2013 Ram 1500: misfire or rough idle

Filed Oct 27, 2023 · Engine · 177,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine misfired. The contact stated that her husband depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that her husband was able to safely drive the vehicle to his destination. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failed camshaft and misfire in cylinder #3. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2023 · Engine · CA

On April 5 2022 I took my 2013 dodge ram 1500 5.7 2wd truck to get repaired it cost me $5000 to fix the lifters, cam ,oil pump , rocker arms ,push rods hoses, manifold bolts too cause they were stuck this is at 154,000 mile and like 40,000 mile later 9/25/23 it gives me a code p1416 misfire cylinder 6 / come again. Now the cam could be damaged too just to get the truck opened up again is $2600 Mechanic says the lifter could be deactivated or worse could of been damaging the cam ??? Now what Can you guys help me please

Filed Sep 20, 2023 · Engine · 128,000 miles · NH

The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and ascending a hill, the engine misfired with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that occasionally the front end of the vehicle was shaking and vibrating while the vehicle lost motive power. The contact arrived at his destination and used an ODB scanner to retrieve DTC codes: P0303 (Cylinder #3 misfire), P0300 (Random misfire), and P219A (Engine Unbalanced). The contact stated that the failure had become a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam shaft needed to be replaced on the right side of the engine. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2020 · Engine · 130,000 miles · TX

Check engine light turns on indicating a cylinder 5 misfire. Replaced spark plug and ignition coil. Mechanic said lifters in these engines typically seize and destroy the camshaft. Vehicle runs rough and shuts off intermittently. When traveling over 50 MPH there is no acceleration.

Filed Jul 29, 2020 · Engine · TX

I am very upset that ram trucks from 2011 to 2014 have consistently been having issues with the 5th cylinder, (cyl 5 misfire) and as to my surprise is a very expensive repair ill be out of at least out of 3600.00 (that I don't have, and definitely cannot afford a new vehicle) specially with all the issues that are going on with covid-19 and the economy. Not sure how long the repairs will hold up because from the amount of complaints, this issue needs to be a recall. All the people that have done the exact same repair have ended up rebuilding the whole motor or buying a different truck (not ram of course). I always known that hemi motors are great but now im disappointed

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Engine · 120,000 miles · FL

Camshaft and camshaft lifters are causing misfire under load (shaking badly at 50 MPH). This is the second truck that we have owned with the exact same issue.

Filed Apr 17, 2020 · Engine · 96,000 miles · OK

Bolts holding exhaust manifold to engine block broke on both sides. This leads to exhaust leak, as well and a ticking and rough idle from cold start.

Filed Jun 5, 2019 · Engine · VA

Truck start driving back and hiccuping causeing the truck to jerk and almost causeing a crash check engine light and p0305 code cylinder 5 misfire changed spark plugs and coil pack still same problem

Filed Nov 23, 2017 · Engine · 129,980 miles · CA

Lifters failed at 129,000 miles. Car began to misfire in cylinder 5. Replaces lifters and still got misfire code and terrible running conditions. It would happen at highway speeds during acceleration from 60mph and above. Truck would obviously misfire, vibrate a lot from the engine, check engine light would appear immediately and was almost not drivable. And this only happens randomly. One day it runs fine. Then the problem would appear and not go away. It's frustrating and costly and chrysler hasn't revised or addressed the issue at all. Parts that were possibly damaged: valves, valve seats, lifters, camshaft, valve springs, rocker arm, pistons, heads.

Filed Oct 17, 2016 · Engine · 116,000 miles · NC

Check engine came on, took it to get it tested and the code was for cylinder #3 misfire. Checked and replaced spark plugs and coil pack, along with testing the fuel injectors, also good. Performed compression test, failed at 85 psi. Removed drivers cylinder head assembly. Removed lifters and found cylinder #3 intake lifter collapsed and bottom roller locked up. The failed lifter caused the cam shaft lobe to be shaved down. With no cam lobe, the valve cannot open to allow air in the cylinder, causing low compression and misfire. The truck is a a dodge ram 1500, 2013. With 116,000. This should not have happened to a truck with this low of milage. This part was found to be defective on dodges part. Estimated cost $4000.

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 18,721 miles · NC

Front end shook bad, engine light flashing. Truck cut off. Would not start. Towed to dealer. Was told to drive 50-several hundred miles for computer to reset. Engine light never went off. Truck did the same two more times! Taken back to dealer june 5th. Then told evap leak.. Engine light still on after this time as well. Told to do the same thing. Keep driving it until the computer resets!!! Was driving at 55 MPH and light started flashing and front end shaking so I pulled over. Sputtered and cuts off. So again it has been taken to the dealer and has been there since about july 19th to date!! Have been told fuel pump was cracked, ordered and on back order. And misfirings on fuel injectors #7 and a random one. Warranty covered nothing. What if it cut off in an intersection?!! First time drained some water from fuel tank. Now saying possible sugar in it. However..neither would damage a fuel pump! I believe this dealership is lying and tampering. I had to pay for the first time around $900! I have had no vehicle during these times. This is a very dangerous and life threatening situation.