2019 Ram 3500 Engine
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The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that he observed a check coolant level warning message on the display screen. Additionally, when coolant was added to the vehicle, the contact became aware that the check coolant warning light was illuminated after driving five miles. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and the contact became aware that the coolant reservoir was empty. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the EGR and head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer again where it was diagnosed that EGR fluid was needed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was leaking fuel, causing the vehicle to fail to accelerate and exceed 5 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the variable turbo actuator had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The vehicle info on the dashboard tells me "Exhaust System Service Required See Dealer" and the check engine light came on. Took the vehicle to the dealer who cleared the DTC's with no resolution to the problem and sent me on my way. Problem returned within 150 miles, codes cleared. Problem returned again with same notice on the dash board and check engine light. Called a different dealer who said get it in right away, the truck will go into limp mode within a certain mileage range. Went to another dealer with the same results. Codes cleared, check engine light went off and no resolution to why this happens. Was told if it happens again bring it back.
The contact owns a 2019 RAM 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH and making a left turn, suddenly there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine rod bearing had failed, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 189,000.
Complete engine stall while driving at highway speeds while towing a trailer. I was able to get to the shoulder before losing all forward momentum. There were no errors or warnings before stall. Truck would not crank after stopping and was towed to the dealership. Dealership blamed the issue on an aftermarket fuel tank, but repaired fuel pump under warranty.
Going down the road and truck lost all power and it stalled wouldn't go over 5miles per hour had truck towed to dealer and found the dpf filter had stopped up they replaced it and waited almost a month for a sensor got truck back drove 60 miles and it did it again on a busy road had to get towed to dealer the dealer they said contamination caused injectors to fail had 3 different fuel samples analyzed and no contamination or signs of water were present ram has refused to repair truck under there warranty truck only has 44000 miles on it
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled temporarily. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice, but the dealer informed the contact that the diagnostic results were inconclusive, and they could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the failure had recurred approximately 34 times while driving or accelerating from a complete stop. The contact also stated an unknown warning light had illuminated twice. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they would follow up with the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 490.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH, WHEN SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SMOKE STARTED TO ENTER THE CAB THROUGH THE VENTS AND EXITING THE HOOD. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE ROAD AND OPENED THE HOOD TO SEE FIRE EXITING THE ENGINE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE CONTACT STATED NO FIRE OR POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER SAM LEMAN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT MORTON (200 E COURTLAND ST, MORTON, IL 61550, (309) 263-2345) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED AT THE MOMENT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE VIN WAS ASSOCIATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V511000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER BUT NOT BEEN ABLE TO SPEAK TO ANYONE AS OF YET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
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The 2019 Ram 3500 has 8 Engine complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.