2013 RAM 1500 Engine Problems
- 81
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 81 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- exhaust manifold · 23 records
- check engine · 15 records
- passenger side · 12 records
- ticking noise · 12 records
- engine light · 11 records
- manifold bolts · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 27 |
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Exhaust manifold bolts broke causing an exhaust leak and a ticking noise. The ticking noise was heard at start up. This is a known problem on the hemi engines.
ODI 11162315
Engine
Hydraulic lifter failed in 5.7l hemi v8 engine, causing damage to camshaft lobe. Vehicle undriveable. Lifter (part) back ordered from factory for 1-2 months. This part failure is all over the internet, in ram/chrysler forums and car repair websites. Nhtsa needs to look into a recall. Fca is not standing by customers. In my case, they refuse to even provide rental assistance during the 1-2 month repair period, when…
ODI 11144523
Electrical System · Engine
When parking i get error 'vehicle not in park' and engine will not shut off. Seems stuck and until you put it in reverse, then drive, then park multiple times it will allow you to shut the engine off. Everytime i try and park and i am stationary for the past month.
ODI 11151991
Engine
5.7l hemi broken exhaust bolts and warped exhaust manifold . Alowing exhaust to excape and enter the cab of the truck . Was told unsafe to drive till fixed . 3 mos out of warranty . 56000 miles .truck now sits as i cannot afford to fix the problem and its unsafe to drive . Was getting bad headaches driving the truck since sitting i have had no more headaches.
ODI 11150034
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to york gary autoplex ([redacted], nashville, ar 71852, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the lifter on the motor collapsed and the camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 11124422
Engine
While driving vehicle at 55 mph, engine shutdown. Towed to mechanic. Valve spring broke, bent push rod and piston damaged. Had to have total engine replacement. 98500 miles on well maintained engine. No help from chrysler at 3 months out of warranty.
ODI 11131124
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Driving vehicle when digital instrument cluster went black and engine stopped total loss of braking and steering assist. Loss of control of vehicle which rolled to stop. No collision or damage to vehicle. Vehicle restarts and driveable no digital information displayed. Dealer says digital instrument cluster failure. Concern definite safety risk if happened in traffic or when turning or stopping. Did the failure of…
ODI 11112723
Engine
July 14, 2018 my check engine light came on. I was getting hesitation going uphill. I first took it to a local shop who replaced o2 sensor and all spark plugs at the cost of 800.00, 5 miles down the road check engine light back on same code p219a. Took it back said everything tested fine. Second shop replaced upward and downward sensors 1100.00. 5 miles later same check engine code. Third shop said the couldnt find…
ODI 11182554
Engine
Truck died in traffic shortly after light turned green accelerating through an intersection.
ODI 11109551
Engine
Takata recall hi i have a 2013 ram 1500 and it seems the exhaust manifold bolt heads are broken and the manifold is leaking it makes a loud ticking nose and in my research it seems like it happens to most if not all ram 1500 so i was wondering why this is not a recall and if it could be i believe it is due to the kind of bolts and or the different metals from the engine block to the manifold and also from the…
ODI 11143981
Engine
Recently had my truck in for routine service and the technician diagnosed my truck with broken exhaust manifold bolts. Truck has 79,000 miles on it. After researching on line i have discovered this is a common problem. Is there an investigation regarding this issue and a possible recall since it happens so often? The truck makes a ticking sound when it is started and gradually gets better as the manifold gets warm.
ODI 11099393
Engine
Exhaust manifolds warp under normal engine temperatures causing manifold mounting bolts to break.
ODI 11120377
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine indicator illuminated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (lithia chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of anchorage, 9600 old seward hwy, anchorage, ak 99515), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant bypass valve…
ODI 11093716
Engine
Exhaust manifold bolts on driver and passenger side of engine breaking. I have replaced 2 bolts on the passenger side and still need to replace one on the driver side of my engine. It started as a light ticking noise and would go away after the engine would heat up, then it had become louder, when i took it to my mechanic he found that i had 3 bolts broken and he was able to get the two on the passenger side out but…
ODI 11150193
Engine
I purchased this truck used and had to replace broken exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head bolts which had sheared off. I had both sides replaced (all bolts with new) and new manifold gaskets. Within a year there was the exhaust leak upon startup. I have heard from many hemi v8 owners that this is very common and can affect the ability to pass the required biannual smog check.
ODI 11132851
Engine
When driving the smell of coolant enters ventilation of vehicle. During stationery position no fluid seems to be leaking. However, on further testing around 2500 rpm coolant starts leaking from water pump spraying coolant throughout the hood onto exhaust which can like describe in other 2013 -2017 ram models create a fire hazard..
ODI 11076420
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Truck starting to shake and not be able to accelerate, took it to get check out , replace lifters, cam shaft, getting codes of mis fire in cylinder six, then cylinder four. Then cylinder 6 reactivation control performance, then cylinder deactivation system bank 1, oil pressure out of range camshaft advance/ retard disabled. Spent. When driving going over pass or incline trucks starts to shake like its going to…
ODI 11084370
Engine
Rear exhaust manifold mount bolts have sheared off causing the exhaust manifold to leak with potential influx of exhaust fumes into the cabin area
ODI 11082632
Engine · Power Train
Truck started tapping 4-5 weeks ago. I was advised that it was probably an exhaust manifold leak... To get it fixed at inspection. 5 days ago, truck started skipping and the cil came on. Error code po302. Mechanic diagnosed as cam lobe failure. The truck has 113,500 miles on it all highway. Synthetic oil; plus fuel. Based on my research... This is a problem that seems to be prevalent. Chrysler should cover this…
ODI 11055597
Electrical System · Engine
There is a electrical connector under the dash that comes loose.. The truck shuts down with no control. Will not start cant get out of park to be towed.. Total lockout. Dealer charged 150 bucks to "fix it" happened again a month later .*bf *tr
ODI 11062803
Engine
Lifters failed at 129,000 miles. Car began to misfire in cylinder 5. Replaces lifters and still got misfire code and terrible running conditions. It would happen at highway speeds during acceleration from 60mph and above. Truck would obviously misfire, vibrate a lot from the engine, check engine light would appear immediately and was almost not drivable. And this only happens randomly. One day it runs fine. Then the…
ODI 11048156
Engine · Power Train
As soon as i start the engine, a loud ticking noise is coming from the engine. After inspecting it, i have broken exhaust manifold bolt that causes exhaust to exit at the head. The exhaust escapes before it reaches the catalytic converter and the muffler thus causing the loud noise. This is a very common problem with the ram hemi engines. It is commonly known as the "hemi tick". Although this has been a widely known…
ODI 11259099
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On 3 separate occasions, while driving and attempting to stop, the engine stalls. A message displays to "put the vehicle in park, to start", but lost power to everything else. Twice it allowed me to start from park, the 3rd time it would not start. I put it in park, had my foot on the brake, but it did nothing. I shut if off completely, then turned it back on and it started. Additionally, while parked, the driver's…
ODI 11024277
Engine
I have had the ram truck in 3 times within 30 days and the dealer cant repair the trouble and have asked me to call chrysler and take it to another dealer. I have done so but im trying to find out any issues with the ecodisel motor. My resale value hsa been cut by 50% or better because of this.
ODI 11010182
Engine
I was at a dealership for service on july 6, 2017 and asked about a ticking noise i was hearing. The service writer explained that the noise was the exhaust manifold. After the mechanic checked he confirmed it was the exhaust manifold. I was told by the service writer that there was a broken bolt and an exhaust leak on both sides. I called fiat chrysler america and they contacted the service writer at the…
ODI 11003670