AutoUtility currently tracks 191 official NHTSA owner defect complaints for the 2019 Ram 2500. Fuel & Propulsion System issues are the most frequently reported category, appearing in 63 complaints (33% of submitted records). Among these NHTSA complaint records, 8 filings cite a crash, 9 cite a fire, 4 report one or more injuries.

Key Problem Findings
  • • Total NHTSA Complaints: 191 reports
  • • #1 Reported Problem Area: Fuel & Propulsion System (63 reports • 33% of submitted complaints)
  • • Secondary Problem Areas: Electrical System (29), Powertrain & Transmission (28)
  • • Crash-Citing Complaints: 8 filings
  • • Fire-Citing Complaints: 9 filings
  • • Complaints Reporting Injuries / Fatalities: 4 injury filings • 0 fatality filings
Reporting Methodology: Statistics describe unverified consumer submissions voluntarily filed with NHTSA. Complaint volume is not normalized for vehicle sales volume or miles driven. Multiple components can be cited within a single owner complaint submission.
Total Complaints
191
Submitted to NHTSA ODI
Crash-Citing Complaints
8
Filings citing a collision
Fire-Citing Complaints
9
Filings citing smoke or fire
Complaints Reporting Injuries
4
Filings citing one or more injuries
Complaints Reporting Fatalities
0
Consumer filings citing fatalities

Most Reported Problems for 2019 Ram 2500

Top automotive subsystem defect categories ranked by unique owner complaint volume in federal records

#1 Problem Area 33% of complaints

Fuel & Propulsion System

63 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI
⚠️ NHTSA Recall Context

NHTSA records list 2 official safety recall campaigns for this model year involving the same broad component area:

*Component overlap means an official recall exists for the same broad vehicle system. It does not establish that an individual owner complaint was caused by, covered by, or resolved through that recall.
🔥 2 fire reports
#2 Problem Area 15.2% of complaints

Electrical System

29 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI
🔥 4 fire reports
#3 Problem Area 14.7% of complaints

Powertrain & Transmission

28 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI
⚠️ NHTSA Recall Context

NHTSA records list 1 official safety recall campaign for this model year involving the same broad component area:

*Component overlap means an official recall exists for the same broad vehicle system. It does not establish that an individual owner complaint was caused by, covered by, or resolved through that recall.
⚠️ 2 crash reports 🔥 2 fire reports 🩹 3 injury report entries
#4 Problem Area 13.1% of complaints

Body & Structure

25 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI
⚠️ NHTSA Recall Context

NHTSA records list 3 official safety recall campaigns for this model year involving the same broad component area:

*Component overlap means an official recall exists for the same broad vehicle system. It does not establish that an individual owner complaint was caused by, covered by, or resolved through that recall.
⚠️ 2 crash reports
#5 Problem Area 9.9% of complaints

Engine & Cooling

19 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI
🔥 4 fire reports 🩹 2 injury report entries
Domain Share Note: Share percentage represents the proportion of unique complaint filings referencing each vehicle system. Because single complaints may cite multiple systems (such as engine and electrical simultaneously), domain percentages represent individual category incidence and may sum to over 100%.

Symptoms Mentioned in NHTSA Owner Reports for 2019 Ram 2500

Specific mechanical, electrical, and driver-assist defect symptoms identified via deterministic narrative analysis

AutoUtility uses deterministic phrase matching to identify recurring symptom descriptions within consumer-submitted NHTSA complaint narratives.

Powertrain & Transmission 5.2% of complaints

Loss of Motive Power While Driving

10 complaint narratives describe this symptom
Symptom Identification Method: A complaint may describe more than one symptom, so percentages may sum to more than 100%. Symptom identification reflects text contained in consumer-submitted complaint records and does not establish a confirmed mechanical diagnosis.

Recent NHTSA Owner Reports for 2019 Ram 2500

Representative defect filings submitted by owners to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Powertrain & Transmission NHTSA ODI ID: #11759671
Filed: 08/26/2026

"Transmission Slipping"

Incident Date: 07/27/2026 • Raw NHTSA Component: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Powertrain & Transmission NHTSA ODI ID: #11756887
Filed: 08/14/2026

"Premature lifter and cam failures on the 6.7 engines. Yes it can be inspected. Yes it was heard and confirmed by multiple dealers and sources. It can be an issue if the engine locks up when driving"

Incident Date: 08/05/2026 • Raw NHTSA Component: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Other / Miscellaneous NHTSA ODI ID: #11750334
Filed: 07/14/2026

"On July 9,2026 I requested information on this truck from the dealership. It was advertised as having 55k miles on it and they were asking for $39. The carfax shows service history at 167k miles. When I confronted the salesman via text, he lowered the price to 32k. I believe this to be odometer..."

Incident Date: 07/09/2026 • Raw NHTSA Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Wheels & Tires NHTSA ODI ID: #11748527
Filed: 07/06/2026

"The contact owns a 2019 RAM 2500 equipped with Fortune Tires, Tire Line: Fortune Tormenta R/T FSR309, Tire size: 35x12.50R20, and DOT Number: 04NL1RTPC. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at 75 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate, followed by a noticeable wobble at low speed. The..."

Incident Date: 06/10/2026 • Raw NHTSA Component: TIRES
Body & Structure NHTSA ODI ID: #11745900
Filed: 06/23/2026

"What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?: The right-side tailgate hinge assembly on my 2019 Ram 2500 failed and became increasingly difficult to operate. The tailgate now requires excessive force to open and close throughout its entire range..."

Incident Date: 08/01/2025 • Raw NHTSA Component: STRUCTURE
Consumer Narrative Notice: Excerpts are sanitized text descriptions submitted by vehicle owners to the federal ODI database. They reflect the reporting consumer's observations at the time of filing and have not been independently confirmed by vehicle manufacturers or government investigators.

Complaint History for Ram 2500

Reported defect complaint volume across sibling model years (2015–2023)

Model Year NHTSA Complaints Crash Reports Safety Recalls Detailed Report
2015 Ram 2500 214 13 15 View 2015 Problems →
2016 Ram 2500 257 15 14 View 2016 Problems →
2017 Ram 2500 684 12 12 View 2017 Problems →
2018 Ram 2500 2555 37 10 View 2018 Problems →
2019 Ram 2500 Current Page 191 8 12 Current
2020 Ram 2500 163 5 10 View 2020 Problems →
2021 Ram 2500 105 6 8 View 2021 Problems →
2022 Ram 2500 0 0 12 View 2022 Problems →
2023 Ram 2500 0 0 8 View 2023 Problems →
Comparative Disclaimer: Complaint totals are unadjusted historical counts and are not normalized for vehicles sold, active fleet size, or total road mileage. Newer model years naturally have had less calendar exposure time to accumulate owner filings.

Detailed NHTSA Component Breakdown for 2019 Ram 2500

Complete distribution of consumer defect reports across all 61 granular NHTSA system and subsystem classifications

Vehicle Component / System Total Complaints Crash Reports Fire Reports Reported Injury Entries Reported Fatality Entries
Fuel & Propulsion System NHTSA category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 19 0 0 0 0
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 18 0 0 0 0
Powertrain NHTSA category: POWER TRAIN 18 1 0 1 0
Structure & Body NHTSA category: STRUCTURE 18 1 0 0 0
Other / Uncategorized NHTSA category: UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12 0 0 0 0
Engine NHTSA category: ENGINE 11 0 1 0 0
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11 0 1 0 0
Electrical System NHTSA category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10 0 2 0 0
Air Bags NHTSA category: AIR BAGS 4 2 1 2 0
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 4 0 2 2 0
Steering NHTSA category: STEERING 4 0 0 0 0
Seat Belts NHTSA category: SEAT BELTS 3 0 0 0 0
Service Brakes NHTSA category: SERVICE BRAKES 3 0 0 0 0
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 3 1 0 0 0
Visibility & Wipers NHTSA category: VISIBILITY/WIPER 3 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2 0 0 0 0
Tires NHTSA category: TIRES 2 0 0 0 0
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 0 0 0 0
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1 0 1 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE 1 0 1 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE 1 0 0 0 0
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER 1 0 0 0 0
Engine & Cooling NHTSA category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1 0 0 0 0
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 1 0 0 0 0
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 0 0 0 0
Forward Collision Avoidance NHTSA category: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 0 0 0 0
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,POWER TRAIN 1 0 0 0 0
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY 1 0 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1 0 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 0 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1 0 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES 1 1 0 0 0
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1 0 0 0 0
Service Brakes NHTSA category: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 0 0 0 0
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 0 0 0 0
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 1 0 0 0 0
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,STRUCTURE 1 0 0 0 0
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 1 0 0 0
STEERING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES 1 1 0 0 0
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 0 0 0 0
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES 1 0 0 0 0
STEERING,STRUCTURE 1 0 0 0 0
STEERING,SUSPENSION 1 0 0 0 0
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES 1 0 0 0 0
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 0 0 0 0
STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION 1 0 0 0 0
Suspension NHTSA category: SUSPENSION 1 0 0 0 0
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE 1 0 0 0 0
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1 0 0 0 0
Vehicle Speed Control NHTSA category: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 0 0 0 0
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES 1 0 0 0 0
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 0 0 0 0
VISIBILITY/WIPER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 0 0 0 0
Wheels & Hubs NHTSA category: WHEELS 1 0 0 0 0
Data Attribution & Reporting Methodology: Complaints are unverified voluntary submissions to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Because multiple vehicle components can be cited within a single owner complaint submission, component-level rollups may sum to more than the unique complaint count (191). Injury and fatality entries in the detailed table reflect raw values entered by reporting consumers across individual submissions; they are not deduplicated casualty statistics and may include duplicate or unverified entries. Complaint volume is not normalized for sales volume or vehicle mileage and does not represent an audited component failure rate.

Official NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

1 OPEN 1 CLOSED

Formal safety defect inquiries and engineering analyses opened by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Official Federal Inquiries: NHTSA opens a defect investigation when safety screening or consumer defect trends indicate a potential unreasonable safety risk. An open investigation is a formal inquiry and does not by itself confirm a defect or result in a mandatory recall.
OPEN Engineering Analysis (EA) ODI Action #EA23001
Opened: 2023-03-17 • Currently Active

High pressure fuel pump failure

Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-021 on October 14, 2021, to investigate incidents alleging a stall/loss of motive power as a result of high-pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (MY) 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy duty trucks equipped with 6.7L Cummins turbodiesel engines. During the investigation, ODI sought to determine if the related defect allegation was limited in scope to the recalled popula...

✓ Resulted in Safety Recall Campaign: 24V957 Official NHTSA File →
CLOSED Preliminary Evaluation (PE) ODI Action #PE21021
Opened: 2021-10-14 • Closed: 2023-04-14

High pressure fuel pump failure

Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-021 on October 14, 2021 to investigate allegations of stall/loss of motive power as a result of high pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (MY) 2019-2020 RAM 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy duty trucks equipped with 6.7L Cummins turbodiesel engines.On November 12, 2021, FCA filed vehicle recall 21V-880 and equipment recall 21E-094 on the subject population, identifying an `interna...

Closed without associated recall campaign. Official NHTSA File →

Related Official Reports for 2019 Ram 2500

Cross-reference safety recalls, crash test safety ratings, and EPA fuel economy for this model year

Official US Government Data Provenance

The complaint records on this page are retrieved directly from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) public database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.