2019 Ram 2500: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 249 complaints
249
Total Complaints
8,000mi
Median Mileage
Fuel/Propulsion System
Top Issue
14
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
2,900
25th Percentile
8,000
Median Mileage
19,346
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Fuel/Propulsion System
39
Engine
29
Power Train
25
Unknown Or Other
23
Electrical System
22
Fuel System, Diesel
21
Body
16
Steering
11
Service Brakes
11
Vehicle Speed Control
8
Severity Assessment
14
Crashes
16
Fires
7
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM BRANDON DODGE ON BROADWAY (5600 S BROADWAY, LITTLETON, CO 80121, (303) 794-4205). WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, TEN MILES AWAY FROM THE DEALER, THE DRIVER NOTICED THROUGH THE REARVIEW MIRROR THAT THE TAILGATE OPENED INDEPENDENTLY W..."
"MY 2019 RAM 2500 LIMITED HAS THE FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM, HOWEVER, THE SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION AS SOLD OR INTENDED. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS IN AN ATTEMPT TO RESOLVED THE ISSUE, HOWEVER NEITHER THE DEALERSHIPS NOR FCA HAS ANY IDEA HOW TO RESOLVE. FCA CUSTOMER SERV..."
"MY 2019 RAM 2500 LIMITED HAS THE FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM, HOWEVER, THE SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION AS SOLD OR INTENDED. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS IN AN ATTEMPT TO RESOLVED THE ISSUE, HOWEVER NEITHER THE DEALERSHIPS NOR FCA HAS ANY IDEA HOW TO RESOLVE. FCA CUSTOMER SERV..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Fuel/Propulsion System
39 complaints
25th: 2,800 mi
Median: 5,200 mi
75th: 10,500 mi
Engine
29 complaints
25th: 2,900 mi
Median: 5,500 mi
75th: 11,587 mi
Power Train
25 complaints
25th: 3,800 mi
Median: 6,620 mi
75th: 10,000 mi
Unknown Or Other
23 complaints
25th: 5,850 mi
Median: 8,750 mi
75th: 11,475 mi
Electrical System
22 complaints
25th: 2,350 mi
Median: 5,350 mi
75th: 10,250 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 46
TX: 36
FL: 15
IN: 11
IL: 10
CT: 9
AL: 8
NC: 7
CO: 6
OR: 6
Who Files Complaints?
0.8%
Original Owners
99.2%
Second+ Owners
Ram 2500 — Other Years
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Active Recalls (12)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Linkages
Campaign 22V035000 | 27/01/2022
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Seat Belts
Campaign 20V580000 | 24/09/2020
In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
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.
Camera
Campaign 20V191000 | 10/09/2020
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 ser
Automatic Transmission
Campaign 20V043000 | 24/01/2020
The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Fuel System, Diesel
Campaign 19V498000 | 27/06/2019
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Fuel Pump
Campaign 21V880000 | 12/11/2021
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
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 le
Structure
Campaign 20V207000 | 09/04/2020
A bed step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user.
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
Caliper
Campaign 19V635000 | 29/08/2019
The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Control Unit/Module
Campaign 22V140000 | 10/03/2022
An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Hinge And Attachments
Campaign 22V904000 | 08/12/2022
An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Inflator
Campaign 25V010000 | 16/01/2025
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
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.
Inflator
Campaign 25V824000 | 01/12/2025
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
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) involv
Protect Your Fuel System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Use the octane rating specified in your owner's manual
- Don't let the tank run below 1/4 full — the fuel pump uses fuel for cooling
- Replace the fuel filter at manufacturer intervals
- If the car sits for weeks, use a fuel stabilizer
- Address hesitation or rough idle early — fuel injector issues worsen quickly
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28