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2013 Ram 2500 Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2013 Ram 2500 has 16 recalls, 177 complaints.

16

Recalls

177

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

18E096000

STEERING:LINKAGES

Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 ...

19V347000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. ...

17V824000

EQUIPMENT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extin...

17V821000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017...

17V499000

WHEELS

Streetcar ORV LLC, dba American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks, modified by AEV to be eq...

17V302000

AIR BAGS

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such...

17V562000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with ...

16V739000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and ...

15V459000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October ...

16E041000

EQUIPMENT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas sea...

15V460000

SEAT BELTS

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In t...

15V461000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, ...

14V635000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to Septembe...

13V237000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with ...

13V240000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured January 7, 2013, through February 28, 2013 and equipped with optio...

13V122000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 6, 2013....

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2013 Ram 2500 Crew PU/CC 4WD

Top Complaint Categories

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20
STEERING
16
ENGINE
14
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
13
POWER TRAIN
11
SUSPENSION
9
STEERING,SUSPENSION
9
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
9

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 4, 2026ENGINEJan 8 th had Ram 67A recall performed. Feb1 the EL on dash comes on and def system engine shutdown c...
Nov 21, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEOver time the transmission cooling line to the radiator was rubbing against another part in the engi...
Sep 22, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2013 Ram 2500. The contact stated while the vehicle was turned off and in park(P)...
Oct 31, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHi, I own a 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 and the door locks do not lock all the time. The concern here is tha...
Sep 22, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGhi beam, low beam, both sides flicker, go off, then come on. Driver's side (low and hi beam) is now ...
Apr 4, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESDTC C0020-01 appeared after hitting a speed bump along with service TCS and ABS system. This message...
Oct 3, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERFront passenger door and both rear door locks operate intermittently. . Doors will unlock with key f...
Apr 1, 2022FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMrecall p65 preformed in 2015 the fuel filter housing is still a safety issue fuel leaks from connect...
May 4, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMy alternator randomly for the past couple of years randomly surges voltage and the dealership has t...
Apr 25, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN YOU START THE TRUCK. HAD THE ENGINE LIGHT CHECKED SAID IT'S COMING ON BEC...
Apr 20, 2021AIR BAGSAIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS GOING ON AND OFF WHEN DRIVING. MAKES A ALARM SOUND WHEN THE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF...
Feb 19, 2021SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS D...
Feb 19, 2021POWER TRAINWHEN PULLING MY KEY OUT AFTER PARKING MY VEHICLE AND TURNING OFF THE ENGINE I AM STILL ABLE TO SHIF...
Feb 1, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERSHIFT SOLENOID
Feb 1, 2021AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE1) AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON 2) ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. DODGE SERVICE DEPARTMENT S...
Oct 21, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREDOOR LOCKS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY WITH KEY FOB, DOOR PANEL CONTROL OR KEYLESS TOUCH ENTRY MECHANISMS...
Sep 27, 2020STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE TRACK BAR MOUNTS HAVE ALL THE WELDS CRACKED AND IT CAUSES THE TRUCK TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY AND ...
Aug 6, 2020UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WAS DRIVING MY GMC ACADIA WHEN IT STARTED TO SMOKE SO I PULLED OVER AND IT WAS ON FIRE. THE WHOLE ...
Jul 30, 2020STEERINGON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS RECENTLY, THE STEERING ON MY 2013 DODGE 2500 EXHIBITED A VIOLENT SHAKING...
Apr 11, 2020ENGINEWHILE ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. MY RAM 2500 EXPERIENCED A IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER. CAUSING A NEAR CO...