2019 Ram 3500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#5 most-complained of 13 3500 years
The 2019 Ram 3500 has a Complaint Index of 67 and ranks 5th worst out of 13 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Fuel System complaints lead at 37% of the 135 total, with 14 recalls including airbags, brakes, and a Cummins fuel pump issue.
- Complaints
- 135
- Recalls
- 14
- Crashes / fires
- 10 / 5
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2019 Ram 3500 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System50 (37%)
- Engine30 (22%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires22 (16%)
- Electrical System21 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain18 (13%)
- Brakes10 (7%)
- Structure & Body8 (6%)
- Other7 (5%)
- Steering5 (4%)
- Airbags3 (2%)
What owners report
- Gear shift sticks in park and the truck rolls away unattended, in one case at very low mileage.
- Red hydraulic fluid appears in the brake system and brakes fail, tied to a recall dealers say they cannot yet fix due to parts restrictions.
- Steering wheel becomes inoperable at highway speed, causing loss of control and a crash into roadside objects.
- Engine stalls with abnormal noise, smoke enters the cabin, and fire spreads from under the hood.
- Vehicle loses power suddenly on the highway after a dashboard warning to service the exhaust system.
- Front differential locks up without warning at highway speed, breaking the front driveshaft and bending the cabin floor.
2019 Ram 3500 recalls
14 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 3500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Ram 3500 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2019 Ram 3500 a Complaint Index of 67, ranking it 5th worst out of 13 model years, so it earns a Caution rating relative to other 3500 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ram 3500?
- Fuel System complaints make up 37% of the 135 total complaints, followed by Engine issues at 22% and Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 16%.
- Does the 2019 Ram 3500 have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 14 recalls for the 2019 Ram 3500, covering airbags, a tailgate latch issue, ABS software, wiper nuts, a Cummins high-pressure fuel pump, engine oil calibration, and lug nut torque specs.
- Which Ram 3500 model years should be avoided?
- Among the years listed, 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2022 carry Avoid verdicts with Complaint Index values of 75, 83, 100, and 92, while 2019 falls into the Caution category at 67.
- What is the median mileage for fuel system complaints on the 2019 Ram 3500?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 41,000 miles for Fuel System complaints on the 2019 Ram 3500.