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#BS-2019-RAM250-1D3A

2019 Ram 2500

Based on reports from 248 owners and 12 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
248
Crashes
13
Fires
16
Recalls
12
TSBs
741
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 248 complaints, 13 crashes, 16 fires, and 12 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

leather has separated from the dash

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

steering linkage problem-loss of control

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

noise in front-bad wheel bearing

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

61 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 8K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

86
0–30K
11
30–60K
4
60–90K
2
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (86 reports) • Median: 8K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (61 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System61 (25%)
Engine30 (12%)
Drivetrain25 (10%)
Other23 (9%)
Electrical22 (9%)
Structure:body16 (6%)
Brakes15 (6%)
Steering11 (4%)

2019 Ram 2500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ram 2500, with 61 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 8,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 8K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ram 2500, with 30 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ram 2500, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ram 2500, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

11
19
68
20
28
21
53
22
31
23
24
24
29
25
4
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Ram 2500. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (12 recalls)

19V498000Jul 2019

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The fuel lines may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

19V635000Oct 2019

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 Cab Chassis trucks. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with an incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.

20V043000Mar 2020

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickup vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic (68RFE) transmissions. A build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

20V191000Apr 2020

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

20V207000Jul 2020

STRUCTURE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 Pick-up trucks equipped with an accessory bed step. In certain side loading conditions, the bed step may unexpectedly fail while in use.

+ 7 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 248 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 12 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2019 Ram 2500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Ram 2500?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Ram 2500 is related to the fuel system, with 61 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Ram 2500 reliable?
The 2019 Ram 2500 has 248 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 16 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Ram 2500 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Ram 2500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Ram 2500 has 12 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ram 2500 problems start?
Based on 104 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 8,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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