Buying a used 2019 RAM 4500? Check these 10 recalls first
Two themes run through this year: diesel fire and stall recalls shared with other heavy-duty Rams, and an unusual cluster of four separate rear brake hose or line campaigns, one tied to LiquidSpring suspension kits. A missed low-oil warning and breakable wheel studs are also listed. None carried stop-driving or park-outside instructions. Only six unverified owner complaints reached NHTSA, with no crashes, fires or injuries — too few to draw conclusions from on this low-volume chassis cab.
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 which of the four brake hose and line recalls were performed, by VIN
- Check whether a LiquidSpring suspension kit is fitted, which triggers its own brake line recall
- Get documentation on the diesel fuel line, engine damage and stalling recall repairs
- 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 4500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ram diesel trucks: fuel lines may leak and catch fire | Fuel System, Diesel | critical |
| Ram 3500, 4500, 5500 diesel engine damage, fire risk | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 may miss low-oil warning | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Ram Heavy-Duty Diesel Trucks Can Stall Without Warning | Fuel System, Diesel | critical |
| Ram 4500 and 5500 rear brake hoses can burst | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| LiquidSpring suspension kits on RAM trucks can wear brake lines | Suspension | high |
| RAM 4500 and 5500 rear brake hose can wear through | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Ram 4500 and 5500 brake line may wear through | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 wheel studs may break | Wheels | high |
| Ram heavy-duty trucks: windshield wiper arms can come loose | Visibility | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
6 complaints filed for this model year. 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 | 3 | Yes |
| Engine | 2 | Yes |
| Wheels | 1 | Yes |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| Steering | 1 | None found |