2013 RAM 2500 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 RAM 2500 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 273
- 21 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 43 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 14
- see below
- Reported harm
- 10 reported crashes · 6 injuries · 7 fires
What owners report fails — 2013 RAM 2500
- ENGINE 43
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 41
- STEERING 31
- SUSPENSION 23
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23
14 recalls on record for the 2013 RAM 2500
- NHTSA 19V347000 · 2019 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increa
- NHTSA 17V824000 · 2018 · EQUIPMENT If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- NHTSA 17V821000 · 2018 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase t
- NHTSA 17V562000 · 2018 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- NHTSA 17V302000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 RAM 2500 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 RAM 2500 reliable?
NHTSA has 273 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 RAM 2500 and 14 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (43 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 RAM 2500 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 RAM 2500?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (43), electrical system (41), steering (31), suspension (23). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 RAM 2500?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.