Ram 3500 Complaints (2019)

138 consumer complaints on file.

#11489114October 13, 2022
TIRES:SIDEWALL
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500 equipped with Nexen Tires. Tire line: Rodian HT, Tire Size 235/80R17, and DOT Number: unknown. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the driver's front tire blew out and he noticed a bulge on the sidewall of the tire. The local dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. There was no further information provided. The tire failure mileage was 24,096.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11488993October 12, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs as the recall notice was received a year ago. The local dealer was notified of the recall notice and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part are available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487855October 4, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485451September 20, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11483131September 6, 2022
POWER TRAIN
my truck has sone issues that require the PCM to be flashed .. however i have an open recall for the fuel pump and the dealership cannot move forward with fixing my truck until the recall is fulfilled ... i contacted FCa and there is no date for the parts to be made for my recall and i am unable to drive my truck due to the hood up on the recall parts ... this recall has been open for a while and the parts shoukd be available at this time to move forward .. can you please look into this and help
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11480927August 24, 2022
POWER TRAIN, SUSPENSION
Front differential locked up without notice on highway at highway speed and almost lost control of my vehicle. Due to the front different locking up, the front driveshaft broke but did not come completely off right away and almost came through the floor of my vehicle. The floor where the drivers feet rest right underneath the brake pedal and gas pedal bent up a few inches and is almost touching the pedal. Pieces of the driveshaft flew out all over the highway and could have injured or killed someone else if it wasn’t early AM when roads were empty. Dash cam footage shows the moment it happened, it felt and looks like I hit a land mine. Front differential needs complete replacement, there is a hole in my frame and much more was damaged due to this. Towed into dealer and manufacturer denied warranty claim. Arbitration determined it was a warrantable item and a lemon but the manufacturer still refuses to do anything about it except repurchase the vehicle at a discounted price. Very scary.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11480816August 23, 2022
WHEELS:RIM
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated he noticed the air of the front passenger side tire was low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that there was a leak on the inside of the rim that caused the air of the tire to release. The rim was replaced. The contact stated that after several months the front driver-side tire was flat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that there was a leak on the inside of the rim as well. The rim was not replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that they would not cover the rims. The failure mileage was 27,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11478728August 11, 2022
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Vehicle # 76 MD Tag # 3DS2550 a 2019 Dodge Ram pick up truck was parked at our facility on 7/6/22 at approximately 4:15 p.m. At 5:50 p.m. the truck was observed fully engulfed in flames, we attempted to extinguish the fire but were unable to do so. The Howard County Maryland Police and Fire Deportment were contacted and responded. ( Police Incident # 2259220 Fire Incident # 2022-020323) The vehicle and equipment on the truck are a total loss additionally the heat generated from the fire damaged other company vehicles. Fortunately, the fire was contained and did not spread to adjacent vehicles or buildings. We were awaiting notification that recall could be completed inasmuch as parts for the recall were on backlog and not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476143July 27, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11474091July 15, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
Recall repairs not being made in a timely manner. It has been 7 months since recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473034July 9, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
Last week this took place: 2019 Ram 3500 Dual rear wheels AISON transmistion is outfitted with factory trailer brake module. Was hauling a horse trailer near 30,000 lbs to a horse show, caravaning with crew pulling a second horse trailer about the same weight with a 2020 Ram 3500 (Vin #3C63RRNL7LG242818 (see separate complaint)) . All connections checked before departure. ABS warning light went on a few days before then disappeared. When braking, no trailer brakes engaged. Then checked hand paddles on the factory trailer brake module and the hand paddles activated the trailer brakes. Took it into the dealership to check codes and they said none appeared or were somehow reset.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11472174July 3, 2022
EQUIPMENT
Traveling approximately 65 mph when tonneau cover blew off. Luckily no one was behind me so no accident occurred. Appears that wind got under a corner of the cover and put pressing on the locking handles. The rear two handles snapped off and we’re still in the bed of the truck when the cover blew off. I saw online that this has happened to other people. I’m not sure the name of the tonneau cover but it is OEM from Ram.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11469593June 16, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2019 RAM 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated on February/2022 while her son was driving 40 mph and towing a trailer, the vehicle began to decelerate the speed independently but failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated and the driver could smell fuel fumes inside the cab and the truck wouldn’t go pass 55 mph. . The contact stated another vehicle rear-ended the vehicle. The driver sustain back and neck injuries and the front passenger had back and right shoulder pains. Both sought medical attention at a near hospital. The contact stated the driver of the other vehicle also sustained a fractured clavicle and sought medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The police had the vehicle towed to the impound lot. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer: Viva Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (8434 Gateway Blvd E, El Paso, TX 79907: (915) 834-6300) and was informed the fuel injection was leaking fuel. The vehicle was repaired. The trailer was a total loss. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
3
Deaths:
0
#11468821June 11, 2022
TIRES:TREAD/BELT, STEERING
I was driving on the highway north from Lawton Oklahoma to Oklahoma City Oklahoma when my truck steering wheel abruptly began to violently shake and the truck dart to the right. I slowed to about 5 miles per hour and the truck began to bounce, left to right. I took the truck to a ram dealer and was informed the the driver side front tire needed immediate replacement. My truck has 12,500. miles on the odometer at the time of the incident. After dealer I took the truck to a tire shop (listened to how Nexen tires are poorly constructed). I also researched the exact tire on my truck further and learned that treat separation happens without notice. I also spoke with a friend who owns a similar ram and learned he had already replace his tires for the same issue. Low mileage in his example as well. I save both front tires for inspection if anyone is interested. These tires are clearly unsafe!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11468208June 8, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467555June 4, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
The component that failed in my 2019 Dodge Ram 3500 is the fuel system. The warning light that came across my screen indicated that it was the "exhaust". The vehicle abruptly went from 75 miles an hour to 25 mph to eventually stalling. At the time there was no engine light that illuminated my screen; It simply stated service exhaust. My safety and others around me were put at risk due to the sudden breakdown while traveling on a highway through the rocky mountains. I was fortunate enough to act quickly to avoid any possible danger to myself and others around me by quickly maneuvering my vehicle to the shoulder of the highway. Yes, a Dodge mechanic found fault in the fuel system, I have paperwork that indicates the malfunction with the vehicle's fuel system. The mechanic found metal shavings in my fuel filters replaced them and told me I was good to proceed on my route. He asserted that since the metal shavings didn't go past my fuel filters I have nothing to worry about. He also stated there's no remedy at this moment to fix the problem. The manufacturer hasn't taken action to fix their own recall. I am at a loss, my vehicle has sat at the dealership since April 12th, 2022.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467045June 1, 2022
TIRES, TIRES:TREAD/BELT
LT235/R80/17 NEXEN HTX RH5. Belt broke on left front 4/7/2022 @ 32,000 miles. On 5/31/2022 the left front belt broke at 34000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467046June 1, 2022
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500 equipped with Nexen Tires, Tire Line: Roadian HTX RH5, Tire Size: LT235/80/R17, DOT Number: 8EX6CMFR2219. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the front passenger’s side tire started to shake. The contact stated that he pulled over and changed the tire. The tire was taken to a tire shop where the mechanic diagnosed the failure as a separated tread belt causing a bulge in the tire. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no issue with the tire nor an open recall. The manufacturer informed the contact to fill out an online complaint form for review. The contact stated that he previously experienced a failure on the front driver’s side tire. The approximate tire failure mileage was 34,788.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462653April 28, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459416April 3, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle Exhaust System Failure See Dealer warning displayed with truck becoming sluggish and shutting down on road, very likely causing accidents. It’s scary. Got to a parking lot, shut off, cranked, warning went away, but for how long and what damage will Result in driving if warning comes back on?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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