2013 Ram 3500: check engine light

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 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 May 24, 2017 · Driver assistance, Steering · 52,000 miles · MO

1st time our truck shook so bad we had to get off the highway, 2nd time truck wouldn't go into drive. 3rd time truck said it was in gear when it was in park. 4th time perform service light. Actuator. 5th time perform service light. And now this. We have owned this truck for 10 months and it has been in the shop multiple times for multiple weeks. The last time being for a 9 nine days. They have now sent it home saying they can't fix it because the recall parts are not available. The perform service light is still on and I was told when the check engine light comes on again which they said it would that I can bring it back and they'll turn it off again for me. We have filed a complaint with dodge and they opened a case then sent us a message that they closed our case because our truck had been fixed. We are at a loss as to what to do now.

Filed Jan 22, 2016 · Engine · 21,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 3500. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the def fluid injector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred and the vehicle was repaired twice. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Oct 21, 2015 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · TX

My vehicle is in the shop for a 5th time for the same issue of the engine light comes on, message said error with def system , call dealer. Then message came up and said in 200 miles truck will shut down to only 5 MPH. The dealership and now warranty is refusing to fix it again basing their case on "contaminated def" fluid as the cause. I was told this is an issue on these trucks and to fix would be $1700 out of pocket even though it is still under warranty. Once the def was called "contaminated", everyone starting calling me asking for $ to repair the system saying it was my fault the fluid got contaminated. Distance driven from def error code 3 repair at the dealer to def error code 4, less than 100 miles and no def fluid was added since it left the dealer. The problem is recurring and no one wants to fix it. Truck is sitting at the dealer and cannot be driven due to the 200 mile shut down safety issue.

Filed Jan 28, 2015 · Electrical · 2,432 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving, the ABS warning light, traction control warning light and the check engine warning light illuminated sporadically. The contact mentioned that the "ABS brakes needs servicing" warning message also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear sensor bumper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure was a recurring issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,432. Updated 03/24/15

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Fuel system · 20,000 miles · OK

Engine light came on, message said error with def system , call dealer. Then message came up and said in 200 miles truck will shut down to only 5 MPH. Took it to dealership and was told this is an issue on these trucks. They could not get a new part for 2 weeks. I was 3rd on list and 5 more behind me. They're having to order so many that they're back logged. This problem needs fixed fast! Surely, they will do a recall.