2019 Ram 3500 Fuel System Problems

Which parts fail

• Delivery › Fuel pump
  2

Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  323%
• 25k–50k
  431%
• 50k–75k
  215%
• 75k–100k
  18%
• 100k–150k
  215%
• 150k+
  18%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Ram 3500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

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 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 contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, he depressed the accelerator pedal to change lanes, and the vehicle shuddered and almost stalled. The contact stated that the "check fuel filter" light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure lasted for a few seconds then the vehicle resumed normal operation. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had started to occur at various speeds. The contact stated that "possible water in fuel" warning light had started to become illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was advised by the dealer that the recall repair parts would take years. …

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the road for a few minutes before restarting the vehicle and continued to drive to his residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was metal shaving inside the rear fuel filter. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle and stated that there were no metal shavings found in the rear fuel filter. The mechanic repaired the rear fuel filter however, the failure persisted. The contact then took the vehicle to Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Boise (222 S Auto Dr, Boise, ID 83709, [phone]) who inspected the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. …

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-62 MPH, the vehicle stalled. On another occasion, while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The "exhaust system service required to see dealer" message was displayed. The fuel filter was drained, and the valve was closed approximately five times by contact. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, a warning light for the exhaust system illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, but the vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that an unknown recall repair was previously completed on the vehicle. Upon investigating the failure online, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: EA23001(Fuel System, Diesel). The failure mileage was approximately 214,000. The VIN was not available.

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.

The contact owns a 2019 RAM 3500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump, fuel rail, fuel filters, DEF, injectors, and internal gasoline tank pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to accelerate. The fuel mileage had decreased. The fuel warning light was flashing on and off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the check engine and service exhaust system warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and was diagnosed with needing the entire fuel system replaced. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,582.

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. …

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