How many engine complaints does the 2019 Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA lists 41 engine-related complaints for the 2019 Ram 2500, which makes up 21% of the 193 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Ram 2500 engine?

NHTSA's data shows no related recalls currently listed for the engine area on the 2019 Ram 2500.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2019 Ram 2500?

NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 6,620 at the time of failure for engine-related complaints on the 2019 Ram 2500.

How does the 2019 Ram 2500 compare to other years for engine complaints?

The 2019 model's engine complaints made up 21% of its total complaints, close to 2020 (22%) and 2022 (21%), but lower in raw count than 2018's 380 engine complaints.

2019 Ram 2500 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 41 engine-related complaints for the 2019 Ram 2500, 21% of all 193 complaints filed for the year. Six of those complaints involved fires and two involved injuries, with a median failure mileage of 6,620. No engine-related recalls are currently listed for this model year.

Engine complaints: 41; 21% of 193
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 6
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 6,620 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report smoke and flames coming from the engine bay shortly after startup or while idling, in some cases spreading to the hood and windshield area.
Several complaints describe fire originating near the fuel injection pump or CP4 pump area, sometimes requiring a fire extinguisher to put out.
Owners describe clicking or ticking noises from the front of the engine, which some suspect is linked to the fan clutch, a pulley, or the CP4 pump.
Some drivers report sudden loss of power or complete engine failure while driving, including one case where the truck would not restart after a dealer visit.
Owners note the check engine light appearing with code P0299, accompanied by loss of power or the truck going into limp mode.
One complaint describes the CP4 fuel injector pump failing without warning and damaging the fuel rail system, which the owner said could also affect steering and braking.

When 2019 Ram 2500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 18, 2019, latest Aug 14, 2026.

41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Oct 2021 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2019 Ram 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 2500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201354 (30%)
201487 (26%)
201553 (25%)
201671 (28%)
2017117 (17%)
2018380 (15%)
201941 (21%)
202036 (22%)
202129 (27%)
202238 (21%)
202312 (25%)
202410 (17%)
202511 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2019 Ram 2500 have?: NHTSA lists 41 engine-related complaints for the 2019 Ram 2500, which makes up 21% of the 193 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fire risk with the 2019 Ram 2500 engine?: Yes. Six of the 41 engine complaints involved fires, and two involved injuries, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Ram 2500 engine?: NHTSA's data shows no related recalls currently listed for the engine area on the 2019 Ram 2500.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2019 Ram 2500?: NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 6,620 at the time of failure for engine-related complaints on the 2019 Ram 2500.
How does the 2019 Ram 2500 compare to other years for engine complaints?: The 2019 model's engine complaints made up 21% of its total complaints, close to 2020 (22%) and 2022 (21%), but lower in raw count than 2018's 380 engine complaints.