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2013 Ram 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 94 repairs.
2013 Ram 1500 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (62%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 33000 mi US $94 |
Ignition switch replaced as key fob was not recognized |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 15000 mi | Faulty engine oil pressure sensor. Sensor was replaced. |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 47800 mi | P0520 engine oil pressure sensor circuit malfunction, repair still in progress, ordered wrong part initially. |
| 55400 mi US $50 |
Finally installed correct oil pressure sending unit |
| 82000 mi | Exhaust leak. Driver's exhaust manifold warped, causing 2 exhaust bolts to fail. Manifold, gasket, and broken bolts replaced. |
| 92 mi US $100 |
Engine rebuild due to 1 lifter failure and resultant camshaft lobe damage. |
| 198000 mi US $4500 |
Top-end engine rebuild due to 2 left side lifters failing & damaging camshaft lobe (2nd time - first was at 92K) |
| 210500 mi US $880 |
Broken exhaust manifold bolt (passenger side) - extraction, new gasket & bolts |
| 219000 mi | Top end of engine damaged beyond repair due to Hemi oiling issues (despite expensive full synthetic oil changes every 2k miles). Engine done for good this time. |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 60760 mi | Leak in the exhaust by the exhaust manifold. |
| 115320 mi C $210 |
The check engine light came on. The diagnosis was the fuel rail pressure sensor. It was an inexpensive and simple repair once the part arrived. |
| 58000 mi US $2000 |
Shorting of ignition wires rubbing on engine cover caused ECU failure |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 111946 mi C $437 |
Replace water pump and serpentine belt |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 58000 mi US $100 |
Ignition coil failed |
| 61800 mi US $450 |
Radiator leak unable to repair so radiator replaced |
| 12000 mi | All preignition lights illuminated, but no ignition. No sound from ignition, nothing. Of course,dealer could not duplicate (3 trips) |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 75020 mi C $500 |
Water pump replaced, after leaking coolant was noticed for a few weeks. |
| 94860 mi C $100 |
Coolant leak from bad seal on line. |
| 97960 mi | Leaking coolant (again) from plastic plug that houses a sensor. Pulled out and reseated with sealant. I can't keep coolant in this piece of crap. |
| 128960 mi C $3600 |
The Ram's notoriously poorly designed Hemi finally caught up to me. Experienced hesitation, stalling and finally a CEL. Camshaft is destroyed and engine needs full upper rebuild. Corrected exhaust manifold leak Fixed yet another coolant leak while the engine was apart for camshaft replacement and exhaust manifold repair |
| 129642 mi | After cam and lifter replacement 7 days later I experienced stalling, stuttering, bad and rough accelleration, CEL. Oil was changed (1000km since major repair) and problem mysteriously disappeared. Probably metal shavings clogging up the MDS system. |
| 131440 mi | After top end rebuild, had a bad solenoid in the MDS system causing stuttering, stalling, hesitation. Covered by shop under warranty on original repair. |
| 145080 mi C $25 |
repeated code P000B, camshaft position sensor delayed response. When cleared returns every 200-300 km. no symptoms, normal operation. Replaced CPS hoping to eliminate continuous code returns. Not sure if repair was successful until I have 2-300km more on the odometer. |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 39200 mi US $26 |
Gas Cap |
| 92000 mi | Exhaust manifold leak. Warped exhaust manifold. Unable to remove studs. Replaced head and manifold. Repairs covered by manufacturer. Out of pocket $60 to cover 8 spark plugs on opposite side to match 8 new plugs that came with the new head. $60.00 spark plug change! |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 10000 mi | Oil leak at the filter. Dealer had to add a part that extended the "stem" the oil filter screwed onto. The factory one was too short. It's a known problem with the 2013s, Chrysler has a "star case" on it, but hasn't issued a recall. |
| 13000 mi | engine light came on again, they replaced the gas cap |
| 20000 mi | Engine light on again, sensor issue |
| 20000 mi US $20 |
Ran smoke test, said there was a leak. Had to order part so I'll have to take it back again |
| 59000 mi | Broken manifold bolt(s) causing exhaust leakage. Bolts replaced under warranty. |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 53000 mi | 3 exhaust manifold bolts broke, made the engine sound like it "ticked" until it warmed up. New exhaust manifold gaskets and bolts, covered under factory warranty. |
| 98900 mi | broken exhaust manifold studs and warped manifolds were replaced |
| 109000 mi US $211 |
reconnected evap hose and cleared CEL codes, problem occured immediately after a DEALER replaced manifolds under warranty but would not address it. Find an Honest mechanic he'll put a hose back on knocked off by another shop and not add it to the bill. |
| 112450 mi US $4000 |
At 112,XXX miles a roller lifter on cyl #4 failed, sending shavings and parts through the engine.. because the vehicle was just out of warranty I negotiated with Chrysler Care for assistance on replacing the entire engine. I paid $4000 of the >$10,000 bill for the factory new engine and labor. Not at All happy, this engine should have still been running strong at 200,000 miles. |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 33000 mi | Tip start had been giving problems when cold, usually trying to start too long (starter would drag on after engine was started) Dealer could not replicate the issue but did do an update. |
2013 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 6000 mi | Fuel filter light came on and dealer said there is a TSB on that particular problem |
| 21400 mi | Check engine light came on, took it into the dealer and they said there was a flash for the computer |
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