2019 RAM 2500 power train problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 RAM 2500 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 30, 2026
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission…Campaign 20V043000 · Jan 24, 2020
Power Train problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 2 | 8% |
| 2025 2500 | 6 | 10% |
| 2024 2500 | 7 | 12% |
| 2023 2500 | 6 | 13% |
| 2022 2500 | 50 | 28% |
| 2021 2500 | 25 | 23% |
| 2020 2500 | 20 | 12% |
| 2018 2500 | 75 | 3% |
| 2017 2500 | 42 | 6% |
| 2016 2500 | 64 | 25% |
| 2015 2500 | 44 | 21% |
| 2014 2500 | 62 | 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.