2019 Ram 2500 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 189 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Ram 2500 overview page.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V881000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The dealer was notified about the…”NHTSA complaint 11492741 — filed 11/08/2022
“As I was pulling out of the parking to to merge with traffic, the truck lost all lost all response to the accelerator pedal midway…”NHTSA complaint 11473496 — filed 07/12/2022
“When driving down the road, intermittently my truck will lose throttle input. I get a check engine light and the electronic throttle control light. this…”NHTSA complaint 11464922 — filed 05/17/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Ram 2500 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Ram 2500: 26 of 189 complaints on file (13.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Ram 2500 have in total?
189 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
