2019 Ram 3500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

21Engine complaints

15.7%Of all 134 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL25 · 18.7%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM22 · 16.4%

ENGINE21 · 15.7%

POWER TRAIN18 · 13.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 · 13.4%

Share of the 134 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Ram 3500 overview page.

What owners report

“The vehicle info on the dashboard tells me "Exhaust System Service Required See Dealer" and the check engine light came on. Took the vehicle to…”NHTSA complaint 11548041 — filed 10/03/2023

“The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was leaking fuel, causing the vehicle to…”NHTSA complaint 11514263 — filed 03/28/2023

“Vehicle # 76 MD Tag # 3DS2550 a 2019 Dodge Ram pick up truck was parked at our facility on 7/6/22 at approximately 4:15 p.m…”NHTSA complaint 11478728 — filed 08/11/2022

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Ram 3500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Ram 3500: 21 of 134 complaints on file (15.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Ram 3500 have in total?

134 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.