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2019 Ram 2500 transmission problems

The 2019 Ram 2500 has 26 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

26

Transmission complaints

10%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

2500 transmission complaints by model year69 complaints2013: 22 complaints2014: 63 complaints2015: 45 complaints2016: 62 complaints2017: 41 complaints2018: 69 complaints2019: 26 complaints2020: 20 complaints2021: 23 complaints2022: 49 complaints2023: 6 complaints2024: 7 complaints2025: 5 complaints2026: 2 complaints
2500 transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

20V043000TransmissionJanuary 24, 2020 · 87,431 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickup vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic (68RFE) transmissions. A build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

Consequence

The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission valve body separator plate and reprogram the powertrain control module. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W03.

What owners report

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.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 14, 2025 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2019 Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2019 Ram 2500 transmission — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2019 Ram 2500 transmission?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the transmission: 20V043000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.