Ram150020193.6L/ram/1500/2019/3-6l/
DS platform

2019 Ram 1500 — 3.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 1500 3.6L. Covers both the standard and High Output 3.6L.

Body TRUCKEngine 3.6LTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2019 Ram 1500 3.6L is a TRUCK built on the DS platform with a 3.6‑liter engine paired to an Automatic 8‑spd transmission, delivering EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 20/25/22 mpg. It recorded 1,449 total owner complaints during its first full model year, a figure that sits above the historical low of 37 complaints in 2009 but well below the peak of 1,734 complaints seen in 2014, and it was subject to 29 recalls, with steering issues emerging as the most frequently reported problem. Within the 2009‑2021 complaint window, the 2019 model reflects a mid‑range reliability profile, indicating that while it improved over the high‑complaint years, it still carries a noticeable defect burden relative to the earliest years of the line.

Model year20192018201720162014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque130 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/25/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 CCA battery, 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.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size275/65R18 116TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0; Optional: 9.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter68386779AA
Spark plugSP225755AB alt SP143877AB
BatteryBBH8A001AA alt BBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades68339036AC
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 04893926AH
Cabin air filter68535623AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length233.1 in
Overall width81.9 in
Overall height77.6 in
Wheelbase144.5 in
Curb weight4971 lb
Track (front / rear)68.5 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 25 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent published road-test results.

7.2–8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.20 sec — 2019 Big Horn Quad Cab (6'4.3" Bed)
305 hpHorsepower (as tested)
269 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Big Horn Quad Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 3.6L V6 + Elec 0.4-kWh7.20 sec15.60 sec305 hpRWD
2019Tradesman Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 3.6L V67.50 sec15.80 sec305 hp4x4
2019Big Horn Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 3.6L V6 + Elec 0.4-kWh8.50 sec16.50 sec305 hp4x4
2025Big Horn Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 3.6L V6 + Elec8.10 sec16.30 sec305 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 130 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity13.7, Motor Generator

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts130 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33 ft. lbs., Step 4: Turn 125° do not use a torque wrench., Step 5: Loosen all fasteners., Step 6: 22 ft. lbs., Step 7: 33 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33 ft. lbs., Step 9: Turn 130° do not use a torque wrench.22 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 1818 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 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 10,000 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 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)

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 1500 sits in a sharp uptick in federal complaints, climbing from 642 complaints in 2018 to 1,449 in 2019, the highest in the decade‑long record provided. Recall activity also surged, jumping from 15 in 2018 to 29 in 2019, while the number of investigations remained low at one, suggesting that most issues were identified as recalls rather than ongoing investigations. The top complaint categories for 2019—Steering (251), Electrical System (127), Unknown/Other (121), and Power Train (101)—indicate that the majority of consumer concerns were mechanical or electrical, with no single component dominating the list. Compared to the previous peak in 2017 (859 complaints) and the rebound to 610 complaints in 2020, 2019 represents the apex of complaint volume and recall frequency for this generation, implying a period of heightened defect exposure. Given this data, a 2019 model year may carry a higher risk of unresolved issues, so prospective buyers should seek vehicles with a clean recall history and consider a more recent model year for a lower complaint burden.

29
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1169
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,449
Owner complaints
74 involved a crash · 11 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,449 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering251
Electrical System127
Unknown Or Other121
Power Train101
Engine92
Structure45
Fuel/Propulsion System43
Service Brakes39

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 29 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V051000Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac SystemReported 24/01/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 RAM 1500 vehicles equipped with a 12" touchscreen display and a base-level heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC") system. Vehicles with this combination do not… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403…

19V142000Electrical System:12V/24V/48V BatteryReported 28/02/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 48v auxiliary battery system located behind the rear seat (sales code: XBZ). Due to an incorrect assembly repair process, the auxiliary… Remedy: FCA US has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the auxiliary battery fasteners, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1169 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 1500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 29 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.6L get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 25 highway / 22 combined mpg.