Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Ram 2500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Ram 2500 has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns and 178 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V347000 Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18E096000 Incorrectly Machined Steering Knuckle may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V821000 Vehicle May Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V562000 Water Pump Leak may cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V499000 Wheels may Fracture Causing Rapid Air Loss NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V302000 Side Curtain Air Bags may not Deploy in a Rollover NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V739000 Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall/Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16E041000 Seat Cover Affects Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V461000 Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V459000 Inadvertent Driver Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V460000 Inadvertent Side Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V635000 Fuel Heater may Leak and could Increase Fire Risk NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V237000 No Warning of Turn Signal Malfunction/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V240000 High Beam Headlamp Shutter/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V122000 Engine Cover Creates Risk of Engine Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Electrical System 41 complaints
- Steering 31 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Unknown or Other 23 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 22 complaints
Of the 178 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 178 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Ram 2500 has faced 178 owner complaints and 16 recall campaigns, indicating potential reliability concerns. High complaint counts in engine, electrical, and steering components suggest common problem areas. Limited data makes it difficult to fully assess some potential issues, but the variety and number of recalls suggest caution.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$5,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Steering | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Coolant flush and refill
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Alignment checks
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires
- Electrical shorts
- Steering play
- Diesel fuel pump noise
- Overheating engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Ram 2500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.