2013 Ram 2500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 Ram 2500, 2% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 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.
“Upon opening the back door of the truck after a heavy rain, we noticed the seat and carpet were wet. The under seat storage compartment had an inch of water. We assumed the door hadn't been closed completely, until it happened again when nobody had opened the door. We assumed it was a leak around the window or door seals and made an appointment with the dealer. When we arrived we were told it was actually a leak from the rear brake cab light and it happens all the time on many models. We don't know why Ram won't fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #10678666, filed 2015-01, 5,000 miles“Wipers function when not turned on, lights flicker on & off when on high beam, high beams won't come on at all, traction control indicator goes on & off while driving, radio display will not turn on & we are unable to change radio stations, A/C will not blow at selected speed, turn signals are not functioning when turned on. All above while driving or idling, highway & city travels.”
NHTSA complaint #10899177, filed 2016-08“hi beam, low beam, both sides flicker, go off, then come on. Driver's side (low and hi beam) is now permanently off even after having a repair shop fix them.”
NHTSA complaint #11546694, filed 2023-09Related recalls
- 13V237000Jun 4, 2013Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with optional…Covers: Ram 2500 2013, 1500 2013, 3500 2013
- 13V240000Jun 4, 2013Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured January 7, 2013, through February 28, 2013 and equipped with optional…Covers: Ram 2500 2013, 3500 2013
Related service bulletins
- 10231712Jan 5, 2023Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. NOx Sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) Diagnosis Information.
- 10218576Aug 13, 2021Diesel Injector Freezing This bulletin involves installing a insulator over the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) injector. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 10% |
| 2025 | 16 | 24% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 9 | 18% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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