FaultScore

2019 RAM 1500 fuel system problems

103 of the 2,138 complaints about the 2019 RAM 1500 are about the fuel system — 5% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 23,000 miles.

B

103

Complaints

2

Crashes

2

Fires

4

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Fuel/Propulsion System 79 76.7%
Fuel System, Diesel 16 15.5%
Fuel System, Gasoline 5 4.9%
Fuel Pump 1 1.0%
Tank Assembly 1 1.0%
Throttlebody/Manifold 1 1.0%

Fuel & Propulsion across every RAM 1500 year

2013 50 3.4%
2014 274 18.4%
2015 235 15.8%
2016 278 18.7%
2017 128 8.6%
2018 138 9.3%
2019 103 6.9%
2020 74 5.0%
2021 95 6.4%
2022 78 5.2%
2023 18 1.2%
2025 18 1.2%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Dorset, OH

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Whenever I refuel my truck the pressure in the fuel tank causes fuel to spit out of the fill neck. It is a common, known, issue among RAM trucks involving the fuel line. It takes me 20 to fill the tank up because of this issue, and I’m constantly having the fuel spitting out at me and the ground. This is a safety/fire hazard that needs to be addressed by RAM. Apparently the only fix is to replace the entire tank which is costly and frustrating. RAM acknowledges this yet they won’t fix the issue, and requires the owners to pay out of pocket to fix this. Being a safety hazard they should be on the hook for the cost. Thought it was a minor issue for a while that would only happen on occasion , but now it’s happening every time I try to fill. That’s when I did the research and found this is a normal issue. The dealer wants to charge me just for them to diagnose the issue before they will repair it.

NHTSA complaint #11736545 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Parkville, MD

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

On March, while I was leaving to take my children to school, I discovered a loud, heavy metallic knocking sound coming from the engine of my 2019 Ram 1500 Classic. As I depressed the gas pedal, the knocking frequency increased immediately with the engine RPMs. Prior to this total failure, I had noticed the truck feeling hesitant and "stuttering" when I was trying to accelerate from red lights in the days leading up to the incident. ​Because I was concerned the engine would stall or fail completely while my children were in the vehicle, I immediately stopped driving it. A subsequent inspection at Don White’s CDJR confirmed DTC P051B-00 (Crankcase Pressure Sensor Performance). This fault is a recognized indicator of excessive crankcase pressure, which NHTSA has identified as a precursor to sudden engine stalling and fire risks in 3.0L EcoDiesel engines (Ref: Recall 19V-757).

NHTSA complaint #11732554 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Saint Louis, MO

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Went to do the 10000 mile maintenance, after the oil change and changing all the filters. The truck wouldn’t start, had a mechanic look at it and he said it’s a faulty fuel pump. Called the dealership as there is a recall for that part and it was serviced less than two years ago. So it’s covered under that and the recall warranty. The dealership is refusing to fix the truck, Chrysler customer care in Canada says it’s the U.S. office’s problem and they have to do it. U.S. office says I have to find a broker to switch the marketplace to the U.S.. Have called 40 places and no one including the dealerships knows what they are talking about with the broker. So now I have a truck I’ve owned for less than six months that needs possibly a 3000 dollar repair. That they should be doing free of charge.

NHTSA complaint #11728644 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

San Diego, CA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

When fueling up the truck the gas pump keeps clicking like if the truck is full of fuel but it isn’t. The truck has a cap less system so there’s a valve on top of the gas tank that is supposed to let the fuel into the fuel tank once gas starts pouring in. The valve gets stuck and it takes a long time to refuel. There’s no way to replace that valve because it’s molded into the gas tank so it can’t be replaced without replacing the whole gas tank itself.

NHTSA complaint #11726079 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Nekoosa, WI

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1The roller valve on the gas tank 2Roller valve is stuck in the closed position, causing a hazard when trying to refill gas tank. 3Dealer wrote up a repair sheet, cost of $1600.00+ . I was told they had other trucks in with the same problem and only way to fix is replacing the whole gas tank. 4No it has not been inspected, all my info is from employees that write up the work order.. 5Have been having this problem since August 2025. 6 I feel this is a safety item that should be covered by the manufacturer just like an air bag or any other vehicle safety device. It is a very poor design in its self that makes it a hazard.

NHTSA complaint #11713940 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lake Havasu City, AZ

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I bought this truck 11/13/2025 and it has been in the shop since I bought it. It’s been “fixed” 4 times, including replacing the fuel pump. The vehicle is still stalling out and the same check engine code po62A keeps popping up. The engine light has popped up right after I’ve picked it up from the mechanic every time. It’s been to 3 different mechanics and no one can seem to fix the issue. It has become unsafe for me to drive. The dealership is no longer returner my calls or helping with these issues. I’m stuck paying off a vehicle that isn’t properly running.

NHTSA complaint #11708376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Nekoosa, WI

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Cannot put gas in tank without the gas pump continuously shutting off the flow. Was told by Dodge technicians that it was a faulty roll-over valve ( believe this is a safety item ) in the gas tank. Was told the only way to fix it is to replace the gas tank. They have had other dodge trucks in for the same problem. Being this is a safety item ( keeps gas from spilling out during a roll-over accident) I would think there should be a recall to repair. If possible could you also give me information on how to contact Dodge headquarters to register a complaint. This is a 1600.00 fix that I feel I should not be held responsible for. There are no warning lights accompanying this. Techs at JOHNSONS AND SONS dodge dealer in Wis. Rapids, WI. have recommended replacement to fix the problem. Thanks in advance for your attention to this matter it is appreciated.

NHTSA complaint #11697666 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Louisville, KY

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Problem Description: Beginning in early 2025, the vehicle started experiencing intermittent electrical malfunctions that cause it to lose power unexpectedly while driving. The issue occurs without warning, creating a significant safety hazard for both the driver and other motorists. The vehicle has been taken to an authorized Ram service center on four separate occasions (February 2025, July 2025, September 2025, and October 2025), but the problem has not been resolved. Each time, the service center has been unable to identify or repair the root cause. The vehicle is still under an active Mopar Vehicle Protection Plan (Account#[XXX]), and all service has been performed at Commonwealth Dodge in Louisville, Kentucky. Despite these multiple repair attempts, the truck continues to lose power intermittently, making it unreliable and unsafe to operate. VIN: [XXX] Current Mileage: 54,000 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11692627 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 50,000 miles Loveland, OH

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:THROTTLEBODY/MANIFOLD

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from under the hood, and a burning fuel odor was entering the cabin of the vehicle through the air vents, before the vehicle lost automotive power. The electronic throttle warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it remained for further investigation. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

NHTSA complaint #11683827 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cherokee Village, AR

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

MGU (alternator) has went out on my truck and multiple dealerships have stated they can’t fix it due to parts not available. Molar can’t get the part and now I’m stuck with no vehicle. The dealership told me they have multiple people waiting for the same part and that the MGU is faulty and fails on these trucks. My wife was taking my kids to school and they were stranded on the side of the road because my truck give a battery low warning and then died. It should be illegal for ram to continue to sell these vehicles and refuse to fix them. I can’t even buy a used part to fix it because the dealership won’t program and install a used part.

NHTSA complaint #11681533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Santa Ana, CA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

After coming to a rolling stop and making a right, I would attempt to accelerate. The vehicle would then throw itself out of gear and I could not accelerate. A message would appear on the dash "Shift to P then Desired Gear." The problem would not be fixed until the vehicle was put in park, then back into drive. I took the vehicle to RAM and they could not replicate the issue, but it would happen to me regularly (1-2 times a month at random). I told this to RAM Dealership and RAM Cares, but nobody seemed bothered that it could get people killed. The problem did not seem to get fixed until I took apart the throttle body and cleaned it out by hand. Since then, I had not had an issue.

NHTSA complaint #11680189 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Garland, TX

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

No

NHTSA complaint #11671288 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Quinlan, TX

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

04.22.25- back to back stalls on left hand turns within a 1 mile trip First stall landed me in a ditch less than foot from an oak tree. Coasted a bit before a sudden stop. Second stall allowed me to make it to side street before it abruptly stopped. Prior drive previous day had no issues and no warning lights.

NHTSA complaint #11656032 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Anaheim, CA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Engine failure after fuel pump recall replacement(37,500 miles). My fuel pump had a mandatory recall. I drove my truck in and everything was running perfect. I drove the truck less than 100 miles after the fuel pump replacement recal and it started to make nocking sounds and the gas was lagging , not accelerating normal. The gears were not shifting normal but rather jerking in and out of gears at different RPM's. I was on the highway in CA and I was scared that I was gonna hit someone or be hit myself from the gas lag and jerky shifting. I drove back into the dealership again 100 miles after the fuel pump replacement. I was charged $288 dollars for them to tell me I needed a new engine. No engine lights or warnings. Now 100 miles after the fuel pump replacement and 2 months out of warranty they wanted $22,000 to replace my engine. They said they would do me a favor and replace it for $4300 since I was 2 months and 1500 miles past my warranty. Now I'm left without a truck 100 miles after the fuel pump replacement. I couldn't afford a rental car and they didn't have any for me to rent at the dealership. I was soon fired from my job as I was scrambling to find $4300 just laying around. Now I don't have a job and $4300 plus $288 in debt on my credit card at 22% interest. These same fuel pumps have already had class action lawsuits on them for earlier models. Metal shavings were being produced within the fuel system. The other problem being reported was over heating from the connector rod to the crankshaft. The connection was overheating and causing bearings at the connection to fail. Once that happens 1 or more cylinders stop pumping correctly and the engine blows. So there are 2 possibilities for this engine failure. I am certain that my car was damaged by 1 or both of these poor engineering mistakes. They could have hurt or killed someone and they are hiding the real problem until they get caught.

NHTSA complaint #11655712 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Vista, CA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

This is the second random stall event for this vehicle. 2019 Ram 1500 with 33,300 miles. Yesterday, 4 /18/25, while taking a left turn from a parking lot at low speed, the vehicle lost all power. I was able to coast to the side of the street. Put the vehicle in park, waited approximately 1 minute, vehicle restarted and seemed to run fine. The first time it stalled it was towed to the dealer and since they could find no stored faults, there was nothing they could do.

NHTSA complaint #11655607 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Philadelphia, PA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

It is 4-13-2025, current milage 40,000. 2019 Ram 1500 classic Hemi 5.7 Bighorn 4x4 crew cab short bed. I have had an ongoing problem with fuel refilling for over a year and after 26,000 miles. I contacted Gary Barbera in Phila PA with out any info if this will be still under warranty. Refilling less than 0.5 gal and the pump shuts off. No codes, No check engine light. This has been a headache with no answer. I found a service bulletin to adjust the fill neck and that was unsuccessful. Everything online is leaning to roll over valve and the dealership wont touch it or explain if warranty still applies.

NHTSA complaint #11654384 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Vista, CA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

While taking a right turn into a busy intersection, vehicle lost all power and dash lights lit up indicating to put the vehicle in park. I put the vehicle in park and attempted to restart it. The vehicle starter cranked but did not start. I was able to roll the truck back by using the manual transmission release to get out of traffic. I disconnected the battery and waited approximately 5 minutes, reconnected battery, vehicle would start momentarily then stall. Had vehicle towed to dealership where they were able to start it and found no issue.

NHTSA complaint #11650607 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lehigh Acres, FL

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

While fueling the tank the pumps stops fueling voluntarily, the tank is not full it gives a hard time. Currently about 75,000 miles Longrom 2019

NHTSA complaint #11650191 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Collierville, TN

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Every time I fill up with gas, the pump stops every $2 or I put in. It gurgles and acts like the tank is full. This happens EVERY SINGLE TIME I FILL UP. TAKE ME 20 min to get gas.

NHTSA complaint #11648425 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Dix Hills, NY

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Fuel tank roll over valve gets stuck closed especially in cold weather conditions causing the vehicle to be unable to take fuel into the tank. Gas pumps keeps clicking off and fuel comes out of the filler neck onto the floor, multiple ram owners complaining of same problem, multiple forums online complaining of issue, many owners have been sticking a wire or pipe down the filler neck in order to disengage the closed roll over valve but issue persist shorty after. Potential fire hazard

NHTSA complaint #11644252 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Omaha, NE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

The AC was stuck on hot and would not defrost. Dealership said the blend actuator door needed replacement. Unfortunately this cost is 1700. In addition to this, the fuel line or gas tank keep clicking and stopping when trying to fill. This has been intermittent since we purchased vehicle. In addition, our infotainment center was hacked, someone was changing our settings repeatedly. Dealership refused to fix

NHTSA complaint #11629843 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 96,000 miles Piedmont, SC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the pump constantly shut-off independently before the tank was full. The contact was constantly squeezing the handle to continue refueling the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and acknowledged that the failure was a known issue; however, the contact was asked to take the vehicle in for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

NHTSA complaint #11629869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Southport, NC

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

When adding fuel the fuel nozzle constantly shut off making fueling the vehicle difficult. When fueling the nozzle has to be held almost to the top of the fuel neck to allow fuel in slowly. By having to fuel the truck like this causes the fuel nozzle to not shut off when the tank is full and fuel leaks all over the ground.

NHTSA complaint #11624398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Rutland, MA Crash 2 injured

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I was driving a new truck i had purchased from a dodge dealer , i was rear-ended at highway speed, the truck lost control and went off road hitting a earthen burm head on, flipped and came to rest on the roof. The traction control didn't work, the front impact airbags did not deploy and the engine was still running while the truck was upside-down Download of the trucks ECM shows the srs seat position sensor was not configured from the factory. The factory did issue a recall identifying the seat position sensors as a component needed for the airbags to function I suffered a concussion ,neck injuries, both knees needed surgery 1 surgery on the left 3 on the right i am scheduled for a knee replacement and temporary paralysis My wife suffered a severed ACL and had to have it replaced

NHTSA complaint #11613832 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Makawao, HI

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2019 Doge ram 1500 quad cab- the engine completely and immediately froze up and locked all tires in the middle of a busy 2 lane street- sounded like only 2 of the 8 pistons were barely firing, was told my engine was "toast-it sucked a valve"! I am an old school mechanic so I take care of every aspect of my truck regularly by professional mechanics- how can a truck not even 5 yrs old with payments still owed have so many issues and now if completely trash? In addition, I have had computer issues, rear camera issues, the side mirror just fell off on its own.....so many issues with this model. How can a dealership and a manufacturer legally sell such a piece of junk? Is there any recourse? Law suit- class action or individual ? I am deseperate for help- I was nearly killed on this street when it all happened- the engine completely died-battery drained-back tires locked up all in an instant while driving 30 mph.

NHTSA complaint #11613210 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Galt, CA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Hello, I was driving on Highway 99 three days ago and my truck came to an abrupt halt after making some horrible engine noises. I hadn’t been driving my truck because it won’t pass smog due to check engine light on. I had taken it to a dealer in Lodi Dodge Dealer and they Did one recall on the fuel injector pump. I’m still not positive. What happened but I strongly believe after Research that the magnetic strip for cam timing failed. I’m trying to find an independent Agency that looks into things like this as I do not trust the dealer for a couple reasons. Not saying it here. Anyway, if you have any idea how I should move forward after that frightening experience losing all power to my truck, the dash turned red, no oil pressure no anything is what it was saying. I was able to get a tow truck to bring the vehicle to my home where it sits now and it’s been two months since I’ve really had a vehicle. I had to make an emergency run to get two bales of hay for my animals. I paid the registration, but I don’t have the tags because it will not pass smog.

NHTSA complaint #11609181 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Goleta, CA

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Fuel filler does not allow fuel to enter at normal rate, causes pump to constantly kick off, annoying at first but now has become a safety hazard as some pumps now make fuel spit back out when filling, no warning lamps, took it to the dealer said it is a common issue, bad rollover valve needs a new tank, would not warranty the item because even though the truck has a decal under the hood stating that it California emissions, it does not have a California emission sales code.

NHTSA complaint #11606316 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Apple Valley, CA

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V411000. Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000.

NHTSA complaint #11604464 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Elmore, AL

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 23V411000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) 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 repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11592061 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Henrico, VA

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Was having an issues with trying fuel my truck up. I was only able to fuel up 2 gallons or less at a time before having fuel backing up into the fuel tube shutting of fuel flow. I took my vehicle to Dodge to have it looked at and it was determined that I have a bad fuel tank. The dealership went on to say that it was a faulty rollover valve that went bad. This valve is molded into the gas tank so it can not be replaced by itself. Service advisor informed me that dodge knows of the issue and had to redesigned the fuel tank to fix the issue. I was quoted $1700 to replace the tank.

NHTSA complaint #11590428 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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