- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant.
- The risk
- The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pumps, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T51.
Engine & cooling
2013 Ram 4500 Engine problems
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2013 Ram 4500's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 67% of all its complaints, most recently on September 20, 2019. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 2013 Ram 4500
- The problem
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.
- The risk
- If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P65.
Engine complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 4500. While the contact's employee was driving 40 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle began to decelerate. The vehicle did not shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the turbo charger needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 122,000.
Windshield wiper hoses come undone almost daily making the washer fluid not function. Have had dealer replace once already but then fix doesn't last long. Def system module malfunctions at 52000 miles causing truck to go into limp mode making it unable to go over 5 mph even though it is full of def fluid. Has been ongoing issue where the def sensor reads full then goes to empty out of nowhere causing this warning light and 5 mph max and even after adding several gallons of def sensor doesn't read full. Oil pan is almost rotted out and will need replacement on a 5 year old truck
Ram 4500 engine complaints by year
4500 engine 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