2019 Ram 3500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 13%of 137 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,150miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Ram 3500, 13% of the 137 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,150 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2019 Ram 3500 truck with the high output 400hp engine and the 'heavy duty' aisin transmission. I am having problems with the transmission. While driving in mountainous terrain at slow speed (5 to 10 MPH) the transmission seems to shift into neutral, engine will rev up to 2000 to 2500 RPM for a few seconds and then slam into gear, creating a safety hazard. This happens on a continual basis. …”
NHTSA complaint #11331910, filed 2020-07, 3,500 miles“I have a 2019 Ram 3500 with the 6.7l cummins engine and aisin transmission. The truck currently has 9255 miles on it. Soon after purchase, I noticed several issues with the transmission. Issue #1 was a hesitation or lerching at certain MPH (35-40). I took it into a local dealer for diagnosis and they determined that there was a TSB(technical service bulletin) that the transmission control module needed updated. That service was performed but did not rectify the hesitation and lerching. …”
NHTSA complaint #11354080, filed 2020-09, 4,000 miles“While driving on the highway the check engine came on when the transmission would not shift on the last two gears truck would go to 2500 to 3000 RPM's until it would shift but felt as if it was on neutral during the time. As this situation is extremely dangerous because this truck is used to haul a 3 car trailer. The truck has been to (kunes country dodge dealership in sterling il) and they have yet to fix the problem only saying that there is a recall but once the truck is driven again the same problem persist. I will be taking the truck another dealership to see if they can fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11351214, filed 2020-08, 88,000 miles“sometimes when I first start the truck and drive off, I find out that I have no throttle response at all. No smoke or abnormal noises, just a dead pedal. Then after I stop the truck and take off again it works perfectly normal. I've heard of others having this problem but haven't heard of a fix. I also can't duplicate the problem; it has only happened a couple times. I did check for any codes which I did not have any.”
NHTSA complaint #11675246, filed 2025-07“my truck has sone issues that require the PCM to be flashed .. however i have an open recall for the fuel pump and the dealership cannot move forward with fixing my truck until the recall is fulfilled ... i contacted FCa and there is no date for the parts to be made for my recall and i am unable to drive my truck due to the hood up on the recall parts ... this recall has been open for a while and the parts shoukd be available at this time to move forward .. can you please look into this and help”
NHTSA complaint #11483131, filed 2022-09Related recalls
- 20V043000Jan 24, 2020Chrysler (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…Covers: Ram 3500 2019–2020, 2500 2019–2020
Related service bulletins
- 11032827May 8, 2026Replace K1 Clutch / Input Shaft Assembly Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic…
- 11032650May 8, 2026Replace K1 Clutch / Input Shaft Assembly Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic…
- 11030138Mar 9, 2026The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV…
- 11024577Oct 24, 2025Driveline Vibration. Prop Shaft Diagnostic Information.
- 11021844Aug 7, 2025When customer complaint is related to inoperative 4 Wheel Drive shifter, loss of 4WD function and/or 4WD related MIL please reference SOL Case #S2508000062 prior to replacement…
- 11014369Feb 11, 2025"Clicking Noise While In 4WD Customers may experience the following: ● Ratcheting, click, or clicking noise in 4WD while turning. This bulletin involves replacing the front…
- 11014157Feb 7, 2025"Clicking Noise While In 4WD ustomers may experience the following: ● Ratcheting, click, or clicking noise in 4WD while turning. his bulletin involves replacing the front…
- 11013489Jan 31, 2025TRANSFER CASE BW 44-46 If fluid leak is present between the transfer case and the rear driveshaft on a 4WD vehicle the Output Shaft Seal should be considered in lieu of entire…
- 11012318Dec 19, 2024Seal - output shaft
- 11012314Dec 19, 2024Seal - output shaft
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 18% |
| 2025 | 8 | 19% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 114 | 60% |
| 2021 | 11 | 18% |
| 2020 | 12 | 10% |
| 2019 | 18 | 13% |
| 2018 | 23 | 3% |
| 2017 | 27 | 9% |
| 2016 | 19 | 14% |
| 2015 | 32 | 23% |
| 2014 | 39 | 19% |
| 2013 | 12 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ram 3500
50 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 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 30, 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