2019 Ram 3500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
134 owner complaints analyzed
14 distinct recall campaigns
35,582 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 53 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Diesel is the most frequently named component, appearing in 25 of 134 complaints (18.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 20 | 14.9% |
| Engine operation | 16 | 11.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 14 | 10.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 10 | 7.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 10 | 7.5% |
| Steering behavior | 9 | 6.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 25 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 22 |
| Engine | 21 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Structure:Body | 8 |
| Suspension | 6 |
Fuel System, Diesel: 25; Fuel/Propulsion System: 22; Engine: 21; Electrical System: 18; Power Train: 18; Service Brakes: 8; Structure:Body: 8; Suspension: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 23 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 23; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 3
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (23). 81 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 8 |
2019: 4; 2020: 17; 2021: 30; 2022: 42; 2023: 14; 2024: 12; 2025: 7; 2026: 8
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Diesel leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 20 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 16 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 14 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11307354 · 2020-02-05 (February 5, 2020)
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 CAN NOT REPAIR MY VEHICLE DO TO THIS.
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11307354 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11316395 · 2020-03-05 (March 5, 2020)
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 WHILE PULLING A 25FT BIG TEX FLATBED TRAILER UNLOADED WEIGHING 5,800 POUNDS WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE IT DECIDED TO SWITCH ITSELF OUT OF ALTERNATE TRAILER HEIGHT TO NORMAL RIGHT HEIGHT. IT SCARED THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS OUT OF ME. NOT KNOWIN…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11316395 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11331910 · 2020-07-01 (July 1, 2020)
I HAVE A 2019 RAM 3500 TRUCK WITH THE HIGH OUTPUT 400HP ENGINE AND THE 'HEAVY DUTY' AISIN TRANSMISSION. I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. WHILE DRIVING IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AT SLOW SPEED (5 TO 10 MPH) THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, ENGINE WILL REV UP TO 2000 TO 2500 RPM FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN SLAM INTO GEAR, CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD. THIS HAPPENS ON A CONTINUAL BASIS. A FEW TIMES, I HAVE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION ON A HILL, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OFF AND TURN INTO TRAFFIC, THE TRUCK WILL GET PARTIALLY INTO …
Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11331910 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11366694 · 2020-10-27 (October 27, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH, WHEN SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SMOKE STARTED TO ENTER THE CAB THROUGH THE VENTS AND EXITING THE HOOD. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE ROAD AND OPENED THE HOOD TO SEE FIRE EXITING THE ENGINE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE CONTACT STATED NO FIRE OR POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOW…
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11366694 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11365858 · 2020-10-23 (October 23, 2020)
CP4 FUEL PUMP FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT HWY SPEEDS. LEFT ME STRANDED IN THE ROAD
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11365858 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11437249 · 2021-10-18 (October 18, 2021)
2019 ram 3500 fuel injector pump went out on me pulling a 20k camper almost couldn’t stop! You have about 2-3 pumps on the brake before it gets hard. Vehicle is currently in Rocky Mountain nc Dodge with shredded metal all through the fuel system..
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11437249 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11351214 · 2020-08-25 (August 25, 2020)
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CHECK ENGINE CAME ON WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT ON THE LAST TWO GEARS TRUCK WOULD GO TO 2500 TO 3000 RPM'S UNTIL IT WOULD SHIFT BUT FELT AS IF IT WAS ON NEUTRAL DURING THE TIME. AS THIS SITUATION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THIS TRUCK IS USED TO HAUL A 3 CAR TRAILER. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN TO (KUNES COUNTRY DODGE DEALERSHIP IN STERLING IL) AND THEY HAVE YET TO FIX THE PROBLEM ONLY SAYING THAT THERE IS A RECALL BUT ONCE THE TRUCK IS DRIVEN AGAIN THE SAME PROBLEM PERSIST. I WILL BE TAKING THE TRUCK ANOTH…
Owner-reported narrative. 88,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11351214 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11375180 · 2020-11-18 (November 18, 2020)
REAR RUNNING LIGHTS STOP WORKING. CHECKED ALL FUSES, WIRING ALL SEEMS FINE. TURN AND BRAKE LIGHTS WORK JUST NO REAR RUNNING LIGHTS. KNOW ISSUE ON OLD MODEL.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11375180 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11281037 · 2019-11-19 (November 19, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LANDMARK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (6850 MT ZION BLVD, MORROW, GA 30260, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN ALIGNMENT WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40.
Owner-reported narrative. 40 miles reported. Look up ODI 11281037 at NHTSA ↗