2019 Ram 4500 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Ram 4500.

20182020
Complaints
8
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
15

Worst 2019 Ram 4500 Problems

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

#12 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:22,000 mi
#22 complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Avg mileage:15,000 mi
#31 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Ram 4500.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ENGINE222,000 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM215,000 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL1
POWER TRAIN1
STEERING115,000 mi
WHEELS1

Recalls for 2019 Ram 4500

15 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,334,060 vehicles.

22V759000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
~26,961 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The rear brake hose inside diameter may be too small, which could cause the hose to rupture. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 106, "Brake Hoses."

22V759000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
~26,961 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The rear brake hose inside diameter may be too small, which could cause the hose to rupture. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 106, "Brake Hoses."

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.

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.

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.

21V439000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
~32,002 affected

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.

21V398000WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
~447,985 affected

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.

21V398000WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
~447,985 affected

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.

21V398000WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
~447,985 affected

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.

+ 5 more recalls

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