2013 Ram 2500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 13%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Ram 2500, 13% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was bought new. After having a new radio but in my truck I notice white spots on the screen and the radio was going on and off and the screen would go blank. The saftey back up camera wouldn't work. Again I would try to turn the truck off and on to reset the radio but it didn't work. I took it back to napleton and again they replaced the radio again.”
NHTSA complaint #10817298, filed 2016-01, 15,300 miles“Vehicle was bought new the radio screen went blank but the radio was still on. Driving down the road the radio screen would go on and off and the compass didn't work. I was told it might be the uconnect.. The saftey camera back up wouldn't work . I tried to turn the truck off and on to reset the radio but that didn't work. I took the truck in to napleton and they replaced the radio with a new one.”
NHTSA complaint #10817296, filed 2016-01, 10,697 miles“My Ram 2500 laramie developed a heating issue. I have had my truck to the dealer on several occasions, with no fix. I have replaced the thermostat, heater core, and the blend motors. After all of that, the heater in my truck still doesn't work. My engine will heat up to 190 degrees and the heat just doesn't work. It doesn't matter if I'm driving on the highway, city streets, or anywhere else. The heat doesn't work. This problem started around april 2019.”
NHTSA complaint #11279813, filed 2019-11, 100,000 miles“Vehicle was bought new ever scents then I have had to replace 4 radios and compass in my truck.. The screen would go blank but the radio would still be on but you couldn't turn it off . I 've been told it was the uconnect etc .the safety of the back up camera doesn't work. I tried to turn the truck of to reset but that has never worked they keep getting the radios from the same vendor. I recommended that they use a different supplier . Chrysler hasn't but what do I know.”
NHTSA complaint #10817295, filed 2015-12, 15,201 miles“The track bar mounts have all the welds cracked and it causes the truck to shake uncontrollably and is very dangerous. I have almost crashed twice due to this problem. I see that FCA currently has a recall for this exact problem r46, my truck falls within the model and years but for some reason is not covered under the recall. I noticed the problem driving on the highway at 60 MPH the truck began to shake in a violent and uncontrollable manner all the cars around me slammed their brakes to stay away. I was able to brake down to 20 MPH when the shaking stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #11361461, filed 2020-09, 115,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 12 | 18% |
| 2024 | 4 | 7% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 24 | 13% |
| 2021 | 8 | 7% |
| 2020 | 20 | 12% |
| 2019 | 25 | 13% |
| 2018 | 114 | 4% |
| 2017 | 31 | 4% |
| 2016 | 35 | 14% |
| 2015 | 19 | 9% |
| 2014 | 29 | 8% |
| 2013 | 23 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ram 2500
43 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsFuel system
30 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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