RamPro Master20193.6L/ram/pro-master/2019/3-6l/
VF platform

2019 Ram Pro Master — 3.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Pro Master 3.6L.

Body TRUCKEngine 3.6LTransmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2019 Ram ProMaster 3.6L is a truck‑based vehicle built on the VF platform and powered by a 3.6‑liter engine, paired with a nine‑speed automatic transmission that delivers an EPA‑rated 21/28/24 mpg (city/highway/combined). With 56 total owner complaints, power‑train issues topping the list, and nine recalls recorded, this model year’s reliability record shows where the 2019 ProMaster sits within the line’s history, reflecting a modest but notable frequency of reported concerns.

Model year201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy21/28/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 68191349AC. 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 filter68191349AC
Engine air filter52022424AA
Spark plugSP149125AF
BatteryBBH9A001AA alt BBH8F001AA
Front wiper blades68159682AA alt 68159681AA
Thermostat04893377AA alt 68136754AA
Cabin air filter68535618AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length213 in
Overall width80.7 in
Overall height99.2 in
Wheelbase135.8 in
Curb weight4729 lb
Track (front / rear)71.3 / 70.5 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 28 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs

Ignition

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

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

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; spark plugs every 100,000 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) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & 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.

Owner complaints about the 2019 Ram Pro Master dominate in one area — the power train, 19 of 56 reports (34%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the power train are also the target of recalls 20V-036 and 20V-582 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming they were actually performed. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train 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.

9
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
245
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
56
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 56 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train19
Engine5
Engine & Engine Cooling4
Unknown Or Other3
Tires2
Service Brakes2
Visibility/Wiper2
Air Bags2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 9 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V036000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column ShiftReported 23/01/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ram Trucks at 1-866-726-4636…

20V582000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column ShiftReported 15/10/2020

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Paratransit vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the… Remedy: Prime-Time will notify owners instructing them to take their vehicles to Ram dealers for the necessary repairs, free of charge. Owners may contact Prime-Time customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 245 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1623000028 Rev. K2026-06-12Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.J2026-06-05StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.I2026-05-29Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.H2026-04-01StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
1104482026-02-23EngineWATER PUMP

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2019 Pro Master have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.6L get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg.