2013 Ram 2500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 12%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Ram 2500, 12% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When pulling my key out after parking my vehicle and turning off the engine I am still able to shift gears with the key out of the ignition and my foot off the brakes”
NHTSA complaint #11397039, filed 2021-02, 80,600 miles“2013 Ram 2500 - on june 1, 2016 I was placing car seats into the truck. The keys were in my pocket and not running. My 3 year son was sitting in the front seat while I secured the car seats. My son grabbed the gear shifter and the truck went into gear rolling down a 25' embankment and striking a tree at the bottom. Upon a post accident inspection, I found that the vehicle would shifting into and out of park with no key in the ignition and without depressing the brake. …”
NHTSA complaint #10892194, filed 2016-08, 102,000 miles“My 2013 Ram 2500 turbo diesel has experienced a failure of the turbo unit. Upon researching this, I found that this has been a documented problem with the cummins holset turbo. From 2007 - current this part has been failing causing the vehicle to limp home at 15mph without warning. Fortunately I was just leaving a parking lot and merging into traffic at 40mph when my vehicle began to stall, and I was able to pull of the road without incident. Why hasn't this been reported as a safety issue. I live in colorado where the speed is 75mph. …”
NHTSA complaint #11242758, filed 2019-08, 91,000 miles“I was driving in the fast lane with no unusual noises or vibrations. All of my gauges were normal. All of a sudden, my pickup truck started shaking violently, and there was a clanging banging noise or sensation. I immediately put my blinker on and headed for the right side of the freeway. As I attempted to brake to slow down, it felt like I was losing power, , the truck was still shaking so I tightly grasped the wheel and cranked it over to the right side of the roadway, off of the pavement altogether. As soon as I was able to stop, I turned the key off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11195031, filed 2019-04, 130,000 miles“While driving on the highway, the truck jerked, look and see it went into towing mode 4. Pulled over and tried to put it back into drive. I would not stay. I shut off the car and let it cycle then put it into drive. Stayed for 2 seconds and went right back into towing. Called the dealership to see if anything happened when they did 2 recalls the day before. They said it would not have anything to do with what happened. I was out of the area and asked if it would damage as I drove. I was told no, but it would use more gas. As I was driving back home the check engine light came on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11231996, filed 2019-07, 139,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V821000Dec 20, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram…Covers: Ram 2500 2013–2017, 1500 2009, 2013–2017, 3500 2013–2017 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 11012318Dec 19, 2024Seal - output shaft
- 11012351Dec 17, 2024Gear - reaction sun
- 11010205Oct 30, 2024Plate - Planetary
- 10231735Jan 23, 2023Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 10228020Apr 2, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10229031Mar 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…
- 10222880Jan 5, 2022Transfer Case Shift Lever Design Change
- 10218451Aug 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…
- 10194007Apr 17, 2021No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
- 10221150Apr 16, 2021Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 | 7 | 11% |
| 2024 | 7 | 12% |
| 2023 | 6 | 12% |
| 2022 | 50 | 28% |
| 2021 | 25 | 23% |
| 2020 | 20 | 12% |
| 2019 | 29 | 15% |
| 2018 | 75 | 3% |
| 2017 | 42 | 6% |
| 2016 | 64 | 25% |
| 2015 | 44 | 20% |
| 2014 | 62 | 18% |
| 2013 | 22 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ram 2500
43 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsSuspension
23 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology