2019 Ram 3500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 37%of 137 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the fuel system of the 2019 Ram 3500, 37% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“2 weeks ago my brand new Ram 3500 with only 15000 on board didn't start, it didn't start in the morning on parking lot. Called a mechanic to have it fixed but they were not able. Same day called roadside assistance for towing and Ram customer service. Results: -Ram roadside assistance didn't cover the cost to dealer: reason: too close to the dealer. -Ram customer service took all the information, gave me a case id and said somebody will call you in 1-2 days. …”
NHTSA complaint #11350683, filed 2020-08, 15,000 miles“For thanksgiving I was driving home from a trip to california about 800 miles away from home, on a merging lane I stepped on the gas to clear lane for a emerging semi trailer I was traveling around 65 MPH as I did that I got a warning message on my dashboard to service exhaust system then lost all power from my vehicle from 65 to 35 on interstate 5 a drastically slowdown causing the cars behind me to crash. I pull to the shoulder and my truck just died would not start had it towed to closest dealer next morning. Had to sleep with my new born in the cold truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #11387018, filed 2021-01, 27,000 miles“This vehicle has a safety recall I. The high pressure fuel pump. The dealership says they’re unable to provide resolution due to part’s availability. Reasonable time has been allowed and yet, no repairs have been made. The manufacturer should be required to buy back the vehicle or replace it at no cost to me.”
NHTSA complaint #11499194, filed 2022-12“I purchased my 2019 Ram 3500 back in nov 2019 and I am very concerned about my family safety since my truck has cp4 pump that known to fail that leads to 10-20k in repair eventually will fail in the middle of highway with our 40ft camper, those scenarios will I think leads to my family to accident that all the sudden the truck loss the power and not only will impact my family also someone else in the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11387110, filed 2021-01“The first time I had problem with the fuel pump was in 10/14/2020 with 47455 mil and Chrysler change the fuel pump then I had the same problem for Second time in 05/13/2021 and they do the same after I pick it up 400 mil I had the same problem and fix it and when I pick it up had the sams problem so my truck is still in The dealership until now with the same problem and they said we don’t have the part right now”
NHTSA complaint #11437294, filed 2021-10Related 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 3500 2019–2020, 2500 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 3500 2019, 2500 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…
- 10251872Jan 25, 2024Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or…
- 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…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 14 | 7% |
| 2021 | 5 | 8% |
| 2020 | 57 | 49% |
| 2019 | 50 | 37% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 22 | 11% |
| 2013 | 20 | 17% |
| 2007 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ram 3500
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsTires
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Ram 3500
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