2019 Ram 2500 transmission problems

Filed Aug 30, 2026 · Transmission · IN

While attempting to pass traffic the truck did not want to shift above or down from 4th gear. This has happened twice now and both times I had to pull over and restart the truck. My safety was put at risk due to lack of propulsion, high rpm of the truck to maintain speed before pulling over. Check engine light came on both times. Although there appears to be a lack of the federal safety agency reports, I have been sharing this story with others and looking at Facebook groups and it seems the 68RFE transmission is rife with issues and commonly fails while driving, regardless of towing or not.

Filed Aug 26, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · GA

Transmission Slipping

Filed Aug 14, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · IL

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

Filed May 4, 2026 · Transmission · NY

The transmission failed. Prior to the failure, the vehicle had an undiagnosed fluid leak believed to be coming from transmission-related hoses/lines. These hoses were replaced; however, the issue persisted and ultimately resulted in transmission failure. The failure occurred while the vehicle was in operation, which caused a sudden loss of power/drive capability. This created a hazardous situation, especially in traffic, as the vehicle was unable to accelerate or maintain speed, increasing the risk of a collision. The fluid leak and subsequent transmission failure were inspected by a service center. The leaking hoses were identified and replaced; however, this repair did not resolve the underlying issue, and the transmission ultimately failed. No indication of symptoms of failure prior.

Filed Aug 9, 2025 · Transmission · NC · crash

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.

Filed Jun 1, 2025 · Acceleration, Fuel system · AL

Following completion of the Y78 (high-pressure fuel pump) and XQ1 (emissions) recall repairs in April 2024, our 2019 Ram 2500 immediately began experiencing misfires, fuel system issues, and ongoing performance problems. These symptoms have persisted for over a year and have never been resolved despite repeated service visits and escalations. The vehicle suffered multiple HPFP failures, including one that caused fuel to leak into the crankcase, resulting in approximately 19 quarts of fuel-contaminated engine oil. Despite technical service bulletins calling for specific system flushes and tests post-repair, the original dealership did not follow these protocols or provide documentation confirming that the required inspections (fuel pressure, contamination checks, EGR/DPF/DEF system functionality) were ever completed. A new dealership confirmed the presence of metal debris after the fuel filter, suggesting the system was still contaminated even after the prior recall-related flush and HPFP replacements. They also found non-functional emissions components covered under XQ1, including a failed DPF urea pump and a faulty NASA pressure sensor. These failures were not documented or addressed by the original repair facility. Despite these clear safety risks, the recall is considered “completed,” leaving us with a vehicle that is still experiencing symptoms consistent with the original recall condition. The failure to properly inspect, document, and address these defects has placed our safety at risk and caused prolonged loss of vehicle use. The issue, confirmed by a 2nd authorized dealership, identified fuel contamination & failure in multiple components of the emissions systems. The check engine light appeared prior to the initial failure and has recurred each time the vehicle was returned after service. Given the continued presence of recall-related symptoms and the lack of proper inspection & documentation, this unresolved recall should be reopened and investigated

Filed Jan 25, 2025 · Transmission · IN

The sway bar keeps disconnecting or becomes unoperatable during extreme cold days. It's like it becomes frozen. You have to wait until the temperature warms up and it will go away. How is one supposed to use this on the Power Wagon in places where we get cold weather, and need to travel off road and utilize the sway bar disconnect normally if it keeps not being available to disconnect in cold weather. It has been in dealership several times for this and repaired twice by replacement. The dealership cant figure out why it happens so they just replaced the parts and send you on your way after waiting weeks to get fixed.

Filed Oct 30, 2024 · Transmission · IN

The contact owns a 2019 Ram ProMaster 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V301000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that vehicle had started losing reverse functionality. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle would receive a software update to correct the failure. However, after the software update was completed, the vehicle continued to experience the failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The contact was offered a loaner vehicle but stated that the vehicle provided failed to meet the requirements needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Nov 24, 2022 · Transmission · VA

Ram has ignored this recall the federal safety agency Recall#21v-880 /Y78 for the high pressure fuel pump in my 2019 Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel on several occasions. i contacted my dealer and they said they would order the new pump and they can only be allocated 2 pumps a week if they can get one. my dealer called a few weeks later and said they have a pump for recall and scheduled me a time slot to bring ram in. i did and halfway through the day the service manager called and said they went to do the new pump recall and FCA/Ram noticed them to not install the new replacement pump and gave no reason. my service advisor he was not given a reason from FCA and he said for me to contact FCA directly. i did and they gave me the run around and could not answer why they had the new replacement pump and did not allow my dealer to install. i have been so frustrated to the run around i searched for FCA rams inner chain email format and sent 3 emails to the top three heads for FCA north America and wouldn't you know it a lady called me personally and said that the head of FCA NA assigned her to me to get to the bottom of this. well its been a month and still no answer from FCA. i feel that they are playing Russian roulette with the recall on the 2019 ram 2500 cummins turbo diesels. my question to NTSB is if my ram stalls on rail road tracks and i get hit by a train is FCA liable for the death /injury of the occupants? thanks [XXX] cell [XXX] PS i could not find a form or way to submit and complaint about the recall so that is why this correspondence is happening. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Nov 8, 2022 · Fuel system, Transmission · WV

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V881000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The dealer was notified about the recall and informed her that parts were not yet available. The contact also received a recall notice for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V043000(Power Train); however, she was informed that by the dealer that the recall could not be serviced until the parts for the initial recall were available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.