2019 Ram 2500 transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 20V043000Jan 24, 202087,431 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickup vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic (68RFE) transmissions. A build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

  Risk: The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission valve body separator plate and reprogram the powertrain control module. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W03.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 30, 2026INTransmission & Drivetrain

   While attempting to pass traffic the truck did not want to shift above or down from 4th gear. This has happened twice now and both times I had to pull over and restart the truck. My safety was put at risk due to lack of propulsion, high rpm of the truck to maintain speed before pulling over. Check engine light came on both times. Although there appears to be a lack of NHTSA reports, I have been sharing this story with others and looking at Facebook groups and it seems the…

   NHTSA complaint #11760709 · source
2. Filed Aug 14, 2026ILEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Premature lifter and cam failures on the 6.7 engines. Yes it can be inspected. Yes it was heard and confirmed by multiple dealers and sources. It can be an issue if the engine locks up when driving

   NHTSA complaint #11756887 · source
3. Filed May 4, 2026NYTransmission & Drivetrain

   The transmission failed. Prior to the failure, the vehicle had an undiagnosed fluid leak believed to be coming from transmission-related hoses/lines. These hoses were replaced; however, the issue persisted and ultimately resulted in transmission failure. The failure occurred while the vehicle was in operation, which caused a sudden loss of power/drive capability. This created a hazardous situation, especially in traffic, as the vehicle was unable to accelerate or maintain…

   NHTSA complaint #11735675 · source
4. Filed Aug 9, 2025NCCrashTowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   Two snap rings in transmission came loose and caused a catastrophic fail while I was driving . No warning or sounds before it happened. Almost caused a multi vehicle pileup on the interstate. This is an issue that has been happening to all these trucks.

   NHTSA complaint #11679609 · source
5. Filed Jun 1, 2025ALFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Following completion of the Y78 (high-pressure fuel pump) and XQ1 (emissions) recall repairs in April 2024, our 2019 Ram 2500 immediately began experiencing misfires, fuel system issues, and ongoing performance problems. These symptoms have persisted for over a year and have never been resolved despite repeated service visits and escalations. The vehicle suffered multiple HPFP failures, including one that caused fuel to leak into the crankcase, resulting in approximately 19…

   NHTSA complaint #11664222 · source
6. Filed Jan 25, 2025INTransmission & Drivetrain

   The sway bar keeps disconnecting or becomes unoperatable during extreme cold days. It's like it becomes frozen. You have to wait until the temperature warms up and it will go away. How is one supposed to use this on the Power Wagon in places where we get cold weather, and need to travel off road and utilize the sway bar disconnect normally if it keeps not being available to disconnect in cold weather. It has been in dealership several times for this and repaired twice by…

   NHTSA complaint #11638461 · source
7. Filed Oct 30, 2024INTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Ram ProMaster 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V301000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that vehicle had started losing reverse functionality. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle would receive a software update to correct the failure. However, after the software update was completed, the…

   NHTSA complaint #11622830 · source
8. Filed Nov 24, 2022VATransmission & Drivetrain

   Ram has ignored this recall NHTSA Recall#21v-880 /Y78 for the high pressure fuel pump in my 2019 Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel on several occasions. i contacted my dealer and they said they would order the new pump and they can only be allocated 2 pumps a week if they can get one. my dealer called a few weeks later and said they have a pump for recall and scheduled me a time slot to bring ram in. i did and halfway through the day the service manager called and said they went…

   NHTSA complaint #11494818 · source
9. Filed Nov 8, 2022WVFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V881000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The dealer was notified about the recall and informed her that parts were not yet available. The contact also received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V043000(Power Train); however, she was informed that by the dealer that the recall could not be serviced until the parts for the initial recall were available. The manufacturer had been…

   NHTSA complaint #11492741 · source
10. Filed Jul 12, 2022INEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    As I was pulling out of the parking to to merge with traffic, the truck lost all lost all response to the accelerator pedal midway into merging with on coming traffic. I was able to get the truck into the turn lane to avid being hit by traffic. as the truck costed to a stop the dash indicated that the to see dealer for exhaust system service.

    NHTSA complaint #11473496 · source
11. Filed May 17, 2022INElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    When driving down the road, intermittently my truck will lose throttle input. I get a check engine light and the electronic throttle control light. this is extremely dangerous when pulling out into traffic or even pulling out onto a higher speed road because the truck will not let me accelerate. It will just sputter and I have to fight it to about 35mph when I can activate cruise control then am forced to drive only using cruise control no matter what the road or traffic is…

    NHTSA complaint #11464922 · source
12. Filed Oct 19, 2021CAFireEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    In August 2020, while I was driving my vehicle at approximately 15 mph, with approximately 13,500 miles on the odometer, I noticed that the vehicle's transmission gauge was about 230-240 degrees. I pulled over and smelled smoke. Luckily, my passengers and I were able to get out of the vehicle. The vehicle was completely destroyed. I have video showing flames coming out of the passenger side engine compartment. I had previously taken my vehicle in for repair for recall W03 to…

    NHTSA complaint #11437415 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology