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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 5 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 53,451 miles
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Vehicle has been serviced 7 times by Lithia Nissan with continuing issues last service date was May 22nd 2023 in which the following services were performed; Oil filter housing, 2 gaskets, installed OEM oil cooler and cleared codes, Pin fit issues with master switch, repaired pin issue. Vehicle has been serviced 2 times by Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Eugene address 2121 Martin Luther King Jr. BLVD. Eugene OR 97401 (541)686-2255 Last service date Oct. 2nd 2023 in which the following services were performed; Engine system repair, injector-fuel, cleared codes, Pin fit issues with master switch repaired pin issues. Vehicle serviced 1 time by Goodyear location 164 W 7th AVE Eugene OR 97401 (541)343-2501 service date Oct. 5th 2023 following service was performed; Replace Resistor Spark Plug, Spark plug- Iridium OE Exact plug, R&R Spark plugs, R&R spark plugs Ignition Coil set, Intake manifold set, cleared codes. Ongoing issues; unresolved by services performed 1.Check engine light 2.Airbag light 3.Hot temp light 4.Power train light 5.Parking brake does not work properly and will roll if not parked on a level surface 6.Master switch driver control will stop working unless I pop it out of the control panel disconnect it and reconnect it. 7.Defrost does not work properly in which makes it hard to see when driving and there is moisture building inside the cabin creating mold which is a health concern. 8.Vehicle will switch into different gears while driving when brake pedal has not been applied or used. 9.Vehicle sometimes shakes and stalls in drive and reverse.
- Westfir, OR, USA
This truck has been diagnosed by a Dodge dealership with catastrophic engine failure and has metal shavings in the engine. The safety of myself and others has been put at risk because the truck shut itself off at a stoplight.
- Denton, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine misfired. The contact stated that her husband depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that her husband was able to safely drive the vehicle to his destination. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failed camshaft and misfire in cylinder #3. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.
- Drummonds, TN, USA
I bought it in 2018 & 1 month later no radio, gps, backup any of the stereo system worked. The only thing that worked was volume. I took it in & they charged me $125 diagnosis & was gonna be over $600 for new system. I never got it fixed. In 2022 with only 122000 miles it had to go in the shop for an engine overhaul because of the problem with missing on 5th cylinder. I have never owned a Dodge Ram before & never will again. I have had nothing but problems with it. I made phone calls & wrote emails & the closest I got to a recall is 2014 was the cutoff year & mine is 2013. I did back into a dumpster because the backup camera doesn-??t work in January of 2020. I had insurance with White-??s Insurance out of Purdy but I don-??t have the paperwork anymore.
- Fairview, MO, USA
On April 5 2022 I took my 2013 dodge ram 1500 5.7 2wd truck to get repaired it cost me $5000 to fix the lifters, cam, oil pump, rocker arms, push rods hoses, manifold bolts too cause they were stuck this is at 154,000 mile and like 40,000 mile later 9/25/23 it gives me a code p1416 misfire cylinder 6 / come again. Now the cam could be damaged too just to get the truck opened up again is $2600 Mechanic says the lifter could be deactivated or worse could of been damaging the cam "?" Now what Can you guys help me please
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Truck will stall out pulling out in traffic with no signs of a problem. It happened to me today with my kid in the truck. This is unacceptable. This trucks are to expensive to have this. It also will surge and try to go without foot on gas. This is totally unsafe. Dodge needs to fix this.
- North Beach, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and as the vehicle was ascending a hill the vehicle began to misfire and the "check engine" light illuminated. The contact stated that at moments the front end of the vehicle had begun to vibrate and shake and the vehicle began to lose forward momentum. The contact reached his destination and connected his hand held code scanner and saw a P0303 Cylinder 3 Misfire; P300 Random Misfire; P219A Engine Unbalanced. The contact stated that the failure had become a recurring issue. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam shaft needed to be replaced on the right side of the engine. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
- Manchester, NH, USA
Service power steering fault, power steering is intermittent and will throw a code and you will loss power steering until you reset ignition! Also exhaust manifold bolts seem to break alot
- Cleveland, TN, USA
I believe the exhaust manifold is leaking as I can smell gas in the cabin and also truck makes a ticking sound that goes away after 30 seconds when it's warmed up. This seems to be a common issue with this type of truck and should be recalled.
- Phoenix , AZ, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started to make an abnormal sound. The contact was able to park the vehicle at an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the camshaft, rocker arm, the valves and both manifolds to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to another independent mechanic and had the camshaft rocker arm, the valves, and both manifolds replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
Vehicle engine shuts off while driving especially on the freeway. There is some kind of problem with the lifters on this type of motor. Several people are having this problem.
- Cedar Hill, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the engine would just shut off. The vehicle would have to be placed in park and restarted to regain mobility. There are no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer who was not able to identify the cause o the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,748.
- Parsons, TN, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer for an oil change and the mechanic was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, he began to hear an abnormal sound. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
- Stuttgart, AR, USA
5.7L Engine failed due to lifter roller bearing disintegrating and filling the engine with debris. This seems to have been a known issue anf has been going on for a long time. This is a danger to passengers when engine fails. Also, cost me $8000 dollars to have a remanufactured engine installed. I don't know how manufactures can get away with this without any kind of compensation to the injured parties.
- Monroe, OH, USA
Check engine light, replaced plugs & coil pack & had to have engine overhauled. $5000 later & now check engine light again valve cover leaks, needs evaporate solenoid & o2 sensor. Service air bag system light comes on. Only 120000 miles when started all this. 79000 miles when I bought in 2018 & the uconnect system, backup, radio & everything went out. It-€™s a lemon.
- Fairview, MO, USA
2013 Dodge Ram 1500 big horn 2wd 5.7 v8 160000 rebuild valves, rocker arms, push rods, cam, gaskets, and lifters all damaged bad lifters ate the cam destroyed everything. About 5thousand dollars for the job. Please help seen this happening to other trucks and cars
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Dodge ram engine under <100,000 miles has broke down. Dodge does not want to repair the engine.
- Stroudsburg, PA, USA
The exhaust manifold bolts failed a second time, causing and exhaust smell and leak into the cab of the truck. Took it to a dealership who repaired the passenger side only, and now driver side needs repaired. Spoke with RAM only to be told that it is a Known issue but there is no recall, or plan to issue a recall to remedy the issue. There were no warnings by the truck.
- Overland Park, KS, USA
The vehicle developed a ticking noise that was diagnosed by a certified mechanic as being a defective cam and lifter assembly. The engine was at risk of locking up and if not corrected, could have happened on any roadway. The only corrective action for this problem was to replace the engine. I consulted several mechanics in my area and all of them refused to simply rebuild the head. Instead, they all insisted that the engine be replaced. I did so at the cost of $9000. This needs to become a recall.
- Greenville, SC, USA
- Westfir, OR, USA