Ram250020196.4L/ram/2500/2019/6-4l/
DJ platform

2019 Ram 2500 — 6.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 2500 6.4L.

Engine 6.4L

The 2019 Ram 2500 6.4L is built on the DJ platform and powered by a 6.4L engine. This model year has recorded 12 recalls and 189 total owner complaints, with the fuel/propulsion system emerging as the top complaint area. Within the model's complaint history from 2009 to 2021, these figures place the 2019 version significantly below the 2018 peak of 2,493 complaints, though well above the 2009 low of 5.

Model year20192018201720162014

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 05083285AA
Engine air filter53034051AB
Fuel filter68436631AA alt 68157291AA
Spark plugSP138239AC
BatteryBBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades55277446AC
Serpentine belt04593852AB alt 68232297AA
Thermostat68534176AA alt 05086740AA
Cabin air filter68535623AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length259.4 in
Overall width79.5 in
Overall height78 in
Wheelbase168.9 in
Curb weight6493 lb
Track (front / rear)68.5 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2019 Heavy Duty Power Wagon Hemi Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed)
410 hpHorsepower (as tested)
429 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Heavy Duty Power Wagon Hemi Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.4L V87.30 sec15.60 sec410 hp4x4
2023Heavy Duty Rebel Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.4L V87.50 sec15.80 sec410 hp4x4
2025Heavy Duty Power Wagon Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.4L V87.20 sec15.50 sec405 hp4x4

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 8,000 mi; coolant every 8,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 8,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miDiesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 8,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 12,500 miDriveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 67,500 miEngine Breather Filter (replace)
Every 97,500 miPower Steering System (drain & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Ram 2500 sits at the start of a sharp improvement arc after an outlier 2018, when complaints surged to 2,493 before collapsing to 189 in 2019 and continuing down to 161 in 2020 and 102 in 2021. Recalls did not fall as cleanly: they ticked up from 10 in 2018 to 12 in 2019 before declining to 10 in 2020 and 8 in 2021, while NHTSA investigations dropped from four to two and stayed low. Technical service bulletins jumped notably to 769 for 2019—well above 2018’s 429 and the highest in the dataset—suggesting dealers were actively documenting repair guidance even as owner complaints fell. Reported crash and fire complaints are modest at eight and nine, and the leading complaint categories are fuel/propulsion, structure, powertrain, and diesel fuel system, though the data does not specify root causes. Within the broader record, 2019 marks the transition from the 2018 spike to the lowest-complaint period shown, but the elevated TSB and recall count means it is not trouble-free. Verdict: a comparatively reasonable used buy in this record, provided it has a clean service history and completed recalls, though buyers should still budget for possible fuel-system and powertrain-related repairs.

12
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
769
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
189
Owner complaints
8 involved a crash · 9 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 189 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System19
Structure18
Power Train18
Fuel System, Diesel18
Unknown Or Other12
Engine11
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System11
Electrical System10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 12 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V035000Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:LinkagesReported 27/01/2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than… Remedy: Dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2022. This recall is an expansion of recall number 20V-208. Owners may…

20V580000Seat BeltsReported 24/09/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 769 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1130702026-06-29Electrical SystemSWITCH – HEADLAMP
1130692026-06-29Electrical SystemSWITCH – HEADLAMP
S2208000045 REV.D2026-06-26StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
1130652026-06-25Unknown Or OtherOUTLET - AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER
1130662026-06-25Unknown Or OtherOUTLET - AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2019 2500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.