2013 Ram 2500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

43Engine complaints

24.2%Of all 178 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE43 · 24.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM41 · 23%

STEERING31 · 17.4%

SUSPENSION23 · 12.9%

Unspecified / other23 · 12.9%

Share of the 178 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Ram 2500 overview page.

What owners report

“I RECENTLY MERGED ONTO THE HIGHWAY WHERE I LIVE AND I LET OFF THE THROTTLE VERY QUICKLY AND THEN GOT BACK INTO IT AND MY…”NHTSA complaint 10992867 — filed 06/02/2017

“NOTE: THIS IS WITH THE CUMMINS 6.7 DIESEL ENGINE. IF YOU ARE DRIVING AT, SAY, 35 MPH, BACK OFF THE THROTTLE, THEN IMMEDIATELY STEP ON…”NHTSA complaint 10992762 — filed 06/01/2017

“STARTING AT ABOUT 15,000 MILES, REAR MAIN SEAL DEVELOPED A LEAK. THE SEAL WAS REPLACED, LEAKED AGAIN AND REPLACED BY A SEAL AND SLEEVE. SEAL…”NHTSA complaint 10919985 — filed 10/29/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Ram 2500 have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 Ram 2500: 43 of 178 complaints on file (24.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Ram 2500 have in total?

178 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.