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2013 Ram 3500 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Ram 3500 has 17 NHTSA engine complaints and 3 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Ram 3500

Steering
37
Engine
17
Electrical
13
Other
10
Powertrain
9
Speed Control
7
Suspension
6
Fuel System
4
Wheels
3
Airbags
3

17

Complaints

3

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 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
Jun 15, 2021ENGINETHE VEHICLE WAS PROVIDED TO THE DEALER. ON DAY THREE THE DEALER INFORMED VEHICLE OWNER THAT THE DEFE...
Aug 14, 2020ENGINEWHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AN ENGINE SPRING VALVE BROKE, CAUSING CATAST...
Aug 1, 2019ENGINEI'VE HAD MULTIPLE RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN GOING OFF CONTINUALLY, I'V...
Jan 1, 2019ENGINEMY TRUCK IS A LEMON. I'VE HAD OVER TEN RECALLS AND THE PROBLEMS JUST CONTINUE. NOW MY CHECK ENGINE L...
Feb 19, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 3500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ENGINE INDI...
Nov 20, 2017ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ...
Oct 1, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER...
Sep 25, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING I...
Oct 13, 2016ENGINESHAFT ON WATER PUMP SHEARED CAUSING WATER PUMP TO FAIL AND SERPENTINE BELT TO COME OFF. VEHICLE BEI...
Jul 18, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING L...
May 25, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITH...
Feb 23, 2015ENGINETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB...
Jan 20, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB...
Jan 13, 2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB...
Jul 1, 2014ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTRUCK LOSES POWER WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A DEAD STOP. AS THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED OR FEATHERED, ...
Dec 23, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXHAUST FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO ...
Mar 3, 2013ENGINESCR FAILED RAM HAS RECALLS ON JUNE 2013 FORWARD MY TRUCK WAS BUILT IN APRIL.

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