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2013 RAM 2500 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 16 NHTSA recalls and 178 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2013 RAM 2500

The 2013 RAM 2500 is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

16
NHTSA Recalls
16 recalls on record
178
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
7 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 RAM 2500 (16)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized RAM dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18E096000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V347000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V824000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V821000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V499000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V302000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V562000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V739000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V459000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16E041000

Showing 10 of 16 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2013 RAM 2500

Based on 178 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
39
Steering
31
Engine
23
Power Train
20
Unknown Or Other
15
Suspension
10
Vehicle Speed Control
9
Fuel/propulsion System
5
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RAM 2500 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 236 complaints 2011 297 complaints 2012 282 complaints 2013 178 complaints 2014 340 complaints 2015 211 complaints 2016 253 complaints 2017 662 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 RAM 2500

Is the 2013 RAM 2500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 RAM 2500 has 16 recalls and 178 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 RAM 2500 have?
The 2013 RAM 2500 has 16 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 RAM 2500?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 RAM 2500 are: Electrical System, Steering, Engine, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 RAM 2500 safe to buy?
The 2013 RAM 2500 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 16 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year RAM 2500 should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the RAM 2500.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.