2019 Ram 3500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ram 3500. The most-reported areas: Fuel System (28), Diesel (27), Engine (22).
Key takeaways
- 137 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 12 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 28 | 20% |
| Diesel | 27 | 20% |
| Engine | 22 | 16% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 22 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 21 | 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.
Air Bags - filed 2026-10-07
On [XXX], I was involved in a serious collision while operating a 2019 Ram 3500 Laramie Crew Cab dually in California. I was traveling westbound when another vehicle traveling northbound failed to stop at a posted stop sign and entered my path. I applied my brakes but was unable to avoid colliding with the passenger s...
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-29
On my 2019 RAM 3500, I reported a problem with th eNHSTA back in 2023, and NO response yet. This is about the integrated brake controller, that provides NO electrical signal to stop the towed trailer at speeds what apear to be below 35MPH. This is a very dangerous failure on these trucks.
Engine - filed 2026-09-23
1. Engine failed while driving. 2.This could have caused an accident if I were at highway speeds. 3. The cause of failure was a spent bearing on piston #3 due to lack of oil. 4. Per my mechanic an engine or rebuild kit is needed. This was a reported complaint in March of this year with a complaint number of #11724554...
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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.