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Ram 5500Model year report

2019 Ram 5500 Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
136,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
9campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Ram 5500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2019 Ram 5500. The part named most often is fuel system, with 6 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and engine (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 136,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 417 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 36 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and 22 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “The DEF system failed on this truck at the end of 2025. The truck has entered limp mode, and if we continue to drive it, it will shut down completely. The vehicle has been at Darling's RAM in Ellsworth, ME since March 2026, and they say that they are still waiting for the parts. Why aren't parts available?? They have no idea when parts will be shipped from the manufacturer. Why is this at all acceptable?? I am running a business, and I am having to cancel orders from my customers because Stellantis is not sending the parts. …”

NHTSA complaint #11741460, filed 2026-06

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2019 Ram 5500. The contact stated that when the brakes were applied while driving on wet surfaces, the brakes locked up causing the vehicle to slide from side to side. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving on dry pavement however, the vehicle was more controllable while driving on dry pavement. An unknown dealer was contacted however, an appointment to diagnose or repair the vehicle was still pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11372368, filed 2020-10, 110,000 miles

Engine: “I would like to report a major safety concern with the push button start system and programming on the 2019 and up 5500 cab and chassis with the 6.7 Cummins. On November 29th we had a 2019 Ram 5500 that went in the ditch and ended up on its side because of soft ground. It was laid fully on the passenger side. It was still running. Operator tried to turn off engine and it would not. After he climbed out drivers side window he tried to clamp off fuel line. Truck continued to idle until it stuck a few of the main bearings to the crank shaft . …”

NHTSA complaint #11507881, filed 2023-02

Engine cooling: “The contact's husband owns a 2019 Ram 5500. While her husband was driving 45 mph, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. Her husband pulled over to the side of the road and upon inspection, he discovered that smoke and a fire had started in the engine compartment. Her husband grabbed the fire extinguisher and extinguished the fire. The contact owns a towing company and was able to tow the vehicle to a dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11425612, filed 2021-07, 164,716 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 110,000 and 163,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10050%100–15050%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 136,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20202021202220233202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 9 recalls for the 2019 Ram 5500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 417 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 417 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ram 5500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2022261,9734——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
2020825,0009———Not enough data
201912136,5009———Not enough data
20183980,0008——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20172185,0007———Falling
20161782,0007———Rising
20151379,0008———Not enough data
20141189,97110———Not enough data

All Ram 5500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Ram 5500 have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2019 Ram 5500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Ram 5500 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 6 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2019 Ram 5500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Ram 5500 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 136,500 miles and the middle half falls between 110,000 and 163,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.