Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Ram 3500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Ram 3500 has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 138 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 #21V439000 Engine Calibration may not Warn of Low Oil Volume NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V398000 Wheel Studs May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V191000 Rearview Image Can Remain on Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V511000 Inadequate Warmup Protection 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 System, Diesel 27 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 22 complaints
- Electrical System 21 complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
- Tires 11 complaints
Of the 138 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 138 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Ram 3500 exhibits a concerning pattern of recalls related to engine, airbag, and fuel system issues. High complaint rates for the fuel system and diesel concerns further compound the reliability issues, suggesting higher ownership costs and potential repair occurrences.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| Diesel engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Airbag inflators | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| Transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | occasional |
| Brakes | 70,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
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
- Tire rotation and inspection
- Brake inspection and service
- Diesel fuel filter replacement
- Transmission fluid changes
- Air filter replacement
- Alignment checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light activation
- Frequent diesel engine stalling
- Fuel leaks under the vehicle
- Inconsistent braking performance
- Transmission fluid leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Ram 3500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.