2013 Ram 3500 engine problems

Filed Jul 7, 2021 · Engine · WA

The vehicle was provided to the dealer. On day three the dealer informed vehicle owner that the defective water pump, under the federal safety agency recall number17v-562 is not repairable as fca does not have the replacement part available, dealer states that fca has 160 new water pumps on hand and all of them are defective. This safety recall remains open.

Filed Sep 2, 2020 · Engine · 123,000 miles · IL

While driving on a city street at approximately 35 MPH, an engine spring valve broke, causing catastrophic engine damage. The engine is a total loss and must be replaced. We are hoping there are others out there who have experienced that same failure so that a recall can be issued. We are currently stuck with the $15k bill.

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Engine · 128,000 miles · CA

I've had multiple recalls on this vehicle, my check engine light has been going off continually, I've had the water pump and catalyst converter replaced just to name a few, which to my luck my truck was still under warranty, now it's not. Again the check engine light goes on and off randomly, try to take it to the dealer to have diagnosed and I'm told they can do nothing about it until the light comes back on, I finally was able to get it to the dealer with the check engine light still on and now this time there were up to 5 items listed, the one that concerns me is the one regarding the turbo actuator not communicating. The dealer told me that I would have to replace it, this is going to cost me $3900 alone, my truck only has a little over 120000 miles on it, for this many things to be going wrong I am starting to thing I might have bought a lemon. I have read multiple people in forums who have had the same issue as well as one person who also submitted a complaint here on your website. Please look into this and hopefully this item will be added to the multiple recalls this vehicle already has on its rap sheet. Thank you for considering my complaint.

Filed Mar 21, 2019 · Engine · 80,000 miles · OR

My truck is a lemon. I've had over ten recalls and the problems just continue. Now my check engine light is on and the dealer told me my turbo actuator is not communicating with the turbo. They want to replace it at my cost of $3500. My truck only has 80k miles on it. I told them the turbo and everything still works fine!!!! Just the check engine light is on. They said eventually it will go bad. They said I can still drive it but that at any time it could go in to limp mode where it shuts down and only lets you drive 5mph. This sounds dangerous! Especially if I'm pulling a trailer. I asked how long before it goes bad and they say they have no idea!!! I don't have the money to replace a part that still works! This is obviously a faulty part that should be recalled. I've had 10 or more recalls with this vehicle already. Including a alternator that caught fire. I have four friends with this same problem. Please recall the turbo actuator!!!! I need your help. This isn't right and I have no one to turn to. It's dangerous avdci have to keep using this truck for important work. Thank you fur listening. (xxxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 27, 2018 · Engine · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 3500. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to perform the repairs. The dealer (lithia chrysler jeep dodge of missoula, 5001 grizzly court, missoula, montana 59808) confirmed that the parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 7, 2018 · Engine · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 3500. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v562000 (engine). The parts needed to repair the defect were not available. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. *tt

Filed Mar 1, 2018 · Engine · 86,000 miles · AR · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 3500. While attempting to start the vehicle, the service engine indicator illuminated. Additionally, there was an abnormal burning odor in and out of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to classic chrysler dodge jeep (1102 walton drive, texarkana, tx 75503) where it was diagnosed that an unknown system was contaminated and needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2017 · Engine · 59,510 miles · SD

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 3500. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer (us one chrysler/jeep in sanford, south dakota) where it was diagnosed that the upstream nitrous sensor failed and needed replacement. In january of 2017, the vehicle was taken to autonation chrysler jeep/ram in albany, georgia because the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The rear nitrous sensor was replaced under warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired again. The approximate failure mileage was 59,510.

Filed Aug 1, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 100,000 miles · ID

My ram truck went into a malfunction and limited the speed to 5 miles per hour causing a major highway safety issue. The truck put all passengers and operators in danger. The def system in this vehicle can only be reset by a ram dealer which causes other issues besides extreme dangers driving conditions.

Filed Mar 3, 2017 · Engine · 115,000 miles · TN

Scr failed ram has recalls on june 2013 forward my truck was built in april.