2019 Ram 5500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 164,716miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2019 Ram 5500, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 164,716 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 milesRelated recalls
- 21V439000Jun 10, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. The…Covers: Ram 5500 2019–2020, 3500 2019–2020, 4500 2019–2020
- 20V511000Aug 27, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis built with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. Inadequate warmup…Covers: Ram 5500 2019–2020, 3500 2019–2020, 4500 2019–2020
Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10242765Jul 26, 2023Squeak, Chirp, Or Tick Noise From The Serpentine Belt Area. Additional Diagnostics.
- 10242795Jul 12, 20236.7L New Oil Usage Information Incorrect oil used. This bulletin provides information regarding the correct oil grade to use on the 6.7L Cummins used in the 2023 to 2013 HD…
- 10239957May 18, 2023Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- 10236933Apr 15, 2023wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10229819Dec 16, 2022UAV and UCV Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. ? Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice…
- 10229759Dec 16, 2022Suspected Internal Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Coolant Leak, Additional Diagnostics.
- 10229492Aug 15, 2022Engine Control Module (ECM) Flash Failure, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U1601 ? ECU Application Software Code 1 Missing Or Corrupted
- 10229438Aug 3, 2022Seal, Crankshaft Oil, Rear,Retainer, Crankshaft Oil Seal US dealers only: If you are replacing the rear main seal due to an oil leak, do NOT remove the seal from the retainer…
- 10225301Aug 3, 2022Seal, Crankshaft Oil, Rear,Retainer, Crankshaft Oil Seal US dealers only: If you are replacing the rear main seal due to an oil leak, do NOT remove the seal from the retainer…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ram 5500
6 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Ram 5500
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.
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