Complaints about the 2019 Ram 4500 peaked in 2021, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Other, diesel, 4x2, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Nov 28, 2020 to May 23, 2023.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-759 | Oct 11, 2022 | Rear brake hose inside diameter may be too small, which could cause the hose to rupture | Brakes | 26,961 | Part replacement |
| 22V-035 | Jan 27, 2022 | 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… | Visibility and wipers | 171,789 | Repair or modification |
| 21V-880 | Nov 12, 2021 | High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning | Fuel system | 222,410 | Software update |
| 21V-439 | Jun 10, 2021 | Engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume | Engine and cooling | 32,002 | Software update |
| 21V-398 | May 27, 2021 | 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… | Wheels | 447,985 | Part replacement |
| 21V-023 | Jan 26, 2021 | In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly… | Brakes | 4 | Repair or modification |
| 21V-008 | Jan 13, 2021 | In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly… | Brakes | 23 | Part replacement |
| 20V-511 | Aug 27, 2020 | Inadequate warmup protection can cause a lack of oil film on the engine connecting rod bearings while the engine is reaching operating temperature | Electrical system | 32,318 | Software update |
| 20E-031 | May 13, 2020 | In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly… | Brakes | 397 | Part replacement |
| 19V-498 | Jun 27, 2019 | Fuel lines may leak fuel into the engine compartment | Fuel system | 499 | Part replacement |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 4500. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V398000 (Wheel) and 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available for the recall repair. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint 11523408The fuel pump failed and they have not fixed it after 3 months and they do not answer or return my calls.
NHTSA complaint 11483119My truck has been at a dodge dealership for over a month due to a open recall. This dealership is declining to service my vehicle because they are saying the recall has to be fixed first before they can diagnosis my truck for change in drive quality. They are telling me that dodge does not have a fix for the recall on my truck and my truck has to sit there until a fix is available. My truck sat there for 29 days because they said they were backed up and I had to wait my turn. I would like to speak with someone asap to continue telling about my experience and to also inform that my truck is still not fixed and Stellntis is involved also. All of this due to a recall that me as a customer cannot control and I am taking the biggest hit out of everybody I have to keep paying for a truck that I cannot even use please someone help me The dealership has not done proper research at all to service this recall and my truck is still down because of it The dealership has lied in roles that there current staff members are in to report false information to stellantis They charged me 740.00 cash and declined me of using my debit card only for my truck still to be in the same condition it was 34 days before I took it too this shop now they want me to bring it back in charge me another 149.00 diag fee and I am losing money with my company every day because of this This is a real urgent issue and would like to speak with someone asap sorry but this is really got me in a tight spot and the dealership is not helping at all The dealership Tony t dodge in orangeburg sc
NHTSA complaint 11476689AT ONLY 15000 MILES AND 6 MONTHS OF LIFE, MY TRUCK IS LEAKING OIL/FUEL FROM THE CP4 FUEL PUMP. THE OIL/DIESEL IS LEAKING ON THE ENGINE BLOCK AND OTHER NEARBY HOT COMPONENTS WHICH I ASSUME COULD BE A FIRE HAZARD OR A FUEL SYSTEM DISASTER FAILURE. THE SYSTEM IS LEAKING ALL THE TIME WHILE ENGINE IS WORKING
NHTSA complaint 11397469AT ONLY 4 MONTHS SINCE VEHICLE IS PURCHASED, FUEL PUMP IS LEAKING. (POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD) ALSO HAD EXPERIENCED DEATH WOBBLE SEVERAL TIMES WHEN GOING MORE THAN 60 MPH. STEERING ISSUE, POTENTIAL HAZARD
NHTSA complaint 11397290IST TIME, APPROX. 29,000 MILES, WITH NO WARNING, VEHICLE RAN POORLY, ROUGH AND DIED. STRANDED ON SIDE OF ROAD FOR 4 HOURS UNTIL A TOW TRUCK CAME. DIAGNOSED AS HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. SECOND TIME, APPROX 39,000 MILES, SAME ISSUE OF STALLING, EXCEPT THIS TIME I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT WITH 114 DEGREE TEMP FOR 8 HRS. BEFORE A TOW. SAME DIAGNOSIS, HIGH PRESSURE PUMP FAILURE. ALL DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE THROUGH FCA CUSTOMER CARE CASE 76826889 AND ALSO [XXX] | CASE 76201975 REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint 11376793Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.