2013 RAM 2500 Engine Problems
- 38
- 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 38 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine engine · 12 records
- engine cooling · 12 records
- cooling fuel · 10 records
- fuel system · 10 records
- system diesel · 10 records
- diesel part · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10693609
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10690666
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
When driving this vehicle there is a very strong smell of diesel in the cab and coming from the ventilation system when stopping. The fuming is very strong and extremely worrying. I have been sickened during these fuming events. The smell is not unlike charcoal lighter fluid vaporizing but not igniting. I believe that these fumes are deleterious to health and pose a serious danger to public safety. The common…
ODI 10632671
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving my 2013 ram 2500 crew cab 4x4 (vin [xxx] ) i was on an onramp headed onto the highway and i tried to accelerate from roughly 10-15 mph to highway speed because of the short on ramp and heavy traffic. The truck refused to accelerate at even a moderate speed while the accelerator was fully depressed. I ended up having to pull over to the shoulder because i was not able to gain any speed due to what i…
ODI 10627787
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v635000 (engine, engine cooling, fuel system, diesel); however, the part needed was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10750084
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
During normal driving when turning or changing lanes and trying to accelerate rapidly to merge into moving traffic, the truck will stop responding via accelerator completely. The traction control is on, but not active during this effect. Basically anytime i accelerate rapidly from a stop the truck does not respond and leaves me dead in the water. *tr
ODI 10605759
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I just purchased this truck less than 1 week ago; brand new. I was slowly approaching an intersection (stop sign) with vehicles in front of me; waiting to turn. The truck suddenly started surging/lurching forward for a period of 5-10 seconds; nearly hitting the vehicle in front of me. I placed the truck into neutral and applied the brakes so as not to hit another car and prevent and accident. The "electronic…
ODI 10556820
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving i needed to merge into on coming traffic. As i accelerated i suddenly needed to let off he throttle due to conditions. When the throttle was reapplied i had a completely dead gas pedal that was not responsive. The truck remained unresponsive for a solid 2-3 seconds, then it slowly started to accelerate again. The truck never quit running and no dash lights indicated a problem during this incident. Over…
ODI 10668930
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and fuel fumes emitted into the cabin. The fumes were extremely strong while idling and in cold climates. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000. Updated 02/02/15*lj updated 9/6/2017*cn
ODI 10658651
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
From a stop, the vehicle will not accelerate properly. When depressing the gas pedal it takes a few seconds for the vehicle to respond. When letting off the gas, the throttle does not respond for about two seconds. There is a severe response in the throttle from when depressing the gas pedal to when the vehicle actually starts to move. This has almost caused several accidents because i am trying to switch lanes or…
ODI 10910842
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle exhibits an accelerator 'dead pedal' problem. When pulling out into traffic, or slowing then accelerating, if one lifts the throttle then reapplies the throttle quickly, the truck does not respond for several seconds. In heavy traffic, this can create (and has created) a potentially dangerous situation. This has been an ongoing problem that the dealer has been unable to resolve. *tr
ODI 10692690
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Dead pedal from complete stop, dead pedal off and on the throttle. Safety hazard!! *tr
ODI 10632985
Engine · Power Train
There appears to be two possibly related issues with regard to the powertrain. The first issue is some sort of backlash in the drive train when accelerating to 30-35 mph and then letting off the gas. The system seems to shift gears before the torque converter unlocks. The second issue is that when accelerating from a stop there is a significant lag in response between the engine and the pedal both in accelerating…
ODI 10651579