Ram 2500 engine problems
79 complaint narratives mention engine terms.
Key facts
5,079 owner complaints analyzed
65 distinct recall campaigns
38,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 1,571 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Engine operation evidence
79 of 5,079 complaints match this topic (1.6%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10853085 · 2016-04-02 (April 2, 2016)
TRUCK STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. OVER THE PAST 18 MONTH NOT A FUEL FILTER ISSUE.
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10853085 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10929228 · 2016-12-06 (December 6, 2016)
2013 DODGE RAM 2500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TORQUE CONVERTER DRAINS FLUID BACK INTO TRANSMISSION WHEN PARKED OVER NIGHT OR LONGER AT VARIOUS RATES, ENGINE STALLS, GEAR SHIFTER ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MINIMUM DRAIN BACK WAS 1/2 QUART ABOVE FULL IN THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH CAUSED SOFT ENGAGEMENT OF THE GEAR SELECTED. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER STATED THE WORST EXPERIENCE WAS WHEN THE TRUCK WAS FACING UP HILL ON A SLIGHT GRADE AND THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS IN DRIVE. WITH A LIGHT THROTTLE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AND THE BRAKES HA…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10929228 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11242758 · 2019-08-09 (August 9, 2019)
MY 2013 RAM 2500 TURBO DIESEL HAS EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE TURBO UNIT. UPON RESEARCHING THIS, I FOUND THAT THIS HAS BEEN A DOCUMENTED PROBLEM WITH THE CUMMINS HOLSET TURBO. FROM 2007 - CURRENT THIS PART HAS BEEN FAILING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LIMP HOME AT 15MPH WITHOUT WARNING. FORTUNATELY I WAS JUST LEAVING A PARKING LOT AND MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AT 40MPH WHEN MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL, AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. WHY HASN'T THIS BEEN REPORTED AS A SAFETY ISSUE. I LIVE IN COLORADO WHERE THE SPEED IS 75MPH. WHAT …
Owner-reported narrative. 91,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11242758 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11351970 · 2020-08-29 (August 29, 2020)
WHILE ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. MY RAM 2500 EXPERIENCED A IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER. CAUSING A NEAR COLLISION FROM FOLLOWING VEHICLES. UPON TAKING IT IN FOR SERVICE .IT WAS FOUND THAT THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER HAD EXPLODED AND PLUGED UP THE CATALYTIC FILTER. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER, BECAUSE MY TRUCK WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT WAS A WEAR ITEM SO WOULD NOT BE COVERED. HOW IS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, A WEAR ITEM ?
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11351970 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11701825 · 2025-11-27 (November 27, 2025)
Over time the transmission cooling line to the radiator was rubbing against another part in the engine compartment resulting in a hole in the line and eventually catastrophic failure of the line. This caused transmission fluid to be sprayed around the engine compartment and the roadway creating an environmental issue. This could cause loss of power, fire and damage to the environment. Online other users of same make model and year have reported the same issue.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11701825 at NHTSA ↗