2019 Ram 2500
Common Problems
Ranked from 75 federal NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
High-pressure fuel pump failure leading to engine stalling
28complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe Bosch CP4 high-pressure fuel pump frequently fails, causing the engine to stall and rendering the vehicle immobile.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V498000, 21V880000
- 2
Electrical System Malfunction
10complaintsMedium severityElectricalElectrical systems, including mirrors and garage door opener, have malfunctioned, leading to intermittent failures.
- 3
Brake system failure leading to unexpected vehicle movement
9complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake system has failed multiple times, causing the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V635000, 22V140000
- 5
Structural issues leading to tailgate malfunction
7complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving, potentially causing damage to the vehicle or its cargo.
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Transmission failure leading to uncontrolled vehicle movement
7complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission intermittently drops out of gear, causing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V043000
- 7
Recall issues leading to delayed repair availability
6complaintsMedium severityOtherMultiple recalls have been issued, but parts are not available, leading to delays in necessary repairs.
- 8
Steering system failures including drag link separation
5complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering system, particularly the drag link, separates or fails, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.
- 9
Electrical system failures affecting UConnect functionality
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe UConnect system frequently restarts, causing issues with navigation, climate control, and other vehicle functions.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Seat belt retractor issues preventing proper retraction
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe seat belt retractors do not retract properly, leaving the seat belts hanging and potentially failing to lock in an accident.
- 11
Stability Control and Cruise Control Issues
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe stability control and cruise control systems have malfunctioned, posing a significant safety risk during operation.
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Transmission issues including unexpected downshifts and stalling
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission malfunctions, causing unexpected downshifts and stalling, which can lead to accidents.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V043000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.