2019 RAM 2500 power train problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 RAM 2500 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 4, 2026
“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.”
filed Aug 9, 2025
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 | 10% |
| 2025 2500 | 5 | 8% |
| 2024 2500 | 7 | 13% |
| 2023 2500 | 6 | 13% |
| 2022 2500 | 50 | 29% |
| 2021 2500 | 23 | 22% |
| 2020 2500 | 20 | 12% |
| 2018 2500 | 72 | 3% |
| 2017 2500 | 40 | 6% |
| 2016 2500 | 62 | 24% |
| 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.