused the air of the tire to release. The rim was replaced. The contact stated that after several…
Brakes
9 complaints · 7%Red hydraulic fluid in brake system cause brake failure, which cause me to cause minor damage to a brake line. Dealer has had vehicle for over 2 months, claim vehicle doesn't qualify for recall that states similar issues as v98 which is for 2019 dodge Ram 3500s , also says parts are on restrictions do to recall and…
My truck is equipped with a defective cp4 injection pump. It's been changed twice since my truck was built, once in 2020 and again in 2021 to a different model. Ram has had many costly and dangerous failures with these pumps. I have not yet had a failure. However it's only a matter of time. When a pump fails it…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: body.
Hood is shaking at highway speeds between 65-80mph. It appears the left and right sides of the hood are lifting in the wind. Afraid that hood could blow open in severe winds. Hood can be lifted with fingers when at rest while still latched.
Two main issues that are causing a lot of concern. 1) the hood shakes to the point that it will weaken over time and looks like at times the hood will come off. It's severely concerning. The fix was to adjust the hood stops. This only lifted the hood more breaking the seal around the hood with major air gaps this…
Suspension
6 complaints · 4%After having this truck in the service department 7 times for an issue with the auto level rear air suspension and still not having the issue solved I firmly believe that after this incident occurred that someone is going to be seriously hurt or killed. On february 18, 2020 I was driving 70mph down a 6-7% downgrade…
Two main issues that are causing a lot of concern. 1) the hood shakes to the point that it will weaken over time and looks like at times the hood will come off. It's severely concerning. The fix was to adjust the hood stops. This only lifted the hood more breaking the seal around the hood with major air gaps this…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Ram 3500 recalls
Air bags: inflator
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
Fix: 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. Fca's numbers for this recall are c2c, c7c, and c8c. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning december 4, 2025.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: inflator
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
Fix: 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. Fca's numbers for this recall are 05c, 09c, and 10c.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: hinge and attachments
Risk: An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is zb8.
Full defect summary
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.
Stability control: electronic stability control (esc)
Risk: An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 126, "electronic stability control systems."
Visibility and wipers: linkages
Risk: Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is z08.
Full defect summary
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. The windshield wiper arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to function improperly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety recall were mailed on january 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 17, 2022. Phase 2 owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on march 2, 2023. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US, llc's number for this recall is y78.
Full defect summary
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. The high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning.
Engine: oil/lubrication
Risk: Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Wheels and tires: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk: Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed on november 30, 2021. Campaign y36 owner notification letters were mailed on november 30, 2021. Campaign y26 owner notification letters were mailed on december 1, 2021. Owners may contact fca US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca US's numbers for this recall are y26 and y36.
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Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2012-2021 ram 3500, 3500 cab chassis, 4500 cab chassis, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the service and owner's manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. The recall began april 27, 2020. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is w30-w37.
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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 challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rearview mirrors."
Engine: oil/lubrication
Risk: A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is w57.
Full defect summary
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. Inadequate warmup protection can cause a lack of oil film on the engine connecting rod bearings while the engine is reaching operating temperature. This can result in engine damage and connecting rod failure, which could potentially puncture the engine block.
Body and structure: structure
Risk: A bed step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are w24 and w44.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is w03.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2019-2020 ram 2500 and 3500 pickup vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic (68rfe) transmissions. A build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
Brakes: caliper
Risk: The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Fca US' number for this recall is v98.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel system, diesel
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is v76.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
High pressure fuel pump failure
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe21-021 on october 14, 2021, to investigate incidents alleging a stall/loss of motive power as a result of high-pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (my) 2019-2020 ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy duty trucks equipped with 6.7l cummins turbodiesel engines. During the investigation, odi sought to determine if the related defect allegation was limited in scope to the recalled population. After review of information request response materials from both fca and bmw, NHTSA determined that sufficient information to identify a comprehensive recall population could not be produced by fca and bmw.during the investigation fca filed rec
High pressure fuel pump failure
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe21-021 on october 14, 2021 to investigate allegations of stall/loss of motive power as a result of high pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (my) 2019-2020 ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy duty trucks equipped with 6.7l cummins turbodiesel engines.on november 12, 2021, fca filed vehicle recall 21v-880 and equipment recall 21e-094 on the subject population, identifying an `internally failed component? Of the high pressure fuel pump equipped on the 6.7l cummins turbodiesel engine that introduced debris into the fuel system potentially causing fuel starvation and consequently an unexpected loss of motive power. Discussions with
Questions about the 2019 Ram 3500
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ram 3500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (50 complaints, typically around 41,000 miles); engine (26 complaints, typically around 81,000 miles); electrical (21 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Ram 3500 have?
- 14 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 1, 2025 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Ram 3500?
- It is 6th of 17 3500 model years by number of complaints, with 137 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.