2019 Ram 2500 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 34 complaints for the 2019 Ram 2500, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 6,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 6,000 miles, and 86% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2019 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving smoke suddenly came from under the hood and the vehicle immediately stopped accelerating. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher and water. The contact stated that her and her spouse was burnt on their hands and later seeked medical attention for smoke inhalation. The fire department along with the police department contacted however, the fire was already extinguished by time they reached the scene.
This safety recall occurred in january 2020 and I received notice from dodge ram (chrysler). I have called dealers in st george and las vegas who have told me the same: they only get a few parts per week or two to fix the problem and placed me on the dealers "waiting list." I have been on the waiting list for four months! This is a safety warning regarding possible fire on my new vehicle. Further inquiry by myself has revealed the following: 1.
Other problems reported for the 2019 Ram 2500
- Fuel system 63 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 29 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints