2013 Ram 1500 problems and recalls

50% of owner complaints on the 2013 Ram 1500 related to the Steering (628 of 1,267).

1,267
Complaints
12
Recalls
72
Crash reports
10
Fire reports
37
Injuries
51.6
Severity index

Severity index 51.6 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 51.6p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 106 of 145 by severity index among 2013 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 27% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2013 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

SteeringSteering: 628 complaints (49.6%)628 50%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 227 complaints (17.9%)227 18%EngineEngine: 123 complaints (9.7%)123 10%Air BagsAir Bags: 94 complaints (7.4%)94 7%Power TrainPower Train: 86 complaints (6.8%)86 7%Service BrakesService Brakes: 80 complaints (6.3%)80 6%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 50 complaints (3.9%)50 4%SuspensionSuspension: 44 complaints (3.5%)44 3%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
STEERING62849.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22717.9%
ENGINE1239.7%
AIR BAGS947.4%
POWER TRAIN866.8%
SERVICE BRAKES806.3%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER503.9%
SUSPENSION443.5%

Complaints filed per year

01152302013: 362014: 582015: 812016: 682017: 512018: 702019: 1072020: 712021: 422022: 552023: 1762024: 2242025: 1462026: 82 (partial year)1314151617181920212223242242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
201336
201458
201581
201668
201751
201870
2019107
202071
202142
202255
2023176
2024224
2025146
2026 (year to date)82
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 3.2x those in 2020 to 2022 (546 against 168).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
19V34700009/05/2019LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCHChrysler (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 f
17V82100020/12/2017POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFTChrysler (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
17V30200009/05/2017AIR BAGSChrysler (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 Restrain
15V45900022/07/2015AIR BAGS:FRONTALChrysler (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 h
13V28700002/07/2013ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)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.
13V61000006/12/2013POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONChrysler 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.
15V46100023/07/2015EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.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 affecte
13V23700004/06/2013EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNALChrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps. In the affected vehicles, the turn signal indicator may not flash at a double rate to give a notific
15V46000022/07/2015SEAT BELTSChrysler (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 cu
16E04100016/05/2016EQUIPMENTChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat
13V17700007/05/2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured manufactured June 25, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the coolant bypass valve may stick in a position that does not allow coolant to flow into the heater c
13V12800003/04/2013PARKING BRAKEChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured December 17, 2012, through January 22, 2013. The parking brake cable equalizer was set incorrectly and may not hold the vehicle on a 20% grade. Thus, these vehicles fail to c

Other Ram 1500 model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 9 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-04. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.