2013 Ram 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,277 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 17 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 72 involved a crash and 10 involved a fire. 37 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Latches/locks/linkages, tailgate, latchMay 9, 2019
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.
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.
Campaign 19V347000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shiftDec 20, 2017
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.
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.
Campaign 17V821000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsMay 9, 2017
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.
If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.
Campaign 17V302000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentMay 16, 2016
Chrysler (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 thorax airbags.
If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.
Chrysler will notify owners to remove the front seat covers and return them for a full refund. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S30.
Campaign 16E041000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.Jul 23, 2015
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.
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.
Campaign 15V461000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsJul 22, 2015
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.
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R23.
Campaign 15V460000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalJul 22, 2015
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.
This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. Additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R36.
Campaign 15V459000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionDec 6, 2013
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.
The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.
Campaign 13V610000 on NHTSA.gov
Electronic stability control (ESC)Jul 2, 2013
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.
A disabled ESC system may result in loss of directional control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESC module software, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N37.
Campaign 13V287000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, turn signalJun 4, 2013
Chrysler 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 notification to the driver of a turn signal malfunction. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Without a warning that the turn signal is malfunctioning, the driver would continue to use the vehicle, unaware that other drivers on the road are not being notified that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N35.
Campaign 13V237000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingMay 7, 2013
Chrysler 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 core. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Vehicle Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Without a properly working windshield defrosting system, a buildup of mositure or ice could limit the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace replace the suspect coolant valves along with an updated calibration, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N25.
Campaign 13V177000 on NHTSA.gov
Parking brakeApr 3, 2013
Chrysler 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 conform to the parking brake performance requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
If the parking brake fails to operate as designed, the vehicle could roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reset the parking brake cable equalizer if required, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N22.
Campaign 13V128000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Sep 30, 2016
SIMILAR TO NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10898441 I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED AN INTERIOR DOME LIGHT FLICKERING AND ALSO THE DRIVERS POWER WINDOW DOOR LOCK SWITCHES STOPPED WORKING. I WAS LOCKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS RUNNING WITH ALL DOORS LOCKED (BY ITSELF) AND WINDOWS WERE ROLLED UP. I HAD TO CALL ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE. THE SWITCH CONTINUED TO ATTEMPT LOCKING OF THE DOOR BY CONSTANTLY CLICKING. WHICH I FOUND OUT THE NEXT MORNING WHEN THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. I FOUND OUT THIS VEHICLE WAS MADE FOR AND FIRST SOLD IN CANADA WHICH IF THAT WAS DISCLOSED TO ME I NEVER WOULD HAVE PURCHASED IT. THE DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER AND THE MECHANICAL SPEEDOMETER ARE NOT SHOWING THE SAME SPEEDS. AT 30MPH THE DIGITAL ONE SHOWS 32MPH BUT AT 70MPH THE DIGITAL SHOWS 75MPH. REPAIRS ATTEMPTED AT LITHIA CHRYSLER JEEP RENO NV UNSUCCESSFUL. WHEN THE DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO WORK THE TRUCK WAS STATIONARY AND THIS LOCKING ALSO OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT SLOW AND FAST SPEEDS, CITY AND HIGHWAY.
Electrical system, Sep 30, 2016
UCONNECT UNIT WENT OUT, NO ERROR CODES IT WAS DEAD NO RADIO NO A/C CONTROLS. CHRYSLER REPLACED IT IN AUGUST 2016. WITHIN WEEKS ( SEPT. 17TH) I WAS ON I-59 HEADED OUT OF TOWN THE ENTIRE DASH WENT OUT, INSTRUMENTS RESET CAME BACK ON, 30 MINUTES LATER DASH WENT OUT AGAIN AND RESET, 20 MINUTES LATER DASH WENT OUT AGAIN. I TURNED AROUND AND HEADED BACK HOME IT WENT OUT 2 MORE TIMES. SPEED SEEMED TO NOT AFFECT IT AS I WAS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND ALSO IN PARK WHEN IT WENT OUT. I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 3.5 YEARS AND NEVER HAD PROBLEMS UNTIL THE UCONNECT UNIT WENT OUT NOR DID THE A/C DRIP WATER ON MY FOOT AND GAS PEDAL WHICH IT HAS NOW BEEN DOING SINCE UCONNECT UNIT WAS REPAIRED NOW GAS PEDAL IS SLICK WITH WATER. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON SEPT.19 AFTER CALLING CHRYSLER. DEALERSHIP FIRST SAID BCM WAS BAD WAITED TO SEE WHAT CHRYSLER WAS GOING TO DO. THEN I GET TOLD BY DEALERSHIP A WEEK LATER THAT IT IS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. I TALKED TO CHRYSLER AND TOLD THEM MY CONCERN SOMETHING IS MAKING THE ELECTRICAL ACT UP AND DOING RESEARCH IT MAKES SENSE THAT IT COULD BE BCM SINCE BOTH UCONNECT AND INSTRUMENT PANEL ARE CONNECTED TO IT. I NOW SEE BY READING THIS SITE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO FIND AND FIX THE PROBLEM. PARTS CHANGING I.E. THE UCONNECT UNIT AND NOW THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (AT MY EXPENSE), DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND NOW I AM LEERY ABOUT TRAVELING LONG DISTANCES BECAUSE NO ONE HAS 'FOUND' THE ISSUE CAUSING ALL THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WATER (CONDENSATION) DRIPPING ALL OVER MY GAS PEDAL IS DANGEROUS AND DEALERSHIP IS NOT CONCERNED, GAVE ME A LECTURE ON USING RECIRCULATE ON MY A/C (WHICH I DO). MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 23,000 MILES ON IT THERE SHOULD NOT BE ALL THESE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.
Electrical system, Air bags, Sep 17, 2016
AT STARTUP, HORN AND ALL ELECTRICAL BUTTONS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND BACK OF THE STEERING WHEEL WERE INOPERATIVE. UNABLE TO MAKE HANDS FREE CALLS, BLOW HORN, OR CHANGE DRIVERS DISPLAY SCREENS. WILL THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG WORK? TRUCK WAS SENT TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND RETURNED NOT REPAIRED. IT'S GAONG BACK AGAIN. MILAGE 21,112, OWNED 36 MONTHS AND 3 WEEKS.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Latches/locks/linkages, Interior lighting, Aug 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SERVICE ELECTRONIC ERROR MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED MINUTES LATER. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOME LIGHT FLICKERED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. IN ADDITION, THE DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK AND LOCK. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE KEY TO FUNCTION THE DOORS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. ...UPDATED 12/06/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE GAUGES WERE ACTING UP AGAIN, BUT DIDN'T LOSE POWER. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Aug 24, 2016
TODAY WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, MY INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT COMPLETELY BLACK AND SPEEDOMETER WENT DOWN TO ZERO. MY TRUCK STAYED RUNNING AND DRIVING, BUT I COULD NOT READ THE SPEEDOMETER OR GAUGES OR OPERATE ANY TURN SIGNALS. THIS HAPPENED 5 TIMES ON MY 45 MINUTE TRIP. IT WAS VERY SCARY AS I WAS IN THE CENTER LANE IN HOUSTON, TX ON 610.
Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 17, 2016
ON JULY 22ND WHEN LEAVING WORK, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND TOOK TWO LEFT HAND TURNS AND A RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO A BUSY ROAD. THE TURN SIGNALS WERE WORKING INTERMITTINGLY THE LAST TIME THEY WERE USED. ONCE THE RIGHT HAND TURN WAS COMPLETED, AND BEGAN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE DRIVERS STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG DEPLOYED. ONCE THE VEHICLE CONTROL WAS REGAINED IT WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF. THE AIRBAG LOOKED TO HAVE BURN HOLE IN IT AND THERE WAS THE SMELL SIMILAR TO PLASTIC MELTING. THE KEY WAS TURNED BACK ON AND AT THAT TIME NO TURN SIGNALS WOULD WORK AND THE WIPERS WOULD NOT STOP OPERATING. ALTHOUGH THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND DIVERTED ATTENTION WHEN IT WENT OFF, IT DID NOT FULLY INFLATE EITHER. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND THEY RECOMMENDED FILING A COMPLAINT WITH CHRYSLER. SINCE THE DEALER WAS ONLY A COUPLE MILES AWAY, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THEM. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THEY ADVISED THAT THE DEALER IS NOT TO TOUCH IT UNTIL AN INVESTIGATOR CONTACTS THEM, AND THAT I WILL BE PROVIDED AN ALTERNATE SOURCE OF TRANSPORTATION. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND WAS ADVISED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO AND IT WAS IN THE HANDS OF A DIFFERENT DEPARTMENT THAT I WAS NOT ALLOWED TO CONTACT. AFTER NUMEROUS REQUESTS TO SPEAK WITH A SUPERVISOR AND THE ALTERNATE DEPARTMENT, I WAS FINALLY CONTACTED BY MR. KON OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS ON AUGUST 15TH. HE ADVISED THAT THERE WILL BE NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED UNLESS CHRYSLER DETERMINES THAT THEY ARE AT FAULT FOR THIS. HE WAS ALSO UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY TIMELINE AS TO WHEN SOMEONE WOULD BE ABLE LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP IS ALSO TAKING THE APPROACH THAT THEY WILL NOT OFFER A SOURCE OF TRANSPORTATION UNTIL IT IS APPROVED BY CHRYSLER. THE R36 RECALL RELATED TO THIS SAME SYMPTOM WAS REPORTEDLY DONE BY THE DEALER IN THE SPRING OF 2016.
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Aug 15, 2016
SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THIS PICKUP IT WOULD STALL, THE DASH HAD AN RED ELECTRICAL INDICATOR EXPOSED. THE POWER STEERING SHUT DOWN, THE BRAKES WERE NO LONGER POWER BRAKES.. THIS HAPPENED AT SPEEDS UP TO 45 MILES AN HOUR. NEVER HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEEDS. I LIVE & DRIVE ON MOUNTAIN HIGHWAYS, AND AT TIMES IT TOOK MY BREATH. I WOULD APPLY THE GAS PEDAL, IT WOULD EVENTUALLY BEGIN RUNNING AGAIN. NO MATTER THE TIME OF YEAR. IT WASN'T EVERY DAY, MAYBE GO ALONG 2-3 MONTHS NOT HAPPENS, BUT IT MIGHT HAPPEN EVERY DAY FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. I TOOK THE PICKUP TO TOWN & COUNTRY DEALER IN ALAMOSA CO. TWICE, THEY WOULD DRIVE IT. THE EXPLAINED TO FIX IT, THEY WOULD NEED TO SEE IT HAPPEN. I DECIDED TO DRIVE IT. HOWEVER, TODAY I HAVE TO RELY ON OTHER PEOPLE TO DRIVE IT, AND I WORRY NOW ABOUT THERE SAFETY. I DECIDED TO TAKE A TRIP IN SEPTEMBER OF THIS YEAR, AND I HAVE A FRIEND DRIVING FOR ME. SO I DECIDED TO RESEARCH THE WEB ON THIS PROBLEM , FINDING THERE WERE SEVERAL CASES OF THIS HAPPENING TO DOGE PICKUPS. ONE FELLOW WAS DRIVING 80 MILES AN HOUR IN THE "FAST LANE", HIS STALLED. HE RECOMMENDED THAT IF YOU'VE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO NOTIFY YOUR STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL. I DID, THEY ASK I FILE IT WITH YOU. I'M NOT ANGRY WITH MY DEALER, OTHER THAN THE FACT THEY ASK ME TO NOTIFY CHRYSLER, AND I TOLD THE THEY SHOULD REPRESENT ME AS THEIR CUSTOMER WITH THE COMPANY. I'M 77 YEARS OLD, BEEN DRIVING OVER 60 YEARS. I'VE NEVER HURT ANOTHER PERSON IN A WRECK, BUT THIS PICKUP IS DANGEROUS. I COULD TRADE IT IN, BUT THAT ISN'T A CHRISTIAN TYPE THING TO DO TO ANOTHER PARTY. IT'S A DILEMMA THAT I HAVE NO ANSWER FOR. IF IT WERE ONLY THIS PICKUP IT WOULD BE DIFFERENT. IT'S THE ONLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION THAT I CURRENTLY HAVE. MY DRIVING IS GENERALLY OVER THESE MOUNTAIN ROADS, TO PUEBLO, COLORADO SPRINGS, MAYBE DENVER. CHRYSLER CORPORATION NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND THE THREAT THIS PICKUP IS OVER THESE HIGHWAYS. HELP ME
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Aug 1, 2016
DASH PANEL FLICKERS ON AND OFF WHEN RUNNING AND DRIVING. CONTACTED RAM DIRECTLY AND SAID NO RECALLS FOR MY TRUCK. THERE IS RECALLS FOR 2013 RAMS WITH THE SAME ISSUE BUT FOR TRUCKS BUILT 2 MONTHS LATER. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM THAT COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Electrical system, Jun 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Electrical system, Jun 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE AIR CONDITIONING, RADIO, AND SPEEDOMETER SEIZED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Engine, Jun 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE, ABS, AND ESC WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE SPEEDOMETER AND CRUISE CONTROL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE ABS MODULE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, May 15, 2016
DRIVER SIDE HIGH AND LOW BEAMS WON'T COME ON. REPLACED BULBS, HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER TWICE TO FIX. FIX LASTS 1 DAY. VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. WORRIED THAT OTHER SIDE WILL GO OUT. ALL SIGNS POINT TO DEFECTIVE TIPM.
Electrical system, Apr 29, 2016
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ANYTIME DAY, INSTRUMENT PANEL TURNS OFF, ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING, GUAGES INOP, RADIO CUTS OUT, FAN, EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL. THEN A CHIME LIKE WHEN YOU FIRST STICK THE KEY IN AND TURN WITH OUT STARTING, THEN BACK TO NORMAL. STARTLING TO THE LEAST, OCCUPANTS PANICING.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Mar 31, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL BECAME INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000.
Electrical system, Mar 30, 2016
THE STEERING WHEEL HAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING WHICH CAUSED THE CRUSE CONTROL, HORN, INFORMATION CENTER CONTROLS, VOICE RECOGNITION CONTROLS, TO STOP WORKING DEALER CLAIMS THAT THIS ISSUE IS NOT CURRENTLY UNDER ANY RECALL AND THAT ACCIDENTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT SHOULD NOT BE AN ISSUE. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE. ALSO FOUND WITH THIS ISSUE THAT THERE IS IN FACT RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE ( NOT VIN SPECIFIC) FOR A SIMILAR ISSUE ( NOT THAT DESCRIPTIVE) WHICH CAN CAUSE INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Electrical system, Mar 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MONITOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,500.
Power train, Electrical system, Feb 13, 2016
FIRST PROBLEM. AFTER LOCKING TRUCK THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND GAUGES CONTINUE TO FLASH AND GAUGES FLICKER. THIS GOES ON FOR ABOUT 10 MINS OR SO. DEALER CANT FIND PROBLEM. SECOND PROBLEM IS TRANSMISSION. WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND THE TRUCK HAS STOPPED MOVING YOU GET A BUMP FROM TRANSMISSION. ONCE AGAIN DEALER NO HELP. BEEN GOING ON FOR 2 YRS.
Electrical system, Jan 26, 2016
THE ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT PANEL JUST GOES OUT FOR NO REASON CAUSING ALL GAUGES TO BE USELESS FOR A FEW SECONDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE AND MORE. DEALER HAS NO INFORMATION OR REMEDY. COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS OR EVEN WORSE IF NOT CORRECTED. THIS HAPPENS DRIVING ON ALL ROADS. THE LAST TIME WAS 1/26/16 EARLY MORNING.
Electrical system, Jan 8, 2016
TRUCK SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. THERE WAS A MESSAGE ON THE DASH STATING "WRONG KEY FOB". I HAD AN OCCASION WHEN I FIRST GOT THE TRUCK WHERE THE IGNITION KEY WAS NO LONGER RECONIZED AND WOULD NOT START THE TRUCK. AT THIS TIME, THE TRUCK WAS STILL UNDER THE FACTORY WARRANTY AND A NEW KEY WAS GIVEN TO ME SO I HAD TWO WORKING IGNITION KEYS. I WAS A LITTLE UNEASY OF ONLY HAVING ONE KEY ON ME AND FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS, ALWAYS HAD A SPARE IGNITION KEY ON ME. WHILE DRIVING LAST WEEK, THE TRUCK SHUT OFF, FLASHED THE WRONG KEY FOB MESSAGE, AND I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE. I TRIED USING MY SPARE KEY, AND THE TRUCK STARTED RIGHT UP AND DROVE NORMALLY. THE ORIGINAL KEY I WAS USING NO LONGER WORKS, AND I WILL HAVE TO GO TO THE DEALER TO PURCHASE A NEW ONE. THE DEALER TELLS ME THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON AND THAT THEY HAVE TO PROGRAM NEW KEYS EVERYDAY. THERE IS AN OBVIOUS FAULT WITH THE SENTRY SYSTEM THEY ARE USING AND I HOPE THEY CAN ISSUE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED.
Electrical system, Nov 13, 2015
CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL KEEP GOING OUT I HAD IT HAD THE DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES, HEADLIGHTS ON DRIVER SIDE GO OUT AND AFTER THE NEW CHIP WAS PUT INTO UCONNECT THAT FLICKERS
Electrical system, Equipment, Nov 10, 2015, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE REPAIRING THE VEHICLE ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V461000 (EQUIPMENT) WITH THE USB INSERTED, THE MESSAGE BOARD WENT BLANK AND FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIO HAD BURNED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
Electrical system, Nov 10, 2015
WHEN USING THE HORN DRIVING OR STATIONARY, THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY FROM DEPRESSING THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER AND THE HORN SOUNDING. THE DELAY RENDERS THE HORN RELATIVELY USELESS FOR TIMELY WARNING TO OTHER VEHICLES. THIS HAS RESULTED IN MULTIPLE CLOSE CALLS. HORNS ARE MEANT AS WARNING DEVICES, SECONDS COUNT AT SPEED AND THIS DELAY IS AN EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE.
Electrical system, Equipment, Oct 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND RADIO FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE ALSO PERIODICALLY WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
Electrical system, Oct 29, 2015
2013 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NUMEROUS FAULTS WITH THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER. *SMD THE DEALER PERFORMED SEVERAL UPGRADES WITH NO SUCCESS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAULTS INCLUDED THE POWER ASSIST BRAKING SYSTEM NOT WORKING, THE POWER STEERING DID NOT ENGAGE, MAKING STEERING IMPOSSIBLE. SEVERAL TIMES THE DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK FROM THE INSIDE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND ON ONE OCCASION, THE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. ALSO, NUMEROUS TIMES THE DISPLAY CONSOLE WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE HEAD LIGHTS FAILED TO TURN ON IN AUTOMATIC MODE, AND THE BACK UP DISPLAY DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FAILURES WERE RANDOM. *JB
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Sep 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LOCATION WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.