2019 Ram 3500

What owners should know

Covers 2019–2026 · 6.7L Cummins diesel and 6.4L Hemi V8 gas · Updated 2026-10-01

Researched from owner forums and NHTSA complaints and written by Know Your Truck. These are patterns in what owners report, not a guarantee about any particular truck.

Common failures & how to fix them

Parts and video buttons search for your 2019 Ram 3500. Always confirm a part fits using your VIN. Brakes, steering, fuel and airbag work affects your safety, so if you're not sure, have a qualified mechanic do it.

• 6.7L Cummins fuel pump (CP4) failure (2019–2020)

  Dealer (recall)

  Signs: Sudden stall without warning, no-start, metal in the fuel system.

  Fix: Covered by a Ram recall that replaces the pump, updates the engine software and replaces contaminated parts.

  May be covered free by recall 21V880000. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

• Transmission fluid leaking from the dipstick tube

  Dealer (recall)

  Signs: Fluid on the engine or turbo, burning smell, smoke.

  Fix: Covered by Ram recalls on 2019–2023 trucks with the six-speed automatic.

  May be covered free by recall 20V043000 / 22V835000. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

• Intake heater grid relay fire risk (2021–2023)

  Dealer (recall)

  Signs: Often no warning, even with the truck off.

  Fix: Covered by Ram recalls on 2021–2023 diesels.

  May be covered free by recall 21V163000 / 21V798000 / 23V060000. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

• Electrical and screen glitches

  Easy DIY

  Signs: Warning lights, frozen or blank screens, camera problems.

  Fix: Ask a dealer for all open recalls and software updates. Check the batteries and their connections, since weak batteries cause many electrical gremlins.

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Recalls

A recall doesn't mean a truck still has the problem. Enter the truck's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see whether the repair was done.

• Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain:Inflator

  Dec 2025 · #25V824000

  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 and fix

  Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

  Fix: 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.

• Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain:Inflator

  Jan 2025 · #25V010000

  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 and fix

  Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

  Fix: 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.

• Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments

  Dec 2022 · #22V904000

  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 and fix

  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.

  Fix: 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.

• Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module

  Mar 2022 · #22V140000

  Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

  Risk and fix

  Risk: An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: 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.

• Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages

  Jan 2022 · #22V035000

  Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs. The windshield wiper arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to function improperly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: 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.

• Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump

  Nov 2021 · #21V880000

  Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: 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 letters were mailed on May 17, 2022. Phase 2 owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y78.

• Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication

  Jun 2021 · #21V439000

  Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y21.

• Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

  May 2021 · #21V398000

  Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y36 owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y26 owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's numbers for this recall are Y26 and Y36.

• Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

  Sep 2020 · #20V191000

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

  Risk and fix

  Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: 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 service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

• Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication

  Aug 2020 · #20V511000

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis built with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. Inadequate warmup protection can cause a lack of oil film on the engine connecting rod bearings while the engine is reaching operating temperature. This can result in engine damage and connecting rod failure, which could potentially puncture the engine block.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the engine calibration software to enhance the engine warm up protection, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W57.

• Structure

  Apr 2020 · #20V207000

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 Pick-up trucks equipped with an accessory bed step. In certain side loading conditions, the bed step may unexpectedly fail while in use.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: A bed step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user.

  Fix: 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.

• Power Train:Automatic Transmission

  Jan 2020 · #20V043000

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickup vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic (68RFE) transmissions. A build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix: 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.

• Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

  Aug 2019 · #19V635000

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 Cab Chassis trucks. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with an incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: 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.

• Fuel System, Diesel

  Jun 2019 · #19V498000

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The fuel lines may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: 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.

Owner complaints by area

Reports owners filed with NHTSA. They aren't verified, and one complaint can mention more than one area. Tap an area to read the most recent ones.

• Fuel System28

  1 involved a crash

  • Filed Mar 2026

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, a warning light for the exhaust system illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, but the vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that an unknown recall repair was previously completed on the vehicle. Upon investigating the failure online, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: EA23001(Fuel System, Diesel). The failure mileage was approximately 214,000. The VIN was not available.

  • Filed Sep 2024

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel); and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was contacted.

  • Filed Feb 2024

    The contact owns a 2019 RAM 3500 Big Horn. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer was contacted stated they was waiting for parts. The manufacturer was contacted several times and were unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms recall incomplete.

  • Filed Nov 2023

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring for a year. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

  • Filed Sep 2023

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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• Diesel27

  1 involved a crash

  • Filed Mar 2026

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, a warning light for the exhaust system illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, but the vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that an unknown recall repair was previously completed on the vehicle. Upon investigating the failure online, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: EA23001(Fuel System, Diesel). The failure mileage was approximately 214,000. The VIN was not available.

  • Filed Sep 2024

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel); and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was contacted.

  • Filed Feb 2024

    The contact owns a 2019 RAM 3500 Big Horn. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer was contacted stated they was waiting for parts. The manufacturer was contacted several times and were unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms recall incomplete.

  • Filed Nov 2023

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring for a year. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

  • Filed Sep 2023

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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• Engine22

  1 involved a crash · 3 involved a fire

  • Filed Sep 2026

    1. Engine failed while driving. 2.This could have caused an accident if I were at highway speeds. 3. The cause of failure was a spent bearing on piston #3 due to lack of oil. 4. Per my mechanic an engine or rebuild kit is needed. This was a reported complaint in March of this year with a complaint number of #11724554. Their was no warning or low oil lamp which was a recall for some 2019 Rams, however my VIN was not included in that recall.

  • Filed Mar 2026

    The contact owned a 2019 Dodge Ram 3500 towing an empty container. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven uphill at unknown speeds, it unexpectedly caught fire. No warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment, or police report. The fire department was on the scene, extinguished the fire, and provided a fire report. The fire chief was unable to determine the cause of the fire due to the extensive damage. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company.

  • Filed Mar 2026

    Driving along normal and the engine started knocking, then the noise went away and about three miles later the engine started knocking extremely loud as I attempted to get off the road safely the engine locked up, I opened th hood and seen the engine connecting rods broke out of the engine and it now has holes in the block, and needs a total replacememt

  • Filed Mar 2026

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, a warning light for the exhaust system illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, but the vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that an unknown recall repair was previously completed on the vehicle. Upon investigating the failure online, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: EA23001(Fuel System, Diesel). The failure mileage was approximately 214,000. The VIN was not available.

  • Filed Jan 2025

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, and the turbo charger became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

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• Fuel/Propulsion System22

  1 involved a crash · 2 involved a fire

  • Filed Jun 2026

    HAD RECALL FOR HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP COMPLETED IN 12/2022 AND THE NEW PART HAS PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING DEBRIS TO GO INTO THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE NEW PART WAS TO PREVENT THIS ISSUE FROM HAPPENING AND IT SEEMS THAT FAILURE AFTER ONLY 3 YEARS MEANS THAT A DEFECTIVE PART WAS INSTALLED OR SOME FORM OF IMPROPER INSTALLATION OCCURRED.

  • Filed Mar 2024

    All of my fuse are lose, also the dealership installed a new high pressure fuel pump under recall and now it’s whining and now my pcm is over charging my batteries!!!

  • Filed Nov 2023

    Poor throttle respond when doing lane change, really really poor throttle respond, especially when doing lane change the throttle supper slow respond can causing a rear end from the safe on incoming lane changed distance to unsafe distance after the lane changed, this seriously can causing the crash by the rear end from the vehicle on the back. It also happened when merge into freeway when throttle is very important for driver to adjust the speed to make vehicle merge into the traffic smoothly. Reported to dealer service manager everytime drop vehicle for servicing but CAN NOT fix the issue. This happened when the dealer upgraded new calibration for power train by other recall. But before power train upgraded my vehicle dont have this poor throttle respond issue at all.

  • Filed Dec 2022

    This vehicle has a safety recall I. The high pressure fuel pump. The dealership says they’re unable to provide resolution due to part’s availability. Reasonable time has been allowed and yet, no repairs have been made. The manufacturer should be required to buy back the vehicle or replace it at no cost to me.

  • Filed Nov 2022

    We have this truck at our dealership and are unable to sell do to this recall. Recall has been out since November 12th 2012 and through Nhtsa it shows that it can be completed. I've talked with Ram recall assistance and they state that this truck is not able to have the recall completed and I asked for a buy back and they said I need to talk with my local dealer to start that process. I called our local dealer and they said they have never heard of that and are unable to help. They did say they have the part in stock to complete the recall however Ram will not release it to the 2019's and they can only do the 2020's recall which is the same thing.

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• Electrical System21

  1 involved a crash · 2 involved a fire

  • Filed Sep 2026

    On my 2019 RAM 3500, I reported a problem with th eNHSTA back in 2023, and NO response yet. This is about the integrated brake controller, that provides NO electrical signal to stop the towed trailer at speeds what apear to be below 35MPH. This is a very dangerous failure on these trucks.

  • Filed Oct 2025

    Recurring water intrusion through firewall/wiper cowl causes electrical corrosion and loss of vehicle communication (CAN bus). Dealer repeatedly documented: • 05/19/2022: “Cowl drains clogged; water entering passenger side” (Invoice #XXX). • 08/15/2025: “Water intrusion through firewall due to wiper cowl drains being clogged with organic debris; water found in passenger kick-panel connector” (Invoice #XXX). Resulting failures include: • BCM shorted (02/16/2022 – replaced). • HVAC module failure (10/15/2022 – replaced). • Intermittent CAN bus, loss of gauges while driving (09/04/2025 – Invoice #XXX; dealer suspects internal corrosion from prior water leaks). • 10/16/2025: Dealer states “old water damage to BCM causing corrosion on circuit board and disrupting bus circuits”; BCM replaced again (Invoice #XXX). • 10/20/2025 (current): Dealer states “ORC (airbag module) dead on bus; ABS module loss-comm with ORC; replace airbag module” (Workorder #XXX). The truck has lost instrumentation and safety systems in rain, with airbag and ABS communication currently inoperative. This is a safety defect; seeking investigation and manufacturer remedy/reimbursement. Injuries/Crashes: None, near-miss due to loss of gauges. Dealer: Hall Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

  • Filed Jun 2025

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that after accelerating from a red light and while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from underneath the hood, and the vehicle started to decelerate. The contact coasted to the side of the road and inspected the engine while attempting to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that a rod had fractured in cylinder #1, causing the engine to fail. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V511000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

  • Filed Apr 2025

    Radio some time turns off by it's self. Transmission has locked up in park after driving and put in park ,and will not go into any other gear, unless truck is turned off. After turning truck back on it will engage into preferred gear. It has done this for few time since February.

  • Filed Jan 2025

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the Cruise Control was unintendedly disabled and remained inoperative. The failure occurred on several occasions. No warning light was illuminated; however, the "Electronic Stability Control System Malfunctioning" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the result was unknown. The contact researched and was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.

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• Power Train18

  3 involved a crash

  • Filed May 2026

    While driving transmission just died would only go in reverse. lucky it happened at midnight so there was no traffic and was able to pull over safely. I drove truck home in reverse has I was only about 1000ft from house. Checked transmission fluid was burnt and all black. there was no warning signs check engine light came on just has it happened. I then ordered a aftermarket transmission and had it installed . When old transmission was sent back for core was told under drive and overdrive clutch packs are welded together. Was not brought to dealer because warranty was already up. didn't think to keep codes that populated when check engine light came on there was about six all seemed to do with shift solenoids. I am filling this out in case others have had same issue and maybe its a defect seems like low miles for this to have happened.

  • Filed Feb 2026

    While entering the interstate highway and accelerating to merge into traffic the transmission would not shift properly and check engine light came with code p0871. I could not fully control the speed to keep up with traffic due to the erratic shifting of the transmission and was nearly rear ended by another vehicle also merging into traffic. This could have caused a multi vehicle accident at highway speed of 65 MPH. The p0871 code is transmission fluid pressure sensor / switch c circuit range/performance. There have been previous recalls with this transmission for the same problem but my vin was not listed. Transmission would not shift properly until code is reset with scan tool.

  • Filed Jul 2025

    sometimes when I first start the truck and drive off, I find out that I have no throttle response at all. No smoke or abnormal noises, just a dead pedal. Then after I stop the truck and take off again it works perfectly normal. I've heard of others having this problem but haven't heard of a fix. I also can't duplicate the problem; it has only happened a couple times. I did check for any codes which I did not have any.

  • Filed Apr 2025

    Radio some time turns off by it's self. Transmission has locked up in park after driving and put in park ,and will not go into any other gear, unless truck is turned off. After turning truck back on it will engage into preferred gear. It has done this for few time since February.

  • Filed Jul 2024

    I placed my truck in park and got out to close the door to my hangar. I turned around and my truck was rolling forward. It rolled into a small two seat plane and pushed it into another plane causing significant damage. When I saw what was happening I ran to the truck but got to it a little too late. I went to put the truck into park, but it was already in park. This confused me a lot because this is not suppose to happen. This morning after I started my truck I tested the gear shifter and to my surprise I am able to shift the truck out of park and all the way into drive for about 1 second or more after removing my foot from the brake. You should not be able to shift a vehicle out of park when your foot is not on the brake. After this incident I have gone online and have ready about large recalls for similar issues with RAM trucks and vans. I even seen some issues posted about my same year truck. Ram had a recall that ended with year model 2018 vehicles for this, but I dont think the issue was resolved completely, or there is a different issue causing this that needs to be investigated. I took a couple videos to prove that my truck shifts out of park without the brake being depressed.

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• Tires11

  • Filed Nov 2023

    NEXEN RADIAN HTX tires supplied on new 2019 RAM 3500 DRW. 19,920 miles, Front tires while towing 5th wheel RV began to shake a various speeds. With or without RV attached. RAM dealer indicates belts in both front tires have begun to separated. RAM Service rep stated they have seen this alot with NEXEN Tires.

  • Filed Oct 2022

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500 equipped with Nexen Tires. Tire line: Rodian HT, Tire Size 235/80R17, and DOT Number: unknown. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the driver's front tire blew out and he noticed a bulge on the sidewall of the tire. The local dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. There was no further information provided. The tire failure mileage was 24,096.

  • Filed Jun 2022

    I was driving on the highway north from Lawton Oklahoma to Oklahoma City Oklahoma when my truck steering wheel abruptly began to violently shake and the truck dart to the right. I slowed to about 5 miles per hour and the truck began to bounce, left to right. I took the truck to a ram dealer and was informed the the driver side front tire needed immediate replacement. My truck has 12,500. miles on the odometer at the time of the incident. After dealer I took the truck to a tire shop (listened to how Nexen tires are poorly constructed). I also researched the exact tire on my truck further and learned that treat separation happens without notice. I also spoke with a friend who owns a similar ram and learned he had already replace his tires for the same issue. Low mileage in his example as well. I save both front tires for inspection if anyone is interested. These tires are clearly unsafe!

  • Filed Jun 2022

    LT235/R80/17 NEXEN HTX RH5. Belt broke on left front 4/7/2022 @ 32,000 miles. On 5/31/2022 the left front belt broke at 34000 miles.

  • Filed Jun 2022

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500 equipped with Nexen Tires, Tire Line: Roadian HTX RH5, Tire Size: LT235/80/R17, DOT Number: 8EX6CMFR2219. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the front passenger’s side tire started to shake. The contact stated that he pulled over and changed the tire. The tire was taken to a tire shop where the mechanic diagnosed the failure as a separated tread belt causing a bulge in the tire. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no issue with the tire nor an open recall. The manufacturer informed the contact to fill out an online complaint form for review. The contact stated that he previously experienced a failure on the front driver’s side tire. The approximate tire failure mileage was 34,788.

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• Service Brakes8

  1 involved a crash

  • Filed Jan 2026

    I lost trailer brakes, hydraulic controller not working. traction control light is on along with my airbag and my abs light comes on at times. NO REPAIRS WERE DONE YET. DEALER STATES ORC MODULE NEEDS REPLACEMENT. I believe this is an reoccurring issue.

  • Filed Oct 2025

    Recurring water intrusion through firewall/wiper cowl causes electrical corrosion and loss of vehicle communication (CAN bus). Dealer repeatedly documented: • 05/19/2022: “Cowl drains clogged; water entering passenger side” (Invoice #XXX). • 08/15/2025: “Water intrusion through firewall due to wiper cowl drains being clogged with organic debris; water found in passenger kick-panel connector” (Invoice #XXX). Resulting failures include: • BCM shorted (02/16/2022 – replaced). • HVAC module failure (10/15/2022 – replaced). • Intermittent CAN bus, loss of gauges while driving (09/04/2025 – Invoice #XXX; dealer suspects internal corrosion from prior water leaks). • 10/16/2025: Dealer states “old water damage to BCM causing corrosion on circuit board and disrupting bus circuits”; BCM replaced again (Invoice #XXX). • 10/20/2025 (current): Dealer states “ORC (airbag module) dead on bus; ABS module loss-comm with ORC; replace airbag module” (Workorder #XXX). The truck has lost instrumentation and safety systems in rain, with airbag and ABS communication currently inoperative. This is a safety defect; seeking investigation and manufacturer remedy/reimbursement. Injuries/Crashes: None, near-miss due to loss of gauges. Dealer: Hall Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

  • Filed May 2023

    When truck is in cruise control on with driver assist on, if I run off side of road and go over the ridges on the side that alert driver my ABS light comes on saying my driver assist and my cruise control can no longer be used and my ABS breaking system requires a mechanic. If I reset my system all goes back to normal till I go over rough road or ridges. I have less than 10,000 miles on truck. From what I hear from other Dodge owners this is a common occurrence. This has happened on three different occasions.

  • Filed Jul 2022

    Last week this took place: 2019 Ram 3500 Dual rear wheels AISON transmistion is outfitted with factory trailer brake module. Was hauling a horse trailer near 30,000 lbs to a horse show, caravaning with crew pulling a second horse trailer about the same weight with a 2020 Ram 3500 (Vin #3C63RRNL7LG242818 (see separate complaint)) . All connections checked before departure. ABS warning light went on a few days before then disappeared. When braking, no trailer brakes engaged. Then checked hand paddles on the factory trailer brake module and the hand paddles activated the trailer brakes. Took it into the dealership to check codes and they said none appeared or were somehow reset.

  • Filed Feb 2021

    MY ABS ON MY BRAKES KEEP GOING OUT ON MY TRUCK AND I HAVE 2 2019 RAM TRUCKS AND IT DID IT ON BOTH OF THEM AND I HAVE SOME FRIENDS THAT HAVE 2019 AND 2020 RAMS THAT'S DOING THE SAME THING SHOULD IT BE A RECALL ON THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GET KILL?

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• Structure8

  • Filed Oct 2024

    I have problem with rear window light water leak. This light has water leak and I have a lot of water after each rain. Many of my things were destroyed because of this. I know RAM has reacalls for this huge problem, but they denied to fix my car, because there is no this recall under my VIN. But I read a lot of comments on RAM forums and many people complaining about this issue. I also saw that some people were able to fix it under the recall but I don't have any idea who I should contact for help. I need them to fix this issue in my car also, because this is manufacture issue not because of me

  • Filed Feb 2024

    Tailgate has been on recall repairs. However, it is still dropping but with less frequency.

  • Filed Mar 2022

    Tailgate keeps dropping and unlatching. Have taken the truck multiple times. Dealer Larson Ram Puyallup has replaced tailgate latch once but tailgate still unlatches and drops intermittently both parked and while vehicle is in motion. Have called them multiple times but they concluded that they could not replicate issue when truck is in the shop.

  • Filed Apr 2021

    MY TRUCK HAS A SAFETY RECALL 20V-207, WHICH IS THE MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER W54. THE RECALL IS INCOMPLETE BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURE AND DEALERS CANNOT GET THE PARTS TO PERFORM THE RECALL. I HAVE MADE TWO APPOINTMENTS, WEEKS IN ADVANCE FOR THE RECALL. MY TRUCK HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THE RECALL HAS NOT BEEN DONE. "PARTS ARE ORDERED." I HAVE ALSO CONTACTED ANOTHER DEALER WHO DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS. CURRENTLY, THE RECALL STATUS IS: RECALL INCOMPLETE. HOW MANY WEEKS OR MONTHS DOES THE MANUFACTURE HAVE TO MANUFACTURE THE REPLACEMENT PARTS? THE PHOTO BELOW IS PAPERWORK FROM THE 2ND APPOINTMENT.

  • Filed Jan 2021

    EXCESSIVE HOOD FLUTTER/MOVEMENT/ AS IF HOOD BECAME UNSECURED DURING HIGHWAY OPERATION. PULLED OVER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO ENSURE HOOD DIDN'T BECOME UNMATCHED. ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHERE HOOD OPENS AT HIGHWAY SPEED.

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• Unknown or Other6

  2 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire

  • Filed Apr 2025

    Firstly, I have contacted Ram about the issue and they said I can't do anything about it. It's a safety feature and it absolutely is the total OPPOSITE of a safety feature! When on icy roads, with traction control off, and in four-wheel drive, if the truck starts sliding, it cuts the power to the wheels when I need power to pull out of the slide. I've been driving in icy / snowy conditions since I was 14 years old and I'm now [XXX] . Since it cut power to the wheels, the truck continued to slide off into the ditch causing major front end damage. If there had been a person walking their dog there, they would have been killed. This happened at about 15 mph and was totally preventable if I had had control of the vehicle instead of a computer! I don't even understand what the traction control button being turned off actually does because apparently it doesn't do anything. Also, I about got thrown through the windshield when the automatic brakes came on thinking I was going to rear-end some one who was not going to be there by the time I got there! Again, not a safety feature! There definitely needs to be a way to turn these systems off completely. If I remove the fuse for the traction control system it unfortunately affects other systems as well. So that is not an acceptable fix. In my opinion, people are putting far too much trust in computer systems. I do not believe there should be a computer in control of a vehicle at any time. You will never get me in a" "self-driving car!" It's complete lunacy! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

  • Filed Aug 2024

    We repaired the recall #W03-2019-2020 D Transmission Valve Body with our local dealer Sunland Park Dodge on 5/1/24 but continue to get this same recall. The dealer has not reported that the recall has been fixed. What can I do to report this issue.

  • Filed Nov 2022

    went to start and nothing, battery is OK has a quick flash of fuel filter service. and still have 35% left according to the truck. I am guessing it is the fuel pump issue awaiting what the dealership states it has only 36000 miles so its still under warranty.

  • Filed Apr 2022

    Vehicle Exhaust System Failure See Dealer warning displayed with truck becoming sluggish and shutting down on road, very likely causing accidents. It’s scary. Got to a parking lot, shut off, cranked, warning went away, but for how long and what damage will Result in driving if warning comes back on?

  • Filed Mar 2022

    Tailgate keeps dropping and unlatching. Have taken the truck multiple times. Dealer Larson Ram Puyallup has replaced tailgate latch once but tailgate still unlatches and drops intermittently both parked and while vehicle is in motion. Have called them multiple times but they concluded that they could not replicate issue when truck is in the shop.

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• Suspension6

  1 involved a crash

  • Filed Nov 2024

    Front driver side. The chassis weld is broken. It’s a weld that holds the coil spring bucket. I also notice bad welds on the frame.

  • Filed Jun 2023

    I have concerns about the ball joints on my Ram 3500 they have been replaced 4 times under warranty. Each time the truck becomes hard to keep under control and wonders back and forth while driving. This is a known issue with Ram

  • Filed Nov 2022

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a vibration was felt and heard coming from the front passenger’s side wheel area. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for routine services, the contact made the mechanic aware of the failure; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that after he left the dealer, he felt a vibration coming from the front passenger’s side wheel area as the tire pressure warning light illuminated. After the contact pulled over, he noticed the front passenger’s side tire was damaged and had a significant amount of tread coming out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to replace the tire. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for replacement of the rear end due to an unknown recall and the contact made them aware of the failure again; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that after changing the front passenger’s side tire three previous times and the wheel bearing, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15.

  • Filed Aug 2022

    Front differential locked up without notice on highway at highway speed and almost lost control of my vehicle. Due to the front different locking up, the front driveshaft broke but did not come completely off right away and almost came through the floor of my vehicle. The floor where the drivers feet rest right underneath the brake pedal and gas pedal bent up a few inches and is almost touching the pedal. Pieces of the driveshaft flew out all over the highway and could have injured or killed someone else if it wasn’t early AM when roads were empty. Dash cam footage shows the moment it happened, it felt and looks like I hit a land mine. Front differential needs complete replacement, there is a hole in my frame and much more was damaged due to this. Towed into dealer and manufacturer denied warranty claim. Arbitration determined it was a warrantable item and a lemon but the manufacturer still refuses to do anything about it except repurchase the vehicle at a discounted price. Very scary.

  • Filed Apr 2020

    TWO MAIN ISSUES THAT ARE CAUSING A LOT OF CONCERN. 1) THE HOOD SHAKES TO THE POINT THAT IT WILL WEAKEN OVER TIME AND LOOKS LIKE AT TIMES THE HOOD WILL COME OFF. IT'S SEVERELY CONCERNING. THE FIX WAS TO ADJUST THE HOOD STOPS. THIS ONLY LIFTED THE HOOD MORE BREAKING THE SEAL AROUND THE HOOD WITH MAJOR AIR GAPS THIS HAPPENS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND IN HEAVY WINDS. 2) THE FRONT END MAKES A LOUD AUDIBLE CLUNK. WE HAVE REPLACED CAB MOUNTS, CHECKED THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND THE ISSUE IS STILL THERE. SOMETHING IS CERTAINLY MAKING CONTACT AND OVERTIME WILL WEAR OUT. THIS HAPPENS ON OFF CAMBER TURNS OR OFF CAMBER APPROACH AND DEPARTURES (SLOW SPEEDS. THINK OF GOING INTO A PARKING LOT OR PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY).

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• Wheels6

  • Filed Aug 2022

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated he noticed the air of the front passenger side tire was low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that there was a leak on the inside of the rim that caused the air of the tire to release. The rim was replaced. The contact stated that after several months the front driver-side tire was flat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that there was a leak on the inside of the rim as well. The rim was not replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that they would not cover the rims. The failure mileage was 27,000.

  • Filed Feb 2022

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 21V398000 (Wheels) however, the part to do the recall repairs was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was invalid.

  • Filed Nov 2021

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V398000 (Wheels) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

  • Filed Oct 2021

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V398000 (Wheels) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

  • Filed Aug 2021

    The contact owns a fleet of 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated while an employee was driving 2 mph, the rear passenger’s side wheel detached from the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the wheel studs to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V398000 (Wheels) on August 26, 2021 however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 102.

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• Engine And Engine Cooling5

  • Filed Mar 2026

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine made an abnormal rattling sound. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V475000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

  • Filed Jun 2025

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that after accelerating from a red light and while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from underneath the hood, and the vehicle started to decelerate. The contact coasted to the side of the road and inspected the engine while attempting to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that a rod had fractured in cylinder #1, causing the engine to fail. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V511000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

  • Filed Jan 2025

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, and the turbo charger became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

  • Filed Nov 2024

    The contact owns a 2019 RAM 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, he heard an abnormal squealing sound emanating from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V511000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

  • Filed Feb 2023

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle stated to decelerate without warning. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and examined under the hood and noticed oil on top of the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the vehicle was experiencing a similar failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V511000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 120,000.

• Steering5

  1 involved a crash

  • Filed May 2024

    The contact's employer owns a 2019 RAM 3500. The contact stated that while an employee was driving at approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel became inoperable, the vehicle went off-road and crashed into a tree, swiping the passenger's side mirror, the front passenger's hubcap, and the bed of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the workplace. There was no police report filed. The contact stated that the employee had a bruise on the right arm and a small cut on the right cheek. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,927.

  • Filed Jun 2023

    I have concerns about the ball joints on my Ram 3500 they have been replaced 4 times under warranty. Each time the truck becomes hard to keep under control and wonders back and forth while driving. This is a known issue with Ram

  • Filed Jun 2022

    I was driving on the highway north from Lawton Oklahoma to Oklahoma City Oklahoma when my truck steering wheel abruptly began to violently shake and the truck dart to the right. I slowed to about 5 miles per hour and the truck began to bounce, left to right. I took the truck to a ram dealer and was informed the the driver side front tire needed immediate replacement. My truck has 12,500. miles on the odometer at the time of the incident. After dealer I took the truck to a tire shop (listened to how Nexen tires are poorly constructed). I also researched the exact tire on my truck further and learned that treat separation happens without notice. I also spoke with a friend who owns a similar ram and learned he had already replace his tires for the same issue. Low mileage in his example as well. I save both front tires for inspection if anyone is interested. These tires are clearly unsafe!

  • Filed Nov 2020

    SINCE PURCHASE BRAND NEW, A POP COULD BE HEARD WHEN MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL RIGHT OR LEFT. HAPPENED MAINLY AT A STOP OR AFTER SLOWING TO TURN. THE FREQUENCY HAS INCREASE AND THE POP SOUND CAN BE FELT AND HEARD WHEN STOPPED, STANDING AND SIMPLY MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY RIGHT OR LEFT.

  • Filed Nov 2019

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LANDMARK DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (6850 MT ZION BLVD, MORROW, GA 30260, (770) 968-4900) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN ALIGNMENT WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40.

• Vehicle Speed Control4

  • Filed Nov 2023

    Poor throttle respond when doing lane change, really really poor throttle respond, especially when doing lane change the throttle supper slow respond can causing a rear end from the safe on incoming lane changed distance to unsafe distance after the lane changed, this seriously can causing the crash by the rear end from the vehicle on the back. It also happened when merge into freeway when throttle is very important for driver to adjust the speed to make vehicle merge into the traffic smoothly. Reported to dealer service manager everytime drop vehicle for servicing but CAN NOT fix the issue. This happened when the dealer upgraded new calibration for power train by other recall. But before power train upgraded my vehicle dont have this poor throttle respond issue at all.

  • Filed May 2023

    When truck is in cruise control on with driver assist on, if I run off side of road and go over the ridges on the side that alert driver my ABS light comes on saying my driver assist and my cruise control can no longer be used and my ABS breaking system requires a mechanic. If I reset my system all goes back to normal till I go over rough road or ridges. I have less than 10,000 miles on truck. From what I hear from other Dodge owners this is a common occurrence. This has happened on three different occasions.

  • Filed Nov 2022

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to accelerate. The fuel mileage had decreased. The fuel warning light was flashing on and off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

  • Filed Feb 2020

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE HANDLE FRACTURED AND TAILGATE WAS DAMAGED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY WARNING LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DOLAN DODGE RAM FIAT LOCATED AT (700 KIETZKE LN, RENO, NV 89502) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 500.

• Air Bags3

  1 involved a crash

  • Filed Jan 2026

    I lost trailer brakes, hydraulic controller not working. traction control light is on along with my airbag and my abs light comes on at times. NO REPAIRS WERE DONE YET. DEALER STATES ORC MODULE NEEDS REPLACEMENT. I believe this is an reoccurring issue.

  • Filed Oct 2025

    Recurring water intrusion through firewall/wiper cowl causes electrical corrosion and loss of vehicle communication (CAN bus). Dealer repeatedly documented: • 05/19/2022: “Cowl drains clogged; water entering passenger side” (Invoice #XXX). • 08/15/2025: “Water intrusion through firewall due to wiper cowl drains being clogged with organic debris; water found in passenger kick-panel connector” (Invoice #XXX). Resulting failures include: • BCM shorted (02/16/2022 – replaced). • HVAC module failure (10/15/2022 – replaced). • Intermittent CAN bus, loss of gauges while driving (09/04/2025 – Invoice #XXX; dealer suspects internal corrosion from prior water leaks). • 10/16/2025: Dealer states “old water damage to BCM causing corrosion on circuit board and disrupting bus circuits”; BCM replaced again (Invoice #XXX). • 10/20/2025 (current): Dealer states “ORC (airbag module) dead on bus; ABS module loss-comm with ORC; replace airbag module” (Workorder #XXX). The truck has lost instrumentation and safety systems in rain, with airbag and ABS communication currently inoperative. This is a safety defect; seeking investigation and manufacturer remedy/reimbursement. Injuries/Crashes: None, near-miss due to loss of gauges. Dealer: Hall Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

  • Filed Aug 2020

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2019 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE INSERTED INTO THEIR LANE AND TO PREVENT AN IMPACT, THE DRIVER TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE DITCH AND CRASH INTO A "DIRT DRAIN DITCH". THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES ON HER RIGHT SHOULDER, NECK AND BACK PAINS WHILE THE DRIVER ALSO SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER, NECK AND BACK PAINS. THE REAR PASSENGER HER DAUGHTER HIT HER HEAD ON THE WINDOW AND HAD BACK PAINS. THE CONTACT STATED HER HUSBAND AND HERSELF DID SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AND WOULD NEED SURGERY FOR THEIR RIGHT SHOULDERS. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR SEAT PASSENGER DID NOT NEED ANY MEDICAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO IMPOUND LOT. THE CONTACT CALLED BUD CLARY CHEVROLET OF MOSES LAKE SERVICE CENTER (12056 N FRONTAGE RD SITE B, MOSES LAKE, WA 98837, (509) 765-4517) AND WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000. *DT*JB

• Forward Collision Avoidance2

  1 involved a crash

  • Filed Apr 2025

    Firstly, I have contacted Ram about the issue and they said I can't do anything about it. It's a safety feature and it absolutely is the total OPPOSITE of a safety feature! When on icy roads, with traction control off, and in four-wheel drive, if the truck starts sliding, it cuts the power to the wheels when I need power to pull out of the slide. I've been driving in icy / snowy conditions since I was 14 years old and I'm now [XXX] . Since it cut power to the wheels, the truck continued to slide off into the ditch causing major front end damage. If there had been a person walking their dog there, they would have been killed. This happened at about 15 mph and was totally preventable if I had had control of the vehicle instead of a computer! I don't even understand what the traction control button being turned off actually does because apparently it doesn't do anything. Also, I about got thrown through the windshield when the automatic brakes came on thinking I was going to rear-end some one who was not going to be there by the time I got there! Again, not a safety feature! There definitely needs to be a way to turn these systems off completely. If I remove the fuse for the traction control system it unfortunately affects other systems as well. So that is not an acceptable fix. In my opinion, people are putting far too much trust in computer systems. I do not believe there should be a computer in control of a vehicle at any time. You will never get me in a" "self-driving car!" It's complete lunacy! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

  • Filed Jan 2023

    I had a parasitic draw on my battery that became progressively worse to the point that a jump no longer worked to start the vehicle. I bought a brand new battery and it was completely dead within 24 hours even though I had only driven the vehicle about 5 miles and had the vehicle off for over 23 of these hours. I replaced the battery again and left the vehicle running while loading for a trip and 30 minutes later the battery started to release smoke from overheating. Wires and plastics around the battery were starting to melt so I completely disconnected the battery. This 2nd new battery was also dead within 24 hours of purchase. I took the vehicle to a Ram Dealership and after a lot of testing over multiple days they identified the problem as a parasitic draw from the ABS module. Please note the parasitic draw occurred whether or not the vehicle was turned on. After the dealership changed the ABS module and both batteries the vehicle has been operating ok although I still receive low battery power notices which restricts certain vehicle functions every few days. I have to turn the engine off and on to reset the error.

• Seat Belts1

  • Filed Jan 2026

    I lost trailer brakes, hydraulic controller not working. traction control light is on along with my airbag and my abs light comes on at times. NO REPAIRS WERE DONE YET. DEALER STATES ORC MODULE NEEDS REPLACEMENT. I believe this is an reoccurring issue.

• Electronic Stability Control (esc)1

  • Filed Jan 2025

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the Cruise Control was unintendedly disabled and remained inoperative. The failure occurred on several occasions. No warning light was illuminated; however, the "Electronic Stability Control System Malfunctioning" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the result was unknown. The contact researched and was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.

• Exterior Lighting1

  • Filed Oct 2024

    I have problem with rear window light water leak. This light has water leak and I have a lot of water after each rain. Many of my things were destroyed because of this. I know RAM has reacalls for this huge problem, but they denied to fix my car, because there is no this recall under my VIN. But I read a lot of comments on RAM forums and many people complaining about this issue. I also saw that some people were able to fix it under the recall but I don't have any idea who I should contact for help. I need them to fix this issue in my car also, because this is manufacture issue not because of me

• Parking Brake1

  • Filed Jul 2023

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the electronic parking brake was engaged, and the vehicle inadvertently shut off and failed to restart. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the failure was a known failure. The dealer advised the contact to disengage the electronic parking brake to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that he followed the instruction of the dealer, and the vehicle restarted; however, the check engine warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that a secondary lever chafed the electrical wiring underneath the dashboard and caused the vehicle to shut off when the electronic parking brake was engaged. The dealer informed the contact that the dashboard needed to be disassembled to secure the electrical wiring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed; however, no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

• Equipment1

  • Filed Jul 2022

    Traveling approximately 65 mph when tonneau cover blew off. Luckily no one was behind me so no accident occurred. Appears that wind got under a corner of the cover and put pressing on the locking handles. The rear two handles snapped off and we’re still in the bed of the truck when the cover blew off. I saw online that this has happened to other people. I’m not sure the name of the tonneau cover but it is OEM from Ram.

• Gasoline1

  • Filed Oct 2021

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the check engine and service exhaust system warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and was diagnosed with needing the entire fuel system replaced. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,582.

• Visibility/Wiper1

  • Filed Feb 2021

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE SHREDDED AND DETERIORATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAN CUMMINS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF GEORGETOWN (1470 CHERRY BLOSSOM WAY, GEORGETOWN, KY 40324, (502) 378-5386) THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.

Safety ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings from government crash tests. Ratings can differ by cab style and 2WD/4WD.

NHTSA hasn't published star ratings for this truck. Many heavy-duty pickups aren't included in NHTSA's crash-test program, so this doesn't mean the truck is unsafe.