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2019 Ram 3500 Cab — 6.7L Diesel

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 3500 Cab 6.7L Diesel.

Engine 6.7L Diesel

The 2019 Ram 3500 Cab stands as a heavy-duty workhorse built on the DD platform, pairing its robust chassis with a 6.7L diesel engine to deliver the towing and payload capacity expected from a modern one-ton pickup. With 134 owner complaints logged—primarily centered around the diesel fuel system—and 14 recalls issued, this model year reflects the complexities of balancing high-output diesel engineering with long-term dependability. While not the most trouble-free iteration in the 3500’s lineage, the 2019 variant remains a critical reference point for researchers assessing how Ram addressed durability concerns in subsequent years. Its reliability profile underscores the trade-offs inherent in a truck designed for extreme duty, rather than flawless ownership.

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 05083285AA. 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 filter05083285AA alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter53034051AB
Fuel filter68157291AA alt 68436631AA
Spark plugSP138239AC
BatteryBBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades55277446AC
Serpentine belt05281816AA alt 05281817AA
Thermostat05086740AA alt 68534176AA
Cabin air filter68535623AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length259.4 in
Overall width79.5 in
Overall height78.3 in
Wheelbase168.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Every 7,500 miDiesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 12,500 miDriveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
At 30,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 miWheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 60,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 67,500 miEngine Breather Filter (replace)

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.

Owner complaints about the 2019 Ram 3500 Cab lead in one area — the fuel system, diesel, 24 of 134 reports (18%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 14 recall campaigns target the fuel system, diesel, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 10 of the reports describe a crash and 5 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the fuel system, diesel pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

14
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
796
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
134
Owner complaints
10 involved a crash · 5 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 134 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel System, Diesel24
Power Train13
Fuel/Propulsion System11
Engine10
Tires10
Structure5
Electrical System4
Wheels4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 14 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V439000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/LubricationReported 10/06/2021

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. Remedy: 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…

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 796 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.

P2002
Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0401
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow insufficient
P20EE
SCR NOx catalyst efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0087
Fuel rail / system pressure too low
P0299
Turbocharger / supercharger underboost condition

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

DD-platform vehiclesEngine oil filter 05083285AAEngine air filter 53034051ABFuel filter 68157291AASpark plug SP138239AC

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedules

Frequently asked

Does the 2019 3500 Cab have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.