2013 Ram 2500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,512miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2013 Ram 2500, 3% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,512 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 01/14/2015 I went to fuel up at gas station the gas gauge was showing empty. I started to put fuel in my truck and it spilled out all over the truck and ground. I tried to put fuel in it again and the same thing happened. The truck took only $1.72 in fuel. I then took it to the dealer ship where I bought the truck. I explained what happened they ran test on it. Repair the check ball in tank was sticking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10744472, filed 2015-07, 5,025 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Ram 2500. While driving at 80 MPH, an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000. Ma 10/5”
NHTSA complaint #10745236, filed 2015-07, 18,000 miles“2013 dodge Ram 2500. Consumer writes in regards to torque converter drains fluid back into transmission when parked over night or longer at various rates, engine stalls, gear shifter issues. The consumer stated the minimum drain back was 1/2 quart above full in the transmission, which caused soft engagement of the gear selected. However, the consumer stated the worst experience was when the truck was facing up hill on a slight grade and the gear selector was in drive. With a light throttle, the vehicle rolled backwards and the brakes had to be applied. …”
NHTSA complaint #10929228, filed 2016-12“The contact owns a 2013 dodge Ram 2500. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10683237, filed 2015-02“The contact owns a 2013 dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 7/28/15”
NHTSA complaint #10721469, filed 2015-05Related recalls
- 17V562000Sep 12, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with Cummins…Covers: Ram 2500 2013–2017, 3500 2013–2017, 5500 2013–2017 +1 more
- 13V122000Apr 3, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 6, 2013. The…Covers: Ram 2500 2013, 3500 2013
Related service bulletins
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- 10248914Nov 30, 2023Emission Recall 67A - D Truck Engine Calibration
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- 10239957May 18, 2023Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- 10236933Apr 15, 2023wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10229454Aug 8, 2022COOLER - EGR
- 10227983Apr 2, 2022If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
- 10220687Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
- 10212290Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
- 10219927Aug 25, 2021MASTER CYLINDER, Brake A new master cylinder reservoir has been made available that is backward compatible but not interchangeable with old parts as follows: 68144489AA MASTER…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ram 2500
43 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology