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 · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
I have a dodge ram 15000 crew cab laramie. Both tail lights are malfunctioning in the blinkers. When i turn the blinker on it blinks really fast and says the tail lights are bad and need to be replaced. The lights in the back are half out when this happens. It does not happen all the time. I did see there was a recall, but for my vin there is not. So it appears all 2013s seem to be affected. I also have a ticking…
ODI 11089871
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I first noticed that, while in drive, the transmission would shift to 4th gear and could not be changed. I could shift from park to reverse but when i tried to go to drive it would go to 4th gear. Then, 2 days ago, i began to notice other problems that appeared to be computer related. When i turned the ruck off there would be a ticking noise in the engine. I checked and it appeared to be the a/c/ compressor. Then it…
ODI 10955406
Engine · Power Train
On 12/7/16, a desolate, straight, country road, i stopped my truck to investigate damage from a deer that had run into the driver's fender while i was driving about 25 mph. Even though i placed the truck in park after my stop (to make it stationary), the ram started moving as i attempted to exit its cabin; and then it drove for about 300 feet at idle speed down the road, where it stopped in a shallow drainage ditch.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10937461
Engine
Check engine came on, took it to get it tested and the code was for cylinder #3 misfire. Checked and replaced spark plugs and coil pack, along with testing the fuel injectors, also good. Performed compression test, failed at 85 psi. Removed drivers cylinder head assembly. Removed lifters and found cylinder #3 intake lifter collapsed and bottom roller locked up. The failed lifter caused the cam shaft lobe to be…
ODI 10916509
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact heard an abnormal, loud noise coming from the engine compartment and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer (greenbrier dodge of chesapeake, 1717 s military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320, [redacted]) diagnosed that the lifters and cam shaft needed to be replaced. The dealer indicated that a warranty may cover the repairs; however, once it was…
ODI 11144992
Body · Engine
I bought vehicle new in 2013 and the paint is bubbling on hood ( rusting ) and it also failed emission test when i went to get inspection sticker, i don't believe i'm asking to much that a vehicle 3 years old not rust and pass an emissions test.
ODI 10899687
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Shortly after buying this pickup it would stall, the dash had an red electrical indicator exposed. The power steering shut down, the brakes were no longer power brakes.. This happened at speeds up to 45 miles an hour. Never happened at high speeds. I live & drive on mountain highways, and at times it took my breath. I would apply the gas pedal, it would eventually begin running again. No matter the time of year. It…
ODI 10896171
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 75 mph, the check engine, abs, and esc warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the speedometer and cruise control seized and the vehicle lost acceleration. The dealer diagnosed the abs module failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
ODI 10874170
Electrical System · Engine · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that strong exhaust fumes encompassed the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The dealer (peterson dodge chrysler jeep ram, 5801 e gate blvd, nampa, id 83687, [redacted]) diagnosed that the exhaust manifold had an internal failure, which was leaking fluid into the engine compartment due to the bolts shearing off. The dealer replaced the exhaust manifold and…
ODI 11123031
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact had to reach under both the passenger and driver seats and squeeze the connectors together to turn off the warning indicator. When the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal noise detected from the vehicle. When inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed a leak from the rear passenger side of…
ODI 11258372
Body · Engine · Power Train
I rear ended a semi that was parked on the side of the road. I was going approximately 51 miles per hour. No airbag's deployed, but the front of my vehicle was destroyed.
Crash reported
ODI 10748120
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning illuminated intermittently. The contact stated the vehicle overheated and smoke appeared from the front end. The contact also noticed that water and coolant were leaking from the radiator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10744863
Engine
While driving in a 2013 ram 1500 pentastar v6 the engine has stalled multiple times while driving. At least once at highway speeds.
ODI 10745588
Engine
There is an exhaust leak that has been repaired 2 times and keeps coming back. Very common.
ODI 11218213
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the speedometer went to zero, the vehicle stalled, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was restarted and was able to be driven. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.
ODI 10683190
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving 20 mph, the check engine light and an unknown warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact stated the vehicle overheated and smoke appeared from the front before becoming engulfed in flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
Fire reported
ODI 10759672
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Has occurred 3 times within 30 days. At low speeds between 15mph and 35mph, engine stops, gauges go dead and aprox 6 seconds later the transmission slams into park. 1st time it happened i was lightly breaking & coasting for a stop light; 2nd time i was cruising about 35mph; and 3rd time i was accelerating from a dead stop across 4 lanes of traffic. The transmission going into park after the engine and electrical…
ODI 10672562
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving at various speeds, the engine temperature increased without warning. On two occasions, the vehicle stalled due to the engine overheating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was performing up to specifications. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000.
ODI 10785167
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving my trucks dash will go blank, the vehicle shuts off and then resets. The last time this occurred, when the vehicle reset the throttle came back on wide open and almost caused a loss of control. I reacted by manually shutting down the vehicle and coming to a rest on the shoulder of the road. Once i restarted the vehicle all was ok. I was only a mile form the dodge dealer and returned it to them for a…
ODI 10649454
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a leakage in the radiator cooling system. In addition, above the accelerator pedal, the contact stated water leaked onto her foot. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal smell coming from the air conditioning unit. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10745902
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated before moving forward. In addition, the contact stated that there was water leaking from underneath the dash board to the floor around the driver's side and spreading to the front passenger's side. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken…
ODI 10748790
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Front end shook bad, engine light flashing. Truck cut off. Would not start. Towed to dealer. Was told to drive 50-several hundred miles for computer to reset. Engine light never went off. Truck did the same two more times! Taken back to dealer june 5th. Then told evap leak.. Engine light still on after this time as well. Told to do the same thing. Keep driving it until the computer resets!!! Was driving at 55 mph…
ODI 10627585
Electrical System · Engine
The vehicle will shutdown without notice, the engine will shut off and will not restart. The electronic dash will go black which shows what gear the vehicle is in. So shifting to neutral to restart the vehicle can be difficult since no indication is given of what gear. All power to the steering and brakes are no longer available. The vehicles computer does some sort of reset after several seconds but any attempts to…
ODI 10583342
Engine
Low engine oil warning light, oil filter leaking oil, leaked at 2500 miles, 6,000 miles, 8,000 miles, 11,000 miles. *js
ODI 10616995
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Driving truck in town approx 35 - 40 mph. Can give exact detail / location. Vehicle transmission in "drive". Vehicle has center consul. As vehicle was climbing gradual hill, transmission automatically downshifted. Vehicle immediately went to full throttle uncontrollably. Engine rpm jumped to 6k - 7k. Vehicle speed still increasing. Stepped on gas pedal several times thinking it was stuck with no effect - rpm…
ODI 10560621