2013 RAM 3500 engine problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 RAM 3500 — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle was provided to the dealer. On day three the dealer informed vehicle owner that the defective water pump, under nhtsa 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…”
filed Jul 7, 2021
“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…”
filed Sep 2, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These water pumps may leak coolantCampaign 17V562000 · Sep 12, 2017
- Engine cover may trap an excessive amount of heat under the coverCampaign 13V122000 · Apr 3, 2013
Related service bulletins
Bearing - crankshaft thrust and kit
112906 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2026Bearing - crankshaft thrust and kit
112906 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2026
Engine problems in other 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 3500 | 2 | 9% |
| 2025 3500 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 3500 | 5 | 13% |
| 2022 3500 | 23 | 12% |
| 2021 3500 | 10 | 16% |
| 2020 3500 | 25 | 22% |
| 2019 3500 | 21 | 16% |
| 2018 3500 | 15 | 2% |
| 2017 3500 | 28 | 9% |
| 2016 3500 | 21 | 16% |
| 2015 3500 | 27 | 20% |
| 2014 3500 | 29 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 RAM 3500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.