2019 Ram 3500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ram 3500. The most-reported areas: Fuel System (28), Diesel (27), Fuel/Propulsion System (22).
Key takeaways
- 134 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 28 | 21% |
| Diesel | 27 | 20% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 22 | 16% |
| Engine | 21 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 15% |
| Power Train | 18 | 13% |
| Tires | 11 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 6% |
| Structure | 8 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 4% |
| Suspension | 6 | 4% |
| Wheels | 6 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-06-15
HAD RECALL FOR HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP COMPLETED IN 12/2022 AND THE NEW PART HAS PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING DEBRIS TO GO INTO THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE NEW PART WAS TO PREVENT THIS ISSUE FROM HAPPENING AND IT SEEMS THAT FAILURE AFTER ONLY 3 YEARS MEANS THAT A DEFECTIVE PART WAS INSTALLED OR SOME FORM OF IMPROPER INSTALLATI...
Power Train - filed 2026-05-14
While driving transmission just died would only go in reverse. lucky it happened at midnight so there was no traffic and was able to pull over safely. I drove truck home in reverse has I was only about 1000ft from house. Checked transmission fluid was burnt and all black. there was no warning signs check engine light ...
Engine - filed 2026-03-23
The contact owned a 2019 Dodge Ram 3500 towing an empty container. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven uphill at unknown speeds, it unexpectedly caught fire. No warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment, or police report. The fire department was on the scene,...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.