Buying a used 2019 RAM 5500? Check these 10 recalls first
Five critical recalls, with fuel and fire running through them: diesel fuel lines that may leak and catch fire, engine damage with fire risk, a low-oil warning that may be missed, and stalling without warning. Rear brake hoses that can burst plus three further hose or line wear campaigns cover the brakes. Of 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — unverified reports — most cite fuel system, diesel, or propulsion, and among them one fire and two injuries are reported.
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.
- Inspect diesel fuel lines for leaks or fuel odor and confirm that recall was done
- Get repair orders for the engine damage and low-oil warning recalls
- Ask about any stalling and have all rear brake hoses and lines checked for wear
- 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 5500
| 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
12 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 2 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 | 6 | Yes |
| Brakes | 2 | Yes |
| Structure | 1 | None found |
| Tires | 1 | None found |
| Engine | 1 | Yes |