2019 RAM 3500 engine problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 RAM 3500 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2019 Dodge Ram 3500 towing an empty container. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven uphill at unknown speeds, it unexpectedly caught fire. No warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment, or police report. The fire…”
filed Mar 23, 2026
“Driving along normal and the engine started knocking, then the noise went away and about three miles later the engine started knocking extremely loud as I attempted to get off the road safely the engine locked up, I opened th hood and seen the engine connecting rods broke out of the engine and it…”
filed Mar 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volumeCampaign 21V439000 · Jun 10, 2021
- Inadequate warmup protection can cause a lack of oil film on the engine connecting rod…Campaign 20V511000 · Aug 27, 2020
Related service bulletins
Sensor - turbocharger speed
113744 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026Bearing - crankshaft thrust and kit
112906 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2026
Engine problems in other 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 3500 | 2 | 9% |
| 2025 3500 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 3500 | 5 | 13% |
| 2022 3500 | 23 | 12% |
| 2021 3500 | 10 | 16% |
| 2020 3500 | 25 | 22% |
| 2018 3500 | 15 | 2% |
| 2017 3500 | 28 | 9% |
| 2016 3500 | 21 | 16% |
| 2015 3500 | 27 | 20% |
| 2014 3500 | 29 | 14% |
| 2013 3500 | 27 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 RAM 3500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.