2019 Ram 3500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Ram 3500, 16% of its 135 total complaints for the year. Two of those complaints involved fires, and the median mileage at failure was 55,000. No related recall is listed for this system.
- Electrical System complaints
- 21
- 16% of 135
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 55,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the PCM failing to clear diagnostic codes after related repairs, with dealers refusing warranty coverage once the truck is a few thousand miles past the warranty limit.
- Some owners describe a no-start condition despite checking all fuses and wiring, occurring even on low-mileage trucks.
- Rear running lights stop working while turn and brake lights continue to function normally, with no blown fuses found.
- Multiple owners report the ABS and check engine warning lights illuminating together, sometimes tied to a sensor that was replaced but the issue recurred.
- A parasitic battery draw is described that drained a replacement battery within 24 hours even with minimal driving.
- Owners report trailer brakes failing to respond when towing, with no warning lights present and the issue not reproducible by independent mechanics.
When 2019 Ram 3500 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 10, 2019, latest Oct 21, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Ram 3500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by 3500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems on the 2019 Ram 3500?
- NHTSA lists 21 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Ram 3500, which is 16% of the 135 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2019 Ram 3500?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System on the 2019 Ram 3500.
- At what mileage do electrical failures typically occur on the 2019 Ram 3500?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Electrical System complaints on the 2019 Ram 3500 is 55,000 miles.
- Did any 2019 Ram 3500 electrical complaints involve fires?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 fire incidents among the Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Ram 3500, though no crashes or injuries were reported.
- How does the 2019 Ram 3500's electrical complaint share compare to other years?
- The 2019 model's 16% share of complaints tied to electrical issues is similar to 2015 (16%) and 2018 (17%), but lower than 2025's 69% share, based on NHTSA data.