2013 Ram 2500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 24%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Ram 2500, 24% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“During normal driving when turning or changing lanes and trying to accelerate rapidly to merge into moving traffic, the truck will stop responding via accelerator completely. The traction control is on, but not active during this effect. Basically anytime I accelerate rapidly from a stop the truck does not respond and leaves me dead in the water.”
NHTSA complaint #10605759, filed 2014-06, 14,600 miles“Took my vehicle in to a scheduled appointment on 3/12/2016 at 10 am. Went back to the dealer on 3/16/2016 at 11:30 am due to not getting any return phone calls from the messages I left and found that nothing had been done. These recalls could be dangerous but san antonio chrysler dodge does not think so.”
NHTSA complaint #10850064, filed 2016-03, 43,000 miles“Currently there is a recall on the vehicle for the water pump which may cause an engine fire. I have had the vehicle to the dealer in december of 2017 and was told there is no fix. Fca has been notified and was to have gotten in touch with me on a date of when the parts would be available. No contact from FCA has been made since december of 2017 on the part and all information available from other sources suggests the part will not be available until summer of 2018.”
NHTSA complaint #11074900, filed 2018-02, 26,000 miles“When driving this vehicle there is a very strong smell of diesel in the cab and coming from the ventilation system when stopping. The fuming is very strong and extremely worrying. I have been sickened during these fuming events. The smell is not unlike charcoal lighter fluid vaporizing but not igniting. I believe that these fumes are deleterious to health and pose a serious danger to public safety. …”
NHTSA complaint #10632671, filed 2014-09, 39,400 miles“The engine has 148000 miles and has started to knock. I have taken it to 3 different mechanics and all three say it was an engine problem. I was told by all three to replace or rebuild the engine. Two of the three mechanics said they have already rebuilt a couple of 2013 or 2014 already because of a engine knock. I bought this Ram with the cummings because of their durability. Is it possible the cummings engine has a defect in the 4th generation. I have also read in cummins forums and Ram forums about the same knocking problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11207524, filed 2019-05, 148,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034373Jun 17, 2026BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
- 11034337Jun 17, 2026BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
- 11002737Jun 30, 2024Emission Recall 67A D Truck Engine Calibration
- 11002526Jun 28, 2024EMISSION RECALL 67A D Truck Engine Calibration
- 11001020May 28, 2024On Board Diagnosis (OBD) Monitor Readiness Information
- 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…
- 10180203Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10166546Aug 28, 2019CONDENSER, Air Conditioning If it is determined that the A/C compressor does not engage due to a refrigerant leak at the receiver/drier plug on the A/C condenser, order the…
- 10162500May 22, 2019Sensor-nitrous oxlde
- 10162499May 21, 2019Damper-Steering
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 14% |
| 2025 | 9 | 14% |
| 2024 | 9 | 15% |
| 2023 | 11 | 22% |
| 2022 | 30 | 17% |
| 2021 | 26 | 24% |
| 2020 | 33 | 20% |
| 2019 | 32 | 17% |
| 2018 | 37 | 1% |
| 2017 | 39 | 6% |
| 2016 | 53 | 20% |
| 2015 | 34 | 16% |
| 2014 | 62 | 18% |
| 2013 | 43 | 24% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ram 2500
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 complaintsEngine cooling
5 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.
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