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2013 Ram 2500 engine problems

The 2013 Ram 2500 has 49 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

49

Engine complaints

18%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

2500 engine complaints by model year63 complaints2009: 1 complaints2013: 49 complaints2014: 63 complaints2015: 35 complaints2016: 60 complaints2017: 45 complaints2018: 39 complaints2019: 33 complaints2020: 32 complaints2021: 26 complaints2022: 34 complaints2023: 12 complaints2024: 8 complaints2025: 9 complaints2026: 4 complaints
2500 engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

17V562000EngineSeptember 12, 2017 · 443,874 units

Defect

Chrysler (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 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant.

Consequence

The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pumps, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T51.

13V122000EngineApril 3, 2013 · 6,143 units

Defect

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 6, 2013. The engine cover may trap an excessive amount of heat under the cover.

Consequence

The excessive heat under the engine cover may result in an under hood fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing engine cover with one that is a different design, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on May 31, 2013. A second letter was mailed to owners with instructions on how to obtain the free remedy on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N19.

What owners report

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE REMOTELY TO WARM UP THE VEHICLE. AFTER TEN MINUTES, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 16, 2018 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2013 Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA has 49 complaints about the 2013 Ram 2500 engine — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Ram 2500 engine?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the engine: 13V122000, 17V562000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.