2019 Ram 5500 problems and recalls

Owners filed 6 complaints on the 2019 Ram 5500 in the last three full years, out of 12 on record. The most cited component is the Fuel System.

12
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
2
Injuries
74.1
Severity index

Severity index 74.1 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 74.1p25 46p75 79cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Components cited in complaints

Fuel SystemFuel System: 3 complaints (25.0%)3 25%DieselDiesel: 3 complaints (25.0%)3 25%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 3 complaints (25.0%)3 25%Service BrakesService Brakes: 2 complaints (16.7%)2 17%StructureStructure: 1 complaints (8.3%)1 8%TiresTires: 1 complaints (8.3%)1 8%HydraulicHydraulic: 1 complaints (8.3%)1 8%EngineEngine: 1 complaints (8.3%)1 8%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
FUEL SYSTEM325.0%
DIESEL325.0%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM325.0%
SERVICE BRAKES216.7%
STRUCTURE18.3%
TIRES18.3%
HYDRAULIC18.3%
ENGINE18.3%

Complaints filed per year

0232020: 12021: 22022: 12023: 32024: 12025: 22026: 2 (partial year)202122233242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20201
20212
20221
20233
20241
20252
2026 (year to date)2
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 1.5x those in 2020 to 2022 (6 against 4).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
21V43900010/06/2021ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATIONChrysler (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 engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.
22V03500027/01/2022VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGESChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs. The windshield wiper arms may loosen, possibly c
19V49800027/06/2019FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The fuel lines may leak fuel into the engine compartment.
21V02300026/01/2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSExcellance, Inc (Excellance) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Excellance-modified RAM 4500/5500 vehicles to be equipped with CLASS Suspension Systems. In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension co
21V88000012/11/2021FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning.
21V39800027/05/2021WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel s
20V51100027/08/2020ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATIONChrysler (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 protection can cause a lack of oil film on the engine connecting rod bearings while the engine is reaching operating temperat
20E03100013/05/2020SUSPENSION:REARLiquidSpring LLC (LiquidSpring) is recalling certain Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF, DS135RS3-DM, sold for use with 2019-2020 RAM 4500 and 5500 vehicles. In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper
21V00800013/01/2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSBraun Northwest (Braun Northwest) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAM 4500/5500 vehicles equipped with Liquid Spring rear suspension systems. In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component,
22V75900011/10/2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The rear brake hose inside diameter may be too small, which could cause the hose to rupture. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safet
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-28. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.