The 2019 Ram 4500 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to a high number of critical safety recalls concerning its braking and fuel systems.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Transmission |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Automatic |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | Base price | Trim |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $40,295 | DP |
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Cab type | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | Regular | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 1 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 19 |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | rearCamera | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard |
Model year reports
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 1 published 4500 report, covering 2019 through 2019. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2019 Ram 4500 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to a high number of critical safety recalls concerning its braking and fuel systems.
Published year coverage: 2019.
There is no single reliability answer for every Ram 4500. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2019 ram 4500 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to a high number of critical safety recalls concerning its braking and fuel systems. and given the below-average reliability verdict and the significant number of critical safety recalls, the 2019 ram 4500 should be approached with financial prudence. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
1 published year-specific report are available for comparison.
Across Carfocal's published 4500 guides, recurring problem areas include Fuel Lines, Rear Brake Hoses, and High-Pressure Fuel Pump. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Fuel Lines, Rear Brake Hoses, and High-Pressure Fuel Pump.