Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Ram 2500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Ram 2500 has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 194 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V824000 Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V010000 Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V904000 Tailgate May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V140000 ESC Light May Not Indicate Malfunction/FMVSS 126 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V035000 Windshield Wipers May Not Operate Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V880000 High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V580000 Seat Belt Retractor May Not Slow Movement NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V191000 Rearview Image Can Remain on Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V207000 Bed Step May Unexpectedly Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V043000 Transmission Fluid Leak May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V635000 Front Brakes May Drag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V498000 Fuel Lines May Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 40 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints
- Electrical System 29 complaints
- Power Train 29 complaints
- Structure 25 complaints
- Unknown or Other 25 complaints
Of the 194 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 194 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Ram 2500 has numerous recall issues, particularly with air bags, fuel systems, and brakes, reflecting in its below-average reliability. The high number of complaints related to the engine, power train, and electrical systems further highlight potential maintenance challenges for owners.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 40,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | very common |
| Transmission | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| Brake calipers | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| Windshield wipers | 30,000–50,000 miles | $100–$200 | occasional |
| Air bag systems | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Fuel system cleaning
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
- Drive belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping
- Erratic vehicle handling
- Delayed braking response
- Frequent windshield visibility issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Ram 2500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.