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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

BandRecords
60–100k mi27
1–30k mi19
30–60k mi13
100–150k mi13
150–400k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 1, 2013 · 6,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that there was a strong sulfur odor emitted from the engine houses the odor emitted inside the cab and became stronger when the heating or cooling system was on. The dealer advised there was not yet a repair for the failure. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The hoses were not replaced. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage…

    ODI 10566945

  • August 21, 2013 · 4,200 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    When we purchased the ram 1500/v6 engine pickup truck new in april 2013, johnson dodge, budd lake, nj, it did not hesitate and ran well. Over the next three months it slowly developed an significant, one second plus, hesitation when accelerating from a dead stop. The service manager [xxx] at johnson dodge test drove and agreed there was a hesitation but couldn't/can't fix/adjust it do to everything being controlled…

    ODI 10556527

  • June 19, 2013 · 23,315 miles

    Engine · Service Brakes

    Engine died at freeway speeds , ,taken to dealership 3 times, finally got it back , while driving on my way home it died again , could not stop until i hit cement culvert for water run off, damaging front bumper, had it towed to dealership where it sits now. The engine keeps shutting down without warning while driving on california freeways, big safety issue. *tr

    Crash reported

    ODI 10616513

  • June 1, 2013 · 9,000 miles

    Engine

    This vehicle has leaked oil around the oil filter since the 1st oil change. The company has never owned up to being a problem however i've had a oiled filled driveway ever since then. There are numerous complaints online from people with the same problem. How can ram get away with not doing anything to fix the issue. I live 1 1/2 hours from the dealer and i'm afraid its going to vibrate off on my way there to get it…

    ODI 10622488

  • May 11, 2012 · 346 miles

    Engine

    When the vehicle drives at the speeds between 30 to 40 mph the vehicle is sluggish. I'm worried in a particular situation when i may need the get and go this issue could compromise my life or someone else's life. I've brought it 2 separate dodge dealer and the service dept. Says the computer module is going from 4 to 8 cylinder. This delay could be a safety issue and needs to be addressed.[xxx] information redacted…

    ODI 10576521

  • July 22, 2001 · 8,250 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    My truck will not start, it won't even turn on.it continuously says check the fuel cap and the check engine light will turn on but absolutely nothing is wrong with it (before it started to act up). Even though it seems like the batteries dead and we know it won't turn on it's still making a loud like clicking or knocking noise. It will stop for a minute and then start again. I've never heard a car do that before so…

    Crash reported

    ODI 11306436