2019 Ram 3500 electrical system problems

Related recalls

• Recall 20V511000Aug 27, 202032,318 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

  Chrysler (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 temperature. This can result in engine damage and connecting rod failure, which could potentially puncture the engine block.

  Risk: A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the engine calibration software to enhance the engine warm up protection, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W57.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 29, 2026CACrashTowedElectrical System

   On my 2019 RAM 3500, I reported a problem with th eNHSTA back in 2023, and NO response yet. This is about the integrated brake controller, that provides NO electrical signal to stop the towed trailer at speeds what apear to be below 35MPH. This is a very dangerous failure on these trucks.

   NHTSA complaint #11767624 · source
2. Filed Oct 21, 2025VAAirbagsBrakesElectrical System

   Recurring water intrusion through firewall/wiper cowl causes electrical corrosion and loss of vehicle communication (CAN bus). Dealer repeatedly documented: • 05/19/2022: “Cowl drains clogged; water entering passenger side” (Invoice #XXX). • 08/15/2025: “Water intrusion through firewall due to wiper cowl drains being clogged with organic debris; water found in passenger kick-panel connector” (Invoice #XXX). Resulting failures include: • BCM shorted (02/16/2022 – replaced). •…

   NHTSA complaint #11694823 · source
3. Filed Jun 24, 202555,000 miNYTowedElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that after accelerating from a red light and while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from underneath the hood, and the vehicle started to decelerate. The contact coasted to the side of the road and inspected the engine while attempting to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that a rod had fractured in cylinder…

   NHTSA complaint #11668824 · source
4. Filed Apr 27, 2025TXElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   Radio some time turns off by it's self. Transmission has locked up in park after driving and put in park ,and will not go into any other gear, unless truck is turned off. After turning truck back on it will engage into preferred gear. It has done this for few time since February.

   NHTSA complaint #11657073 · source
5. Filed Jan 21, 2025133,000 miNMDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the Cruise Control was unintendedly disabled and remained inoperative. The failure occurred on several occasions. No warning light was illuminated; however, the "Electronic Stability Control System Malfunctioning" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the result was unknown. The contact researched and was made aware…

   NHTSA complaint #11637478 · source
6. Filed Nov 15, 2024135,000 miGAElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2019 RAM 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, he heard an abnormal squealing sound emanating from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the…

   NHTSA complaint #11625532 · source
7. Filed Mar 8, 2024GAFireElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   All of my fuse are lose, also the dealership installed a new high pressure fuel pump under recall and now it’s whining and now my pcm is over charging my batteries!!!

   NHTSA complaint #11576210 · source
8. Filed Feb 8, 2024TXElectrical System

   P2609 code. Grid Heater Relay. A P2609 code indicates an issue with the intake air heater system voltage or performance and often means the grid heater bolt is failing and has lost its ability to conduct current. There is currently a recall for 2021-2023 models; NHTSA campaign number 23V060000 for the same issue. My truck has 50,972 miles on it.

   NHTSA complaint #11570769 · source
9. Filed Nov 9, 2023CAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Poor throttle respond when doing lane change, really really poor throttle respond, especially when doing lane change the throttle supper slow respond can causing a rear end from the safe on incoming lane changed distance to unsafe distance after the lane changed, this seriously can causing the crash by the rear end from the vehicle on the back. It also happened when merge into freeway when throttle is very important for driver to adjust the speed to make vehicle merge into…

   NHTSA complaint #11554333 · source
10. Filed Jul 14, 202363,000 miAZBrakesElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the electronic parking brake was engaged, and the vehicle inadvertently shut off and failed to restart. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the failure was a known failure. The dealer advised the contact to disengage the electronic parking brake to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that he followed the instruction of the dealer, and the vehicle restarted; however,…

    NHTSA complaint #11532260 · source
11. Filed May 28, 2023FLBrakesElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

    When truck is in cruise control on with driver assist on, if I run off side of road and go over the ridges on the side that alert driver my ABS light comes on saying my driver assist and my cruise control can no longer be used and my ABS breaking system requires a mechanic. If I reset my system all goes back to normal till I go over rough road or ridges. I have less than 10,000 miles on truck. From what I hear from other Dodge owners this is a common occurrence. This has…

    NHTSA complaint #11524235 · source
12. Filed Apr 19, 202320,000 miCAElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that on various occasions and while driving at various speeds with a trailer attached, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the trailer brakes failed to respond. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, where the failures could not be duplicated. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the electronic trailer brake…

    NHTSA complaint #11517837 · 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