Buying a used 2019 RAM 3500? Check these 14 recalls first
This year carries a heavy recall load centered on the diesel powertrain: fuel lines that can leak and catch fire, engine damage, a missed low-oil warning, and stalling without warning, plus a transmission fluid leak. Overheating brake calipers, breakable wheel studs and two side airbag inflator campaigns add to it. None carried stop-driving or park-outside orders. Owners filed 134 unverified NHTSA complaints, concentrated in fuel, diesel and engine areas, including 10 crashes and five fires.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask for dated repair receipts on the diesel fuel line and transmission fluid leak recalls
- Run the VIN on NHTSA to confirm both side airbag inflator recalls were completed
- Have wheel studs and brake calipers inspected, especially if the truck towed heavy loads
- Open recalls are repaired free at any RAM dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 RAM 3500
What owners have reported to NHTSA
134 complaints filed for this model year, including 10 mentioning a crash, 5 a fire and 8 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 50 | Yes |
| Engine | 21 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 20 | None found |
| Power Train | 18 | Yes |
| Tires | 11 | None found |
| Brakes | 8 | Yes |