Fifth generation (DT Heavy Duty)
2019 Ram 2500
The most reported problem on the 2019 Ram 2500 is stalling, with 28 complaints, usually around 6,000 miles.
- 193owner complaints
- 12recalls
- 8involved a crash
- 10,043median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 14, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your 2500 doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2019 model year.
Is the 2019 Ram 2500 reliable?
The 2019 Ram 2500 has 193 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, below the median of 367 for 2019 pickups on this site. Of the 13 2500 model years since 2014, it has the 6th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2018 and 2020
- At 24 complaints for each year on the road, the 2019 runs well under the 2018 (288) and close to the 2020 (23).
- Top problem
- No problem dominates. The largest, stalling, covers 28 of the 193 complaints (15%), and diesel fuel system is next with 22 (one complaint can fall under more than one problem, so these overlap). Stalling tends to show up early. Of the 10 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 6,000 miles and a quarter under about 5,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 17 of the 193 complaints (9%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little above the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 8 reports mention a crash, 9 mention a fire and 5 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 3 of 8, fall under brake wear.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- No recall on file is on the same system as stalling. For those, the complaints are all there is.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2020 at 51 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 18. So far in 2026, 21 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 28 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
193 complaints is 1.2 times fewer than the median 2019 model on this site and 1.9 times fewer than the median 2019 pickup. Among the 10 2500 model years here it ranks 6th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2019 Ram 2500
Ram filed 776 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2019 Ram 2500. 78 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Diesel fuel system or injector problems 1 bulletin · 22 complaints
Diesel Fuel Pump Failure and System Contamination This bulletin involves inspecting for fuel pump failure and fuel system contamination. Also fuel system cleaning and fuel system kit replacement.
Fuel pump failure 2 bulletins · 17 complaints
Diesel Fuel Pump Failure and System Contamination Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Diesel Fuel Pump Failure and System Contamination This bulletin involves inspecting for fuel pump failure and fuel system contamination. Also fuel system cleaning and fuel system kit replacement.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 8 bulletins · 16 complaints
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C0050-00-Brake System Hydraulic Leak Set After Recent Repair.
CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace or Flash Update Performed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance, P1572 Brake Pedal Stuck, C0042-54 Brake Pedal Missing Calibration
6 more on this problem
HUB AND BEARING Brake, Front For issues with front wheel Hub/Bearing growling or humming noise, appearing to leak grease, or with excessive play, please contact FCA Redacted Content before replacing. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
Uneven Front Brake Pad Wear This bulletin involves inspecting the front brake pads for uneven wear and it involvesre-torquing front brake fasteners and checking for proper caliper slide action.
Customer may complain of a MIL lamp on. Upon further investigation there could be a fault code in the PCM for P1524 ? Oil Pressure Out of Range ? Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled.
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Lamp On, Rear Wheel Sensor DTC?s Present
Flash: Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the ABS module with the latest software available. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
ABS Active DTC C006A-49 Multi-axis Acceleration Sensor-Internal Electronic Failure
Check engine light or misfire 20 bulletins · 12 complaints
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0111-00 - Intake Air ...
Cummins 6.7L Air Filter Replacement DTC P0299 Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost.
18 more on this problem
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Ambient Air Temperature Missing, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Lamp On, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0070-15 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit-Circuit Short to Battery or Open, P0073 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Check Engine Light and/or Service Air Suspension, Service Diesel Exhaust System or Multiple Cluster Warning Lamps Illuminated With Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Messages
No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. When performing diagnosis, an internal engine concern may be suspected.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0299 ? Turbocharger Underboost Additional Diagnostics
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0756 ? UD Solenoid Circuit, and/or P0755 ? 2C Solenoid Circuit, Set.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0471 ? Exhaust Pressure Sensor 1 Performance, Set.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P046C ? Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor ?A? Circuit Low Set.
Plus 8 older ones not listed here.
Tailgate or liftgate will not open or close 6 bulletins · 10 complaints
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
Water Leak At Upper D-pillar Or Liftgate Area
4 more on this problem
Tailgate Cable Has Excessive Slack or is Loose This bulletin involves replacing one of the tailgate cables with a new tailgate service cable. The customer may comment on one or more of the following:One tailgate cable has too much slack or is loose.
Automatic drop tailgate inoperative or not lowering
LATCH, Tailgate Striker position also affects closing effort. Prior to ordering this part for a customer stating the Tailgate will not auto release when the tailgate is closed or is hard to close, first try adjusting the tailgate strikers to minimize the ...
Tailgate Does Not Open Smoothly This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary replacing the tailgate damper strut.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 35 bulletins · 8 complaints
Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data).
Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
33 more on this problem
Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
SOS and Assistance Call Not Working After Radio Exchange Unit Installed
Back-Up Camera Inoperative Complaints, Radio Display Blue or Blank When Placed in Reverse
Apple CarPlay Does Not Work Or Not Connecting
Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery From Excessive Radio Current Draw
Radio Over The Air JR34.3 Updating to JR34.32.Software Version Customers may experience one or more of the following: Not be able to use Mobile Wi-Fi upon start up. Hotspot gives a no Internet connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device.
UAV and UCV Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. ? Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice Recognition (VR) response and navigation guidance.
Connected Services Will Not Work After Radio Replacement
UAV and UCV Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to: 39.6.The repair procedure must be followed step by step.
Radio Screen Freeze, Blank Screen And Reset
Plus 23 older ones not listed here.
Airbag warning light or recall 1 bulletin · 7 complaints
A/C Performance Not As Hot/Cold On Driver Side - DTC's B11CB-92, B11CB-11
A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 5 bulletins · 5 complaints
OUTLET AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER
A/C does not cool and vehicle is low on Freon charge but no leak is found with sniffer or black light anywhere in the system
3 more on this problem
HVAC Housing Service This bulletin informing the Technician about an HVAC housing redesign with components that need to be serviced together when servicing the HVAC housing.
Compressor RAM HD/CC. For AC Compressor, If you detected any issue related with: The AC blows warm air, Not Cold, Not cold enough.
A/C LINES RAM HD/CC. For AC Refrigerant Low pressure, AC blows warm, Not Cold, not cold enough, there is an investigation for a low charge on the HVAC diagnosis.
Complaints filed by year
51 complaints came in 2020, 8.5 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
High pressure fuel pump failure. Open, led to recall 24V-957.
NHTSA summary
High pressure fuel pump failure. Closed apr 14, 2023.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2019 Ram 2500
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are C2C, C7C, and C8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2022. This recall is an expansion of recall number 20V-208. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z08.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, and inspect and replace additional fuel system components as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety recall were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 17, 2022. Phase 2 owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y78.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 Pick-up trucks equipped with an accessory bed step. In certain side loading conditions, the bed step may unexpectedly fail while in use.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step support brace, free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2020 (RAM 2500) and began on October 6, 2020 (Ram 3500). Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are W24 and W44.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickup vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic (68RFE) transmissions. A build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission valve body separator plate and reprogram the powertrain control module. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W03.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 Cab Chassis trucks. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with an incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses and bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US' number for this recall is V98.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The fuel lines may leak fuel into the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V76.
All 12 recalls on the 2019 Ram 2500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2019 Ram 2500?
Stalling, with 28 of the 193 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 6,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2019 Ram 2500 problems start?
Of the 82 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 5,000 miles and half by about 10,000.
Is the 2019 Ram 2500 better or worse than the 2018 and 2020?
Counted per year on the road, the 2019 has fewer complaints than the 2018 and about as many complaints as the 2020: 24 a year against 288 and 23.
How many 2019 Ram 2500 complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
17 of them (9%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2019 Ram 2500?
No recall on file for the 2019 Ram 2500 is on the same system as stalling. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.