Ram

Ram 5500

The 2019 Ram 5500 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety recalls concerning its braking system and engine lubrication.

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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 km
2019000000

Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearTransmission
2019Automatic

Pricing & configuration

Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearBase priceTrim
2019$40,295DP

Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearSeatsCab typeKeyless ignitionSteering locationSeat rowsAxlesWheelsFront wheelRear wheel
20195RegularStandardLeft-Hand Drive (LHD)1261919

Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearabsesctractionControltpmsadaptiveCruiseControlautoBrakeforwardCollisionWarningrearCameraadaptiveDrivingBeamautoReverseSystem
2019standardstandardstandardstandardoptionaloptionaloptionalstandardoptionalstandard

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The 2019 Ram 5500 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety recalls concerning its braking system and engine lubrication.

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Ram 5500?

Carfocal currently has 1 published 5500 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 5500 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety recalls concerning its braking system and engine lubrication.

Published year coverage: 2019.

Is the Ram 5500 reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every Ram 5500. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2019 ram 5500 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety recalls concerning its braking system and engine lubrication. and the value of a used 2019 ram 5500 hinges on its condition and the buyer's tolerance for potential repair costs. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

1 published year-specific report are available for comparison.

What are common problems with the Ram 5500?

Across Carfocal's published 5500 guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Hoses (Rear), Engine Lubrication System (Bearings), and High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP). 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: Brake Hoses (Rear), Engine Lubrication System (Bearings), and High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP).

Supporting data
Published guides
1
Years tracked
1
Data sources
NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints