2019 RAM 2500 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 RAM 2500.

20182020
Complaints
252
Crashes
14
Fires
16
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
12

Worst 2019 RAM 2500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#139 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:6,644 mi
Fires:2
#229 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:10,639 mi
Fires:6
#325 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:6,511 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 RAM 2500.

Fuel System
39
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
6,644
Engine Problems
29
complaints
Crashes
Fires
6
Avg Miles
10,639
Transmission / Drivetrain
25
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
6,511
Electrical Faults
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
4
Avg Miles
8,039
Diesel Fuel System
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,094
Body Structure
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
4,517
Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
12,160
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
13,149
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,150
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
9,000
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 RAM 2500

12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,449,098 vehicles.

25V824000Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
~1,589 affected

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.

25V010000Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
~6,066 affected

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.

22V904000Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments
~1,224,078 affected

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.

22V140000Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~370,437 affected

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."

22V035000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
~171,789 affected

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.

21V880000Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump
~222,410 affected

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.

20V580000Seat Belts:front:retractor · Seat Belts
~2,114 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.

20V191000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~319,610 affected

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."

20V207000Structure
~37,580 affected

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.

20V043000Automatic Transmission
~87,431 affected

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.

+ 2 more recalls

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2019 RAM 2500 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 RAM 2500 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 RAM 2500 has 252 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 12 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 39 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 RAM 2500?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (39 complaints, avg 6,644 mi); Engine Problems (29 complaints, avg 10,639 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (25 complaints, avg 6,511 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 RAM 2500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 11,634 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 RAM 2500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 RAM 2500 include 14 crash-related reports, 16 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 RAM 2500 have any recalls?
Yes — 12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,449,098 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 RAM 2500?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full RAM 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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