2019 Ram 3500 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Ram 3500.

20182020
Complaints
176
Crashes
13
Fires
8
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
46

Worst 2019 Ram 3500 Problems

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

#125 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Avg mileage:59,625 mi
Crash-related:1
#221 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:78,345 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:3
#321 complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Avg mileage:40,000 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Ram 3500.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL25159,625 mi
ENGINE211378,345 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM211240,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18265,375 mi
POWER TRAIN17331,788 mi
SERVICE BRAKES8141,333 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY85,800 mi
SUSPENSION614,838 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER621
STEERING5149,035 mi
WHEELS547 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4104,500 mi
TIRES4
TIRES:TREAD/BELT434,788 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL420,750 mi
AIR BAGS313,000 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING21
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP268,250 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL120,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH163,000 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1133,000 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL160,000 mi
EQUIPMENT1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE135,582 mi
PARKING BRAKE163,000 mi
SEAT BELTS1
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1
TIRES:SIDEWALL1
VISIBILITY/WIPER151,000 mi

Recalls for 2019 Ram 3500

46 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~12,899,272 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.

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.

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.

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 (ESC)
~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."

22V140000ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
~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."

22V140000ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
~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."

22V140000ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
~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."

+ 36 more recalls

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