Worst 2013 Ram 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Ram 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 583 | 21 | — | 97,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 211 | 3 | 5 | 44,726 mi | |
| ENGINE | 122 | 5 | 2 | 72,718 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 93 | 21 | — | 58,524 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 81 | 16 | — | 38,725 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 63 | 6 | 1 | 63,979 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 50 | 4 | — | 100,118 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 43 | 4 | — | 59,063 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 35 | 5 | 1 | 36,455 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 34 | 3 | 2 | 40,058 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 33 | 1 | 1 | 52,620 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 28 | — | — | 52,904 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 17 | 2 | 1 | 70,922 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 15 | 4 | — | 60,857 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 14 | 2 | — | 82,669 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 12 | 1 | — | 40,363 mi | |
| WHEELS | 12 | 2 | — | 90,139 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 | — | — | 106,709 mi | |
| SEATS | 6 | 2 | — | 39,040 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 108,540 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 5 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 5 | — | — | 27,738 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 5 | — | — | 65,397 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | — | — | 84,425 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | — | — | 21,390 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | — | — | 190,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 | — | 1 | 39,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 26,833 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 3 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 139,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2013 Ram 1500
13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~8,514,443 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center option. The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 4x4 trucks manufactured June 26, 2012, through February 5, 2013. Due to a software issue with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module, the ESC system may be disabled when the vehicle is started.
+ 3 more recalls
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