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2013 Ram 2500 fuel system problems

The 2013 Ram 2500 has 31 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

31

Fuel System complaints

11%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

2500 fuel system complaints by model year71 complaints2013: 31 complaints2014: 31 complaints2015: 13 complaints2016: 12 complaints2017: 11 complaints2018: 9 complaints2019: 62 complaints2020: 71 complaints2021: 11 complaints2022: 10 complaints2023: 1 complaints2024: 2 complaints2025: 2 complaints
2500 fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

14V635000Fuel SystemOctober 8, 2014 · 315,325 units

Defect

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.

Consequence

If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P65.

What owners report

P65 RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE - THE NOTICE INDICATES THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, BUT POTENTIAL ADVERSE AFFECTS INCLUDE FIRE. WE HAVE NOT BEEN DRIVING IT AS A RESULT, AND CHRYSLER IS UNABLE TO GIVE US A DATE FOR WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. WHILE THEY DID SAY THAT NO ADVERSE EVENTS OF ANY KIND HAVE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · December 16, 2013

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 2013 Ram 2500 fuel system — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Ram 2500 fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 14V635000.

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.