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2013 Ram 2500 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Ram 2500 has 28 NHTSA engine complaints and 3 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Ram 2500

Electrical
39
Steering
31
Engine
28
Powertrain
20
Other
20
Suspension
10
Speed Control
9
Fuel System
5
Lights
4
Airbags
4
Visibility
3

28

Complaints

3

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

Engine Recalls

17V562000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with ...

14V635000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to Septembe...

13V122000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 6, 2013....

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 4, 2026ENGINEJan 8 th had Ram 67A recall performed. Feb1 the EL on dash comes on and def system engine shutdown c...
Apr 11, 2020ENGINEWHILE ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. MY RAM 2500 EXPERIENCED A IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER. CAUSING A NEAR CO...
Dec 30, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT 80 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUM...
Apr 22, 2019ENGINETHE ENGINE HAS 148000 MILES AND HAS STARTED TO KNOCK. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND ...
Jan 22, 2019ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMHAD TO REPLACE THE TURBO ACTUATOR FOR $3549.18. THIS IS A 2013 WITH ONGOING RECALLS. I SHOULD NOT H...
Aug 1, 2018ENGINEGOT MOST RECENT RECALLS DONE. THE REFLASHED MY TRUCK AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE. ALARM ...
Jan 17, 2018ENGINEVEHICLE HAS HAD RECALL 17V-562 ISSUED ON IT SINCE SEPTEMBER OF 2017. VEHICLE WATER PUMP HAS FAILED....
Jan 16, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE REMOTELY TO WARM UP THE VEHIC...
Dec 27, 2017ENGINECURRENTLY THERE IS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE FOR THE WATER PUMP WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE. I HAV...
Nov 3, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AN...
Sep 12, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17...
Jun 1, 2017ENGINENOTE: THIS IS WITH THE CUMMINS 6.7 DIESEL ENGINE. IF YOU ARE DRIVING AT, SAY, 35 MPH, BACK OFF THE T...
Jul 30, 2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT 80 MPH, AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED....
May 25, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE DEF WARNI...
May 4, 2015ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB...
Feb 13, 2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN N...
Jan 15, 2015ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB...
Jan 14, 2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,STRUCTUREON 01/14/2015 I WENT TO FUEL UP AT GAS STATION THE GAS GAUGE WAS SHOWING EMPTY. I STARTED TO PUT FUE...
Jan 9, 2015ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB...
Jan 7, 2015ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE...

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