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: steering
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Steering, Aug 1, 2022
As I was driving my steering wheel jersey and my dash light indicator show a red steering wheel with an exclamation point next to it. As I continued to drive my steering wheel was very stiff. I noticed that I have no power steering.
Steering, Jun 29, 2022
Electric Steering rack - just stopped working in the middle of driving good thing i am young otherwise an older person wouldn't be able to handle causing a wreck - Dealer confirmed when towed in on service order showing code C2217- also had serviced for all pending recalls. No inspections yet by anyone else - but we are checking on our options. Check power steering lite came on at time of failure
Steering, Jun 8, 2022
while driving my 2013 Ram 1500 down the road the power steering suddenly and totally went out almost causing an accident.There was no warning lights or any other indication of a problem.I had the Truck towed to the Dodge dealership where it was determined that the Electric Power Steering had failed.This is a really bad safety issue as the vehicle is extremely hard to steer with no power assist.
Steering, May 26, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact was able to safely drive to work. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact drove to an independent mechanic and the vehicle was diagnosed with a faulty electric power steering. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 255,000.
Steering, May 25, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while at a traffic light and attempting to turn left, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number 19E077000 (Steering) as a possible solution to the failure. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with a defective circuit card assembly on the electric power steering. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.
Steering, May 20, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the electrical power steering to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. Consumer filed a complaint with the Dodge manufacturer for the part number 68536636AB power steering gear. Consumer was told they were not responsible to replace it to contact the dealership cause they have executive programs. The tech at Albany Dodge in Albany Georgia stated it was an internal defective gear which will cost $3,500 to have replaced. The case number is [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
Steering, May 18, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while at a stop sign and attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel lost power steering functionality. The message: "Power Steering Service Needed" had illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle using physical strength to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the steering rack had failed and needed to be replaced. However, the parts to do the repair were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,300. The VIN was not available.
Steering, Mar 3, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while reversing in the driveway, the steering wheel locked. The steering wheel warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle back into the garage. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the steering wheel remained locked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering had failed. The dealer informed the contact that the power steering unit number of his vehicle did not match the 15 parts numbers in the specifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19E077000 (Steering); therefore, his vehicle could not be repaired under the recall. Additionally, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. As the original owners of the RAM 2013 with a good service record, the owners requested a VOLUNTARY RECALL / WARRANTY REPAIR (CRYSLER CASE #XXX) due to SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS as the EPS failure is a KNOWN ISSUE on RAM models between years 2013-2019. Chrysler Corporation Supervisor, Kelly, refused to repair or replace the EPS unit as a recall item because the specific part number was not on the recall list of 15 other part numbers. DAVID TAYLOR CRYSLER DODGE Dealer of Benton KY - Daniel Gardener GM (270-527-8633) provided a loaner vehicle and was able to finally replace the EPS gear after several weeks delay due to part availability, at the "decreased" cost of $400.00 to the owners. Upon picking up the repaired RAM it was noted that another RAM was brought in with the same EPS issue. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
Steering, Forward collision avoidance, Feb 12, 2022
The power steering went out without any knowledge and all of a sudden the light came on the same time the power steering went out and almost slammed head on first into oncoming traffic but was able to recover the vehicle without any damage they say there is a recall for the power steering online for this electronic power steering rack and pinion device so when I brought it into the dealership to have it looked at they told me there was no recall on this and gave me an estimate of over $3000 to fix the rack and pinion electronic steering device and the company I brought it to was the same place I bought it from and I still owe on this vehicle it has 56,000 miles on it now but I bought it used at 30,000 miles I’ve only put 26,000 miles on this vehicle in six years I bought this vehicle from Dayton Andrews Dodge in St. Petersburg Florida and they were unwilling to help me except for charge me an ungodly amount which I cannot afford so now I have a truck that I’m paying for and I still owe $7000 on it so what can I do can you help with getting this done with the recall that’s online. Please I’m a single dad, and my children were in the car to when this happened so it definitely was a scare for everyone. This is our only means of transportation.
Steering, Jan 13, 2022
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Power steering light error was intermittently coming on when starting the truck making steering inoperable starting shortly after last oil change that was performed West Palm Ram Dealership on 11/23/21(mileage at oil change was 67157). The power steering light error at times went away if I started the trunk again right away. Other times, I had to wait hours in-between the error occurring to attempt to drive the truck again where power steering would work. There was on consistency to this pattern. You may insect the truck at anytime. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? My safety was at risk in that the truck steering was inoperable on startup anywhere at any time. There was the possibility that the power steering would go out while driving with the inability to steer the truck. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Truck was taken to Napleton Ram Dealership on 1/3/22(mileage 67607) where I stated that the power steering failure matches recall "Equipment Safety RecallVB9/NHTSA 19E-077/Electric Power Steering Gear". Dealership stated my truck was not under any recall for the eventual repair that was performed. Dealership performed repair on 1/10/22 and below is right off the invoice: Power Steering Rack SR08 Power Steering Rack 1180 CPC4 $505.99 1 68453598AA Gear-rack and Pinion $2286.00 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Napleton Ram Dealership 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Power steering light error message that first started on 11/23/21 Note: Asked dealership for parts back, but core return was involved. They took pics of parts with serial numbers instead that I will submit these.
Steering, Dec 15, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving in a parking lot, the electronic steering became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the electronic steering module, part # 68419897AB, needed to be replaced which was identified under Equipment Safety Recall VB9 -- Electric Power Steering Gear. The vehicle was repaired at contact’s expense. The manufacturer was notified of the and requested a refund, however no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 22,721.
Steering, Suspension, Lane departure, Nov 22, 2021, crash
To: I have a 2013 ram 1500 4x4 my miles 48,000 .Generally safety defect the drive shaft column, lower steering shaft column intermediate. Like all Bushings control arms, ball joint and lower ,upper, bar links , etc.The defects components fall apart easy to the bolts, nuts, rubber bushing. Its a problem for poses a very risk to all drivers on road. Definitely it should bring ATTENTION to all 2013 ram 1500 4x4 an all ram Chrysler can recall so it can repair and very safe for all drivers , families whenever in all vehicles. Anyway I will park my ram in the driveway, when if it recalls the vehicle and drive for it safe !!!!!! Thank You From A VERY SAFE DRIVER!!!!!
Steering, Nov 15, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel made abnormal noises while turning and was stiff. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with electric power steering failure. The steering rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19E077000 (Equipment) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Steering, Oct 13, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized intermittently. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to restart the vehicle to correct the failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact the vehicle was out of warranty and to take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 64,100.
Steering, Sep 16, 2021
While driving at normal speed power steering light came on and all the sudden power steering was lost. Has happened multiple times within the last two weeks and at different speeds. Scary situation when driving down the road because the wheel actually jerks when it loses power.
Steering, Aug 16, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, while attempting to make a turn the steering wheel seized. The electric power steering was later restored independently. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19E077000 (Steering). The failure mileage was 228,064.
Steering, Aug 3, 2021
While driving under normal conditions steering warning indicator comes on and results in total loss of power steering assist. Vehicle is VERY difficult to steer and requires immediate stopping/pull over. Power steering will return after vehicle is shut off for approximately 5 minutes and restarted. The loss of power steering has happened at various speeds, from 5mph to 65mph and while turning, as well as driving straight ahead. It happened one time directly at start up, but seems to normally occur after 10-15 minutes of driving. My local mechanic stated it was a steering control module, but have not taken vehicle to dealer as of yet to confirm. The vehicle has not been inspected by other agenices. No other warning indicators come on prior to this fault, there is no repeatable condition that seems to be present before this occurs, other than normal driving.
Steering, Jul 9, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the service power steering message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the steering rack was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was given a case number [XXX]. The failure mileage was 54,464. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
Steering, May 12, 2021
WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS IN HOUSTON AND ABOUT TO TURN INTO AN INTERSECTION, THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT IMMEDIATELY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF AND CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE REQUIRED MUCH MORE EFFORT THAN TYPICAL MANUAL STEERING. I AM A MALE WITH GOOD ARM STRENGTH; HAD MY WIFE BEEN DRIVING THERE IS NO DOUBT SHE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. I DID NOT CRASH, BUT PULLED OVER WHILE NARROWLY MISSING OTHER VEHICLES AND A PEDESTRIAN. A WARNING MESSAGE ON MY DASH SAID SOMETHING LIKE 'POWER STEERING SERVICE REQUIRED'. TEXAN DODGE DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THE EPS MODULE HAD FAILED, AND THE REPAIR WAS ESTIMATED AT $3,100. PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL S19 BY RAM COVERED THIS REPAIR ON A SMALL NUMBER OF PICKUPS FROM 2015-2016 MODEL YEARS. HOWEVER, BASED ON AN INTERNET SEARCH IT IS ABUNDANTLY APPARENT THAT THIS MALFUNCTION HAS OCCURRED IN MANY RAM PICKUPS FROM 2013 FORWARD. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION THAT MAY HAVE ALREADY RESULTED IN INJURIES OR DEATHS.
Steering, May 10, 2021
POWER STEERING WENT OUT INSTANTLY WHILE STOPPED PREPARING TO ENTER A CAR WASH. MADE IT THROUGH THE CAR WASH, TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, THEN BACK ON, WOW! POWER STEERING STARTED WORKING PERFECTLY AGAIN. AFTER A MILE OR SO POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. IT APPEARS TO BE SOME SORT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC STEERING ASSIST. AFTER RESEARCHING I DISCOVERED THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH DODGE RAM TRUCKS AS FAR BACK AS 2012.
Steering, May 5, 2021
I WAS DRIVING MY 2013 RAM 1500 TRUCK WHEN THE EPS ( ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING) WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT IT WANTED TO STAY STRAIGHT WHILE A SERVICE POWER STEERING POPPED UP ON THE DASH COMPUTER
Steering, Apr 26, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING ASSIST AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER NOR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RELATED THE ISSUE TO AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,200.
Steering, Apr 21, 2021
MY VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ON A CITY STREET. I MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND JUST AS I WAS 1/4 OF THE WAY THROUGH THE TURN THE POWER STEERING FAILED COMPLETELY. WE NARROWLY AVOIDED HITTING A CONCRETE LIGHT POLE AND ANOTHER VEHICLE. WE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A FULL STOP AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE...THE STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN. WE ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE HOME AND WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN THE STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. WE PARKED THE VEHICLE AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR US. VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER BEING REPAIRED FOR $3200. SAME MAKE AND MODEL HAS A RECALL FOR THE SAME ISSUE MULTIPLE YEARS. MANUFACTURER SAYS THEY CAN NOT HELP WHATSOEVER.
Steering, Apr 9, 2021
DRIVING HOME YESTERDAY AFTER A SHORT 1 HOUR DRIVE. AS I PULLED INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO MAKE THE LAST FEW TURNS TO GET HOME AND GET THE TRUCK INTO THE DRIVEWAY. AFTER RESEARCHING I DISCOVERED THAT THIS VEHICLE (2013 RAM 1500 ) HAS THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE ON YOUR PAGE AND FORUMS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. CHRYSLER RECALLED 2015-2016 VEHICLES WITH THE SAME SYSTEM BUT WON'T RECALL THE VEHICLE THE PART FIRST CAME OUT IN. THIS MORNING I GOT UP AND THE STEERING WAS FINE, THEN AN HOUR LATER IT WASN'T WORKING AGAIN. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT IT DIDN'T GO OUT ON MY WAY HOME YESTERDAY WHILE ON THE NARROW SHAND'S BRIDGE IN GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLORIDA AS ANY SLIGHT SWERVING ON THAT BRIDGE WOULD PROBABLY LEAD TO A HEAD ON COLLISION SINCE IT IS SO NARROW AND HAS HIGHWAY SPEEDS. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 68,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN BABIED SINCE NEW. THE DEALER WANTS $3500 TO REPLACE THE PART. THIS IS AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD AND SHOULD BE RECALLED SINCE ANY SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN A BIG TRUCK IS VERY DANGEROUS. I HAD NO WARNING SIGNS THAT THERE WAS ANYTHING WRONG WITH MY TRUCK BEFORE THE LOSS OF STEERING. JUST MADE A TURN AND IT WAS GONE. HAD THIS BEEN MY GIRLFRIEND DRIVING SHE PROBABLY WOULD HAVE RUN INTO THE NEIGHBORS YARD OR CARS OR KIDS ON THE CORNER WHERE I MADE THE TURN BECAUSE THERE IS NO WAY SHE WAS GONNA TURN THAT WHEEL AFTER THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH WILL SHOW TONS OF COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PART IS THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MODULE A PICTURE OF THE PART/ AND OR SERIAL NUMBER IS ATTACHED
Steering, Mar 26, 2021
LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING ( EPS ISSUE). THIS HAPPENED WHILE MAKING A TURN AND DROVE OFF THE ROAD. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE, THE DODGE DEALER TELLS ME MINE DOESN'T FALL UNDER THIS RECALL. ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILURE. I UNDERSTAND 8 PEOPLE HAVE DIED BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE, THANK GOD I WASN'T # 9. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE FOR 2013 - 2019. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD APPLY TO ALL OF THEM.