2019 Ram 2500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 63about this part
- Share
- 33%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,129miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 63 complaints about the fuel system of the 2019 Ram 2500, 33% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,129 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I started my pickup and pulled out of garage put in park to close my garage door and with 2-3 minutes at idle, smoke was coming into the cab, got out of vehicle and opened hood and found flames coming from fuel injection pump area, was able to get fire out before it burnt the truck completely.”
NHTSA complaint #11402550, filed 2021-03, 21,000 miles“Truck has cp4 fuel injector pump. Pump can fail without warning. When it fails the pump distroys the fuel rail system. Truck can then leave the occupants in a dangerous situation. When pump shuts down the engine you loose steering and brakes. You also loose the exhaust brake feature. Has not happened on my truck. These pumps will fail at some point.”
NHTSA complaint #11366840, filed 2020-10, 6,000 miles“Two different times while driving the vehicle stalled. Both times it was broken wires to the fuel pump. One had rubbed on something causing the break, not sure why the other one broke. I was on a highway both times. First time it happened was around 11/19/2020 the. Again on 12/11/2020”
NHTSA complaint #11383562, filed 2020-12, 15,000 miles“Fuel pump has failed twice in less than 6,000 miles. This truck was purchased new. Truck was moving down the street at normal town speeds ( less than 40 MPH) started slowing and engine quit. Had to have the truck towed both times to home then towed to dealer for repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11365300, filed 2020-10, 5,200 miles“While driving in a 40mph zone, the electronic throttle control (etc)light came on and the truck accelerated uncontrollably. After braking and getting the vehicle stopped, it was shut off and restarted. The etc light went out but the check engine light came on. Made an appointment with the dealer the next day and while en route to the dealer, the etc light came on, this time resulting in a power loss. It happened while entering a highway ramp, and could only get the vehicle speed gradually up to 40. Dealer attempted to clear codes and repair, but kept vehicle overnight for a test drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #11329292, filed 2020-06, 350 milesRelated recalls
- 21V880000Nov 12, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins…Covers: Ram 2500 2019–2020, 3500 2019–2020, 5500 2019–2020 +1 more
- 19V498000Jun 27, 2019Chrysler (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…Covers: Ram 2500 2019, 3500 2019, 5500 2019 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11019433Jun 6, 2025"Frequent Repairs Of Fuel System Components Such As Fuel Filters Numerous Stellantis vehicles having fuel line components replaced such as fuel filter. Occasionally, components…
- 11018863May 29, 2025"Frequent Repairs Of Fuel Line Components Such As Fuel Filters Numerous Stellantis vehicles having fuel line components replaced such as fuel filter. Occasionally, components are…
- 11018485May 17, 2025"Frequent Repairs Of Fuel Line Components Such As Fuel Filters Numerous Stellantis vehicles having fuel line components replaced such as fuel filter. Occasionally, components are…
- 10251813Jan 10, 2024Emission Recall VB6 Diesel Engine Calibration
- 10229768Dec 21, 2022Upgrading To A Larger Capacity Fuel Tanks
- 10229759Dec 16, 2022Suspected Internal Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Coolant Leak, Additional Diagnostics.
- 10229792Dec 3, 2022Diesel Fuel Pump Failure and System Contamination Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find…
- 10226002Sep 22, 2022Guidelines For The Use Of Alternative Diesel Fuels.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 12 | 7% |
| 2021 | 11 | 10% |
| 2020 | 70 | 43% |
| 2019 | 63 | 33% |
| 2018 | 11 | 0% |
| 2017 | 11 | 2% |
| 2016 | 12 | 5% |
| 2015 | 15 | 7% |
| 2014 | 31 | 9% |
| 2013 | 30 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ram 2500
32 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology