2019 Ram 2500

193 complaints on file, page 1 of 10.

1. Filed Sep 14, 2026Failure Sep 12, 2026Albuquerque, NMAir bags

   My vehicle is displaying a service airbag system warning message. The vehicle was not in a crash. Diagnostic codes read by the dealer indicate ‘ Driver Seatbelt Retractor Pretensioner Deployment Control Circuit Open. There is an open recall (W67, NHTSA campaign ID 20V-580) for select 2019 model year ram 2500’s. My vehicle does not appear to have been included in the initially identified suspect population but requires the repair indicated by W76

   NHTSA complaint 11764156
2. Filed Aug 30, 2026Failure Jul 16, 2026Delphi, INPower train

   While attempting to pass traffic the truck did not want to shift above or down from 4th gear. This has happened twice now and both times I had to pull over and restart the truck. My safety was put at risk due to lack of propulsion, high rpm of the truck to maintain speed before pulling over. Check engine light came on both times. Although there appears to be a lack of NHTSA reports, I have been sharing this story with others and looking at Facebook groups and it seems the 68RFE transmission is rife with issues and commonly fails while driving, regardless of towing or not.

   NHTSA complaint 11760709
3. Filed Aug 26, 2026Failure Jul 27, 2026Lincolnton, GAElectrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Power train

   Transmission Slipping

   NHTSA complaint 11759671
4. Filed Aug 14, 2026Failure Aug 5, 2026Joliet, ILEngine, Power train

   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

   NHTSA complaint 11756887
5. Filed Jul 14, 2026Failure Jul 9, 2026Toledo, OHUnknown or other

   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 fraud since I also asked him to verify if the mileage advertised was correct.

   NHTSA complaint 11750334
6. Filed Jul 6, 2026Failure Jun 10, 2026143,497 milesBulverde, TXTires

   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 contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and discovered a very large bulge on the outer side of the front driver's side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the tire with a busted belt. The tire was later inspected by an authorized Fortune tire shop, and the failure was deemed to be a manufacturer's defect. The contact stated that the failure had recurred while driving on a separate occasion. The contact puller pulled over sooner and discovered that the front passenger's side tire had also developed a matching large bulge. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 143,497. The tire failure mileage was 11,000.

   NHTSA complaint 11748527
7. Filed Jun 23, 2026Failure Aug 1, 2025Wynantskill, NYBody

   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 of motion. An independent body shop inspected the vehicle and determined that the hinge assembly requires replacement. The vehicle and failed component are available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The failure significantly affects the normal operation of the tailgate and requires excessive force to open and close. This creates a risk of injury while operating the tailgate and raises concerns regarding the continued safe operation of the tailgate assembly. The failure of a primary tailgate support component could also affect the tailgate's ability to function as intended. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. The problem was inspected and confirmed by an independent body shop. The shop determined that the tailgate hinge assembly has failed and requires replacement. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? The vehicle has been inspected by an independent body shop. At this time, the vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning lamps, messages, or diagnostic indicators were present. The only symptom was a progressive increase in the force required to open and close the tailgate. I started to notice the issue about a year ago. Since then, the condition gradually worsened over time to the point where when I open it and the tailgate pops out of position.

   NHTSA complaint 11745900
8. Filed May 19, 2026Failure May 15, 2026Piedmont, SCElectrical system

   My 2019 Ram 2500 with push‑button start became completely immobilized due to failure of the RF Hub Module. The truck has full electrical power but will not crank, will not click, and will not shift out of Park. The Check Engine Light blinks several times and stays on, and the security system does not activate. This is a known failure on 2018–2020 Ram HD trucks. The RF Hub controls the start authorization and immobilizer system, and when it fails the vehicle cannot be moved, even into Neutral. This is a safety hazard because the vehicle can become stranded in traffic or in unsafe locations. The part is on national backorder with almost no availability in the [XXX] , leaving owners without transportation for weeks or months. Chrysler/Stellantis has not issued a recall or provided alternative solutions. This is a critical safety defect that immobilizes the vehicle without warning.” INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint 11738689
9. Filed May 13, 2026Failure May 2, 2026Reseda, CAElectrical system, Visibility/wiper

   I was driving at night when my wipers activated at full speed on there own causing my trucks horn and blinkers to stop working. I was with my wife and 2 children when this occurred causing my wife and I to feel very uncomfortable. Driving with this issue for an extended period. This is not the first time it has occurred Anna my truck only has 38,000 miles but this is the first time of it activating at night which is what made it that much worse and what ultimately got me to go to the dealer to have it looked at. I took it in and they determined it was the clockwork-steering column control mod. I have already gone ahead and paid for the parts which are back ordered and waiting on repairs.When this incident occurred I did not see or notice any prior warnings. Once I received the information of the issue I did research and found that trucks of the same year And model have been been recalled for this issue, however I did not see mine listed when I ran the vin. My truck has had 6 other safety recalls and I believe this is another recall that should be addressed.

   NHTSA complaint 11737616
10. Filed May 8, 2026Failure May 6, 2026Pipe Creek, TXEngine

    The truck acts like it running out of fuel when entering the hiway. One time it just died and restarted. Then several days later when pulling out onto the hiway the same thing happens. Last time was May 6. Acts like it’s running out of fuel. Keep pumping the petal and it takes off.

    NHTSA complaint 11736606
11. Filed May 4, 2026Failure Apr 28, 2026Oneonta, NYPower train

    The transmission failed. Prior to the failure, the vehicle had an undiagnosed fluid leak believed to be coming from transmission-related hoses/lines. These hoses were replaced; however, the issue persisted and ultimately resulted in transmission failure. The failure occurred while the vehicle was in operation, which caused a sudden loss of power/drive capability. This created a hazardous situation, especially in traffic, as the vehicle was unable to accelerate or maintain speed, increasing the risk of a collision. The fluid leak and subsequent transmission failure were inspected by a service center. The leaking hoses were identified and replaced; however, this repair did not resolve the underlying issue, and the transmission ultimately failed. No indication of symptoms of failure prior.

    NHTSA complaint 11735675
12. Filed Apr 28, 2026Failure Apr 18, 202680,000 milesSugar Land, TXEngine and engine cooling

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal burning odor inside the vehicle. The contact assumed that the odor was coming from the AC and turned off the AC. No warning light was illuminated. The contact parked and turned off the vehicle at the residence. Later that night, the contact heard a loud bang coming from the vehicle. The next morning, the contact and her friend looked under the hood and discovered that the fuse box, harness, and cables were all melted. The contact used electrical tape to separate the cables. Upon investigation, the contact discovered on the NHTSA.GOV website that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V720000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The manufacturer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, where a third-party engineer inspected the vehicle. The engineer informed the contact that the fuse box and harness wiring had melted, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer closed the case and refused to allow the dealer to perform the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11734321
13. Filed Apr 27, 2026Failure Jan 23, 2026Westminster, COEngine

    Poor quality hydraulic roller lifer arm failure caused a frown rod and a hole in the engine block

    NHTSA complaint 11734079
14. Filed Apr 21, 2026Failure Mar 11, 2026watertown, NYElectrical system, Exterior lighting, Service brakes

    dash board displays trailer not connected when it is then lights and brakes goes out and will not come back on. this happens every time I haul. I have to pull over on the side and disconnect and reconnect tailer and shut off the engine and restart to reset. sometimes this works most times not. Last time it happened at 12am doing 70mph on I 95 and almost caused a severe accident. I have called dealer and the manufacturer and nhtsa and reported to no avail. This same control brake module on newer vehicles has been recalled but not on mine?

    NHTSA complaint 11732630
15. Filed Apr 14, 2026Failure Apr 14, 202438,000 milesWatertown, NYIntegrated trailer brake control

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and hauling a trailer, the trailer brake light was continuously flickering and shut off, and the warning message trailer not connected was erroneously displayed. The vehicle was turned off and restarted several times to correct the failure. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 38,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11731093
16. Filed Apr 13, 2026Failure Apr 1, 2021Durham, MOUnknown or other

    Rear window is not sealed in both upper back corners. Worried about it coming out onto back passengers.

    NHTSA complaint 11730734
17. Filed Apr 9, 2026Failure Apr 2, 2026179,000 milesCatlett, VASidewall

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500 equipped with Lexani Tires, Tire Line: Terrain Beast AT, Tire Size: LT285/60/R20, DOT Number: 1TBF2FA5C1624. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the contact's girlfriend driving behind the contact, the contact’s girlfriend became aware of an abnormality with the front passenger’s side tire. The contact's girlfriend called the contact and notified him of the failure. The contact had felt a wobbly sensation while steering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and requested a wheel balance. While attempting to balance the wheel, the mechanic saw that the tire had immediately fallen over while standing. Upon further inspection, the mechanic discovered a bubble along the sidewall of the tire. The mechanic placed the spare tire on the vehicle until the contact was able to purchase a new tire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the contact had not yet received a response. The tire was a replacement tire. The tire failure mileage was approximately 20,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 179,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11730141
18. Filed Feb 26, 2026Failure Feb 25, 2026Decaturville, TNAir bagsCrash1 injured

    I was in an accident and my airbags did not deploy. I have a head injury. No Not yet No

    NHTSA complaint 11720773
19. Filed Jan 22, 2026Failure Jan 19, 2026Trinidad, COVisibility/wiper

    Wiper fluid supply lines disconnect, halting fluid from reaching windshield. Reconnecting manually does not maintain the connection. Mine have separated at different connectors multiple times.

    NHTSA complaint 11712633
20. Filed Jan 21, 2026Failure Jan 10, 2026110,000 milesHebron, ILEngine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Diesel

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, there was blue and white smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The contact saw a cloud of smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact waited to see where the smoke was coming from and attempted to start however, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was 110,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11712421