2019 RAM 2500 engine problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 RAM 2500 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed Aug 14, 2026
“The truck acts like it running out of fuel when entering the hiway. One time it just died and restarted. Then several days later when pulling out onto the hiway the same thing happens. Last time was May 6. Acts like it’s running out of fuel. Keep pumping the petal and it takes off.”
filed May 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Radiator - engine cooling
114254 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026Radiator - engine cooling
114255 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026Sensor - turbocharger speed
113744 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026
Engine problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 4 | 17% |
| 2025 2500 | 8 | 13% |
| 2024 2500 | 9 | 16% |
| 2023 2500 | 11 | 23% |
| 2022 2500 | 29 | 16% |
| 2021 2500 | 26 | 24% |
| 2020 2500 | 33 | 20% |
| 2018 2500 | 37 | 1% |
| 2017 2500 | 39 | 6% |
| 2016 2500 | 53 | 21% |
| 2015 2500 | 34 | 16% |
| 2014 2500 | 61 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 RAM 2500
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.