- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.
- The risk
- Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y21.
Engine & cooling
2019 Ram 4500 Engine problems
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2019 Ram 4500's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 33% of all its complaints, most recently on February 22, 2021. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 2019 Ram 4500
- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis built with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. Inadequate warmup protection can cause a lack of oil film on the engine connecting rod bearings while the engine is reaching operating temperature. This can result in engine damage and connecting rod failure, which could potentially puncture the engine block.
- The risk
- A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the engine calibration software to enhance the engine warm up protection, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W57.
Engine complaints
At only 15000 miles and 6 months of life, my truck is leaking oil/fuel from the cp4 fuel pump. The oil/diesel is leaking on the engine block and other nearby hot components which I assume could be a fire hazard or a fuel system disaster failure. The system is leaking all the time while engine is working
Ist time, approx. 29,000 Miles, with no warning, vehicle ran poorly, rough and died. Stranded on side of road for 4 hours until a tow truck came. Diagnosed as high pressure fuel pump failure. Second time, approx 39,000 miles, same issue of stalling, except this time I was stuck in the middle of the desert with 114 degree temp for 8 hrs. Before a tow. Same diagnosis, high pressure pump failure. All documentation available through fca customer care case 76826889 and also [[redacted]] | case 76201975 redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Ram 4500 engine complaints by year
4500 engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data