- The problem
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured January 7, 2013, through February 28, 2013 and equipped with optional premium headlamps. The headlamp shutters may function improperly when in high-beam mode. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- The risk
- Improper headlight shutter function during high beam use may reduce the drivers visibility and possibly blind oncoming traffic. Either condition may increase the risk of crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the Central Body Controller, free of charge. The recall began July 30, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N33.
Lights
2013 Ram 2500 Lighting problems
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2013 Ram 2500's lights with NHTSA - 3% of all its complaints, most recently on September 26, 2023. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Lighting recalls for the 2013 Ram 2500
- The problem
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps. In the affected vehicles, the turn signal indicator may not flash at a double rate to give a notification to the driver of a turn signal malfunction. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- The risk
- Without a warning that the turn signal is malfunctioning, the driver would continue to use the vehicle, unaware that other drivers on the road are not being notified that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N35.
Lighting complaints
hi beam, low beam, both sides flicker, go off, then come on. Driver's side (low and hi beam) is now permanently off even after having a repair shop fix them.
THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE WATER IN THEM. THE SEAL IS BAD.
Wipers function when not turned on, lights flicker on & off when on high beam, high beams won't come on at all, traction control indicator goes on & off while driving, radio display will not turn on & we are unable to change radio stations, a/c will not blow at selected speed, turn signals are not functioning when turned on. All above while driving or idling, highway & city travels.
Upon opening the back door of the truck after a heavy rain, we noticed the seat and carpet were wet. The under seat storage compartment had an inch of water. We assumed the door hadn't been closed completely, until it happened again when nobody had opened the door. We assumed it was a leak around the window or door seals and made an appointment with the dealer. When we arrived we were told it was actually a leak from the rear brake cab light and "it happens all the time on many models. We don't know why ram won't fix it. " *Tr
A few days after purchasing the truck I noticed one of the ceiling courtesy / map lights was not working and the next time it came on it would be on at half power. It either doesn't come on or comes on at half power. I visited the dealership several times for them to try and locate a new map light. The dealer after several trips told me they couldn't find the needed parts and didn't know what else to tell me. I have contacted ram customer service numerous times as well as the bbb over the past 6 months...
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concerning this problem. Ram customer service states there are no parts available to repair my 2013 2500 ram truck which cost $60,000 and they don't know when any parts will become available. One of my concerns is this light must have a electrical short of some sort either in wiring or the light itself therefore may be a fire hazard. Ram appears to care less. *Js
Ram 2500 lighting complaints by year
2500 lighting problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data