2019 Ram 2500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
42/100
#8 most-complained of 13 2500 years
The 2019 Ram 2500 has 193 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 42, ranking 8th worst out of 13 model years and earning a "Good" verdict relative to other years. Fuel System issues lead at 33% of complaints, with 12 recalls on record.
- Complaints
- 193
- Recalls
- 12
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 9
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2019 Ram 2500 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System63 (33%)
- Engine41 (21%)
- Electrical System30 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain29 (15%)
- Structure & Body26 (13%)
- Other25 (13%)
- Brakes16 (8%)
- Steering11 (6%)
- Airbags7 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report the High Pressure Fuel Pump area emitting smoke and catching fire shortly after starting the engine, sometimes within minutes of idling.
- Some describe the tailgate popping open while driving or towing despite being latched and double-checked, occasionally striking a trailer.
- One owner reported the truck's frame snapping at highway speed, causing the drivetrain and axle to fall out and the truck to veer into a guard rail.
- Electrical wiring harnesses under the driver's seat have been reported catching fire shortly after starting the vehicle.
- Owners describe sudden loss of steering and brake function at low speed, in one case linked to a check engine light coming on right before the failure.
- A vehicle reportedly rolled away and crashed into another vehicle after being shifted into park on a slight incline with the engine still running.
2019 Ram 2500 recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V824000Dec 1, 2025Airbags1,589 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
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: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
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.
- NHTSA 25V010000Jan 16, 2025Airbags6,066 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
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: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
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.
- NHTSA 22V904000Dec 8, 2022Structure & Body1,224,078 vehicles
Structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments
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: 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.
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.
2019 compared with other 2500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Ram 2500 reliable?
- Compared to other Ram 2500 model years, 2019 rates "Good" with a complaint index of 42 and ranks 8th worst out of 13 years tracked, based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ram 2500?
- Fuel System complaints make up 33% of all reports, followed by Engine at 21% and Electrical System at 16%, according to NHTSA data.
- Does the 2019 Ram 2500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 12 recalls for the 2019 Ram 2500, covering airbags, brakes, fuel system, seat belts, tailgate strikers, wipers, and collision avoidance software.
- How does the 2019 Ram 2500 compare to the 2018 model?
- The 2018 Ram 2500 has a complaint index of 100 and an "Avoid" verdict with 2,590 complaints, far worse than the 2019 model's index of 42 and "Good" verdict.
- Were there fires reported in the 2019 Ram 2500?
- NHTSA data shows 9 fire-related complaints for the 2019 Ram 2500, with several tied to Engine, Electrical System, and Fuel System components.