2019 Ram 2500: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints for the 2019 Ram 2500 that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11756887 (filed 08/14/2026): “Premature lifter and cam failures on the 6.7 engines. yes it can be inspected. yes it was heard and confirmed by multiple dealers and sources. it can be an issue if the engine locks up when driving…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11736606 (filed 05/08/2026): “The truck acts like it running out of fuel when entering the hiway. one time it just died and restarted. then several days later when pulling out onto the hiway the same thing happens. last time was may 6. acts like it’s running out of fuel. keep pumping the petal and it takes off.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11734321 (filed 04/28/2026): “The contact owns a 2019 ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal burning odor inside the vehicle. the contact assumed that the odor was coming from the ac and turned off the ac. no warning light was illuminated. the contact parked and turned off …”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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