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
1,277 reports, newest first.
Steering, May 27, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS DAUGHTER WHO OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS MOVING THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CHECK POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MAIN SECURITY MODULE CAUSED THE POWER STEERING FAILURE AND NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,669.
Steering, May 14, 2020
RECENTLY,, AFTER DRIVING OUT TO CAPTIVA ISLAND IN FORT MYERS, I GOT BACK IN MY 2013 RAM 1500 TRUCK (A HEMI) AND HAD NO POWER STEERING. I HAD TO MANAGE DRIVING OVER BRIDGES AND WATER WAYS TO GET BACK HOME WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE I WAS ON THE BRIDGE OVER WATER IT COULD HAVE BEEN QUITE SCARY. ON INVESTIGATING SAW THAT THIS HAS BEEN A SAFETY RECALL ITEM ON LATER MODELS LIKE 2015 AND 2016, WHY NOT THE 2013. IT IS THE SAME PART AND WAS THE FIRST YEAR FOR THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ASSIST. THIS IS COSTING $2300.00 TO FIX AS THE WHOLE RACK AND PINION STEERING NEEDS REPLACING. THE MOST EXPENSIVE THING POSSIBLE AS WELL AS BEING A GRAVE SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS. THE TRUCK HAS LESS THAN 60,000 MILES. *TR
Wheels, May 12, 2020
MY TPMS INDICATOR DASH LIGHT CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE AND THEN TURN THEMSELVES OFF AT THEIR OWN CHOOSING. I CONFIRMED MY TIRE PRESSURE READINGS ARE ACCURATE WITH A PRESSURE GAUGE AND MY TIRE PRESSURE IS BELOW THE TIRE OR VEHICLE DOOR FRAME RECOMMENDED TIRE AIR PRESSURE. THERE IS NO BEARING ON WHETHER OR NOT THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE OR BELOW A CERTAIN TEMPERATURE. MY TIRES ARE OEM STOCK TIRE SIZE RECOMMENDED FOR MY VEHICLE. I REPLACED THE TPMS DEVICES WHEN I BOUGHT MY NEW TIRES 1.5 YEARS AGO. *TR
Air bags, May 12, 2020
I BUY THIS VEHICLE AND THE DEALER POST TO BE FIXED BUT I HAD TO WAIT 3 WEEKS TO DO THE REPAIR AND THE LIGHT IS STILL ON ON AIR BAG SYSTEM. SINCE WE BUY THE TRUCK IT WAS LIKE THAT. *TR
Engine, Apr 17, 2020
BOLTS HOLDING EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO ENGINE BLOCK BROKE ON BOTH SIDES. THIS LEADS TO EXHAUST LEAK, AS WELL AND A TICKING AND ROUGH IDLE FROM COLD START.
Electrical system, Air bags, Apr 11, 2020
CONSTANT ELECTRICAL ISSUES. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE FINALLY BEING REPAIRED. AC/HEATER MOTOR WENT OUT 4 TIMES BEFORE IT WAS DETERMINED THE WIRING HARNESS HAD BURNT. HEATER WOULD GO ON AND OFF ON IT'S OWN
Air bags, Seat belts, Seats, Apr 9, 2020
THE PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY WHICH DISABLES THE AIRBAG EVEN IF SOMEBODY IS RIDING AND THE PASSENGER SIDE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE THINKS NOBODY IS THERE THIS COULD POTENTIALLY BE FATAL FOR THE PASSENGER DURING A CRASH I FOUND THIS OUT WHEN A PASSENGER UNBUCKLED THE SEAT BELT (THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING OR STATIONARY) THE CHIME/ LIGHT DID NOT COME ON AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION I FOUND THAT THE IN THE SEAT PAD SENSOR MUST BE FAULTY I'VE REACHED OUT TO RAM THEY HAVE NO INTENTIONS OF REPAIRING THE FAULTY SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
Air bags, Mar 28, 2020
I HAVE A WARNING LIGHT LIT UP FOR THE AIR BAGS AND THE MESSAGE ON THE SAVED MESSAGES SAYS SERVICE AIR BAGS. THE AIR BAGS HAVE NEVER DEPLOYED FOR ANY REASON. THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I STARTED THE TRUCK FOR THE FIRST TIME IT WASN'T MOVING WHEN THE LIGHT FIRST CAME ON.
Steering, Mar 17, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME FIRM AND HARD TO TURN. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED ALAN JAY CHRYSLER DODGE RAM JEEP LOCATED AT (1401 US-17, WAUCHULA, FL 33873, (863) 773-4744) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,200.
Power train, Mar 11, 2020
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOTLS BREAKING. DEALER FIXED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY, NOW ITS BACK AGAIN. THIS IS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS EXTREMELY COMMON AMOUNG THE HEMI TRUCKS AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.
Steering, Mar 11, 2020
WHILE ENTERING THE INTERSTATE ON 2/22/2020 MY TRUCK LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER. A WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH ILLUMINATED STATING "SERVICE POWER STEERING" MY TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS). I WAS ABLE TO MANHANDLE THE TRUCK TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BUT NEARLY GOING INTO THE DITCH. AFTER LOOKING UNDER THE HOOD TO SEE IF ANYTHING IS WRONG AND FINDING NOTHING I MADE MY WAY BACK HOME SLOWLY WITH MY FLASHERS ON. MY TRUCK HAS BEEN PARKED IN THE GARAGE EVER SINCE AND THE POWER STEERING HAS NOT RETURNED. ALL FUSES HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND APPEAR GOOD. I JUST TURNED 41,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE READ MANY ARTICLES ABOUT THIS BEING A HUGE PROBLEM FOR MANY OTHER RAM OWNERS WITH THE SAME YEAR MODELS AS MINE AND ALSO NEWER MODEL YEARS. THIS IS EXACTLY THE SAME ISSUE AS THE S19 RECALL FOR 2015-2016 DODGE RAMS FILED 07/2016. IF MY WIFE OR SON HAD BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THIS INCIDENT, THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED DIFFERENTLY, POSSIBLE ACCIDENT, INJURY OR EVEN WORSE, DEATH, TO THEM OR SOMEONE ELSE.
Suspension, Mar 7, 2020
IMMEDIATE AIR SUSPENSION SERVICE REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY LIGHT COMES ON. THE VEHICLE BOUNCES SO BAD IT IS HARD TO DRIVE. TOOK TRUCK IN 5 TIMES FOR SERVICE AT DEALER AND STILL NOT FIXED
Steering, Feb 23, 2020
HAVE A 2013 SLT 1500 THAT WE PURCHASED USED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO IT CURRENTLY HAS 68491 IN MILES. THE POWER STEERING HAS CEASED WORKING. WHILE BACKING I RECEIVED A SERVICE POWER STEERING WARNING ON THE DASH AND THEN NO POWER STEERING. MY WIFE DROVE THIS TRUCK THE DAY BEFORE THIS OCCURRED HAD THIS HAPPENED WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING WE LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND THERE ARE LOTS OF CURVES IN OUR ROADS THIS COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS. THERE NEEDS TO BE SOMETHING DONE IF EPS IS GOING TO CONTINUE TO BE USED SOME TYPE OF PRE-WARNING OR SAFETY ASSIST IN ADDITION TO EPS.
Electrical system, Structure, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 23, 2020, fire
I WAS SHOPPING IN IKEA AT ATLANTIC STATION WHEN I CAME OUT I SAW FIRE TRUCKS IN THE PARKING LOT JUST TO WALK UP AND FIND THAT MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS PUTTING OUT THE FIRE.
Electrical system, Feb 18, 2020
SERVICE ELECTRIC BRAKE COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY A COUPLE OF TIME A DAY AND SOMETIMES SCREEN GOES BLACK WHILE DRIVING
Suspension, Feb 14, 2020
WHILE DRIVING ON MY HE HIGHWAY MY TRUCK LOWERS TO THE BUMPER STOPS AND HAS NO SUSPENSION MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. THEY'RE SAYING IT IS THE WHOLE AIR SUSPENSION WHICH THEY JUST THROW A NEW PART AT AND RELEASE IT TO ME TO DRIVE WITHOUT REALLY FIXING IT.. MY TRUCK WAS PURCHASED IN SEPTEMBER 2019 WITH A MOPAR MAX CARE EXTENDED WARRANTY. WHEN THE EVENT HAPPENED IN NOVEMBER THE FIRST TIME, I HAD IT TAKEN INTO RAZZARI DODGE WHERE EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS PURCHASED. IT HAS NOW BEEN IN THERE FOR THE 6TH TIME. I TOOK IT BACK JANUARY 28TH AND IS STILL THERE. EACH TIME THEY'VE GIVEN IT BACK SAYING IT WAS REPAIRED, I HAVE ALMOST WREAKED ON THE FREEWAY EACH TIME.. THEY HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH THE DODGE STAR ENGINEERS BUT WON'T GIVE ME THE INFORMATION ON MY VEHICLE SAFETY.
Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, Feb 12, 2020
THE HEATER CORE WAS LEAKING. DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER THE HEATER CORE STARTED LEAKING AND MY WINDOWS INSTANTLY FOGGED OVER NOT ALLOWING ME TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD OR SIDE WINDOWS. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER TO CLEAR MY WINDOWS. AFTER THAT I NOTICED THAT I HAD LITTLE TO NO HEAT IN THE TRUCK AND STARTED TO SMELL THE ANTIFREEZE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK. CALLED DEALER THEY QUOTED $1200-1500 FOR REPAIR. I ASKED IF THEY HAD ISSUES WITH THAT HAPPENING AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD GET 2-3 TRUCKS EVERY WINTER. I HAD THE REPAIR DONE BY A INDEPENDENT SHOP WHICH WAS CHEAPER. ALSO HAVE A CO WORK WITH SAME TRUCK YEAR AND A WEEK AFTER MINE WENT SO DID HIS.
Other or unspecified, Feb 12, 2020
MY 2013 RAM1500 HAD A VEHICLE RECALL FOR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER LOCKING PIN. AS A RESULT OF THIS DEFECT, MY GEARSHIFT SHIFTED GEARS WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT DEPRESSED AND AS A RESULT MY TRUCK IS NOW STUCK IN 4TH GEAR. THIS DAMAGE THAT WAS CAUSED AS A RESULT OF FAULTY EQUIPMENT PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE THE TRUCK HAS NO RESPONSE TIME AND CAN NOT KEEP UP WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. NOR CAN THE TRUCK EFFECTIVELY TRANSIT ANY ROAD RESEMBLING AN APPRECIABLE INCLINE DUE TO BE STUCK IN 4TH GEAR. THE I BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO THE DEALER (CARS PLUS GUAM) YESTERDAY REGARDING RAM RECALL T79 AND DETAILED ALL OF THIS TO THEM. THEY REFUSE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE, AND HAVE NOT RESOLVED OTHER ISSUES WITH THE BODY CONTROL MODULE. I KNOW SEE ONLINE THAT THEY HAVE CLOSED OUT MY RECALLS LISTING THEM AS REPAIRED. THEY HAVE CALLED ME TO COME PICK UP THE VEHICLE. BUT I AM NOT AT ALL SATISFIED THAT ALL PROPER ACTIONS AND MANUFACTURER REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. I AM STILL STUCK WITH AN UNSAFE OPERATING CONDITION AS A RESULT OF DEFECTIVE MANUFACTURED EQUIPMENT.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 1, 2020, crash
MY TRUCK WILL NOT START, IT WON'T EVEN TURN ON.IT CONTINUOUSLY SAYS CHECK THE FUEL CAP AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL TURN ON BUT ABSOLUTELY NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT (BEFORE IT STARTED TO ACT UP). EVEN THOUGH IT SEEMS LIKE THE BATTERIES DEAD AND WE KNOW IT WON'T TURN ON IT'S STILL MAKING A LOUD LIKE CLICKING OR KNOCKING NOISE. IT WILL STOP FOR A MINUTE AND THEN START AGAIN. I'VE NEVER HEARD A CAR DO THAT BEFORE SO I DON'T THINK THAT'S NORMAL. MY CLICKER KEY WON'T EVEN WORK TO LOCK OR UNLOCK OR EVEN SET THE PANIC OFF.
Suspension, Power train, Other or unspecified, Jan 31, 2020
MY 2013 RAM HAS A CONSTANT VIBRATION WHICH STARTS AT AROUND 40MPH AND CONTINUES ALL THE WAY UP TO 75+ MPH. I'VE REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES 3 TIMES. THE LAST SET ARE MICHELIN. ON ALL 3 SETS OF NEW TIRES I HAD THEM BALANCED A TOTAL OF OVER 15 TIMES. HAD ROAD FORCE TESTING DONE ON THE NEWEST SET 5 TIMES. I STILL FEEL THE VIBRATION. I BOUGHT THE TIRES AND HAD THEM ROAD FORCE BALANCED BY A NATIONAL TIRE CHAIN. THEN I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A LOCAL DODGE DEALER/SERVICE CENTER. THEY ROAD FORCE BALANCED THE TIRES TWICE AND TOLD ME THE PROBLEM WASN'T THE TIRES OR RIMS. THEN I TOOK THE TRUCK BACK TO THE STORE WHERE I BOUGH THE TIRES, THEY ROAD FORCE BALANCED THEM AGAIN AND STILL I FEEL THE VIBRATION. THE SERVICE MANAGERS AT BOTH LOCATIONS SAID THAT THEY PERSONALLY DROVE THE TRUCK FOR A ROAD TEST AND THEY BOTH SAID THEY COULDN'T FEEL THE VIBRATION. BELIEVE ME, IT REALLY SHAKES. IT'S ANNOYING AND I'M SURE IT'S NOT GOOD FOR THE TRUCK OVERALL. THE TRUCK HAS ONLY 122,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN VIBRATING FOR ABOUT 100,000 MILES. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW AND PURCHASED THE UNLIMITED WARRANTY. UNLIMITED. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE DODGE WARRANTY, SO I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE DEALER WOULDN'T GET TO THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM. I REALLY LIKE THE TRUCK, BUT THIS VIBRATION PROBLEM IS MAKING ME VERY ANGRY. IS THERE A RECALL THAT ADDRESSES THIS PROBLEM? IF NOT, WHAT SHOULD MY NEXT STEP BE? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION AND HELP.
Electrical system, Structure, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 31, 2020
I TRIED THIS ONCE AND LOST IT DOWNLOADING A PICTURE. I HAD A PROBLEM PUTTING GAS IN MY TRUCK. IT KEPT MAKING THE GAS PUMP POP. EVENTUALLY IT TOOK 30-40 MIN TO GET GAS IN IT. I STARTED USING A 5 GALLON GAS CAN TO GET GAS IN IT. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND IT COST OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FIX. ALSO I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY TAILGATE OPENING WHILE I WAS DRIVING, ONE OF THE TIMES A TRAILER WAS ATTACHED AND IT OPENED AN HIT THE HITCH AND DENTED IT MAKING IT HARD TO OPEN IT. ONE DAY I STOPPED AT A BUSINESS ON JOPPA RD IN PERRY HALL TO PICK UP 2 LAWNMOWERS AND WHEN I PULLED OUT ON JOPPA ROAD AND THE TAILGATE POPPED OPEN AGAIN AND THE MOWERS FELL OUT AND STARTED GRILLING DOWN THE ROAD AND LUCKILY THE OWNER OF THE BUSINESS SAW IT HAPPEN AND HELPED ME CATCH THEM BEFORE THEY CAUSED AND ACCIDENT. I'M NOT GOING TO TRY TO DOWNLOAD A PICTURE BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO LOSE THIS AGAIN. I NEVER GOT RECALLS ON THESE THINGS UNTIL AFTER THESE THINGS HAPPENED
Suspension, Jan 29, 2020
4 CORNER AIR BAG SUSPENSION DROPPED TO THE FRAME BUMPERS. THE FRONT SLOWLY LOWERED WHILE DRIVING AND THEN AFTER PARKING THE REAR DROPPED. CAN'T DRIVE BECAUSE THE TIRES ARE RUBBING.
Electrical system, Jan 28, 2020
MY TRUCK WAS BACKED INTO MY DRIVEWAY, PARKED OVERNIGHT, AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO KEY FOB. I TRIED SECOND FOB, ALSO HAD NO RESPONSE. I MANUALLY OPENED DOOR AND TRUCK WOULD NOT RESPOND IN ANY WAY. I CALL ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE. TOW TRUCK JUMPED BATTERY, WHICH ALLOWED TRUCK TO START, BUT PROMPTLY DIED ONCE CABLES WERE REMOVED. TOW TRUCK TOWED VEHICLE TO DODGE DEALERSHIP FOR ASSESSMENT. INITIAL DIAGNOSES WAS FAILED ALTERNATOR. HOWEVER, ONCE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED, SEVERAL OTHER ISSUES AROSE, IMMEDIATELY. THE PDC AND CABLE, BATTERY AS WELL AS WIPER MOTOR, AMONG OTHER ITEMS IN LINE, WERE ALSO DAMAGED. SMOKE INSTANTLY FILLED ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT IT APPEARED THAT VOLTAGE HAD BEEN BACKFED THUS CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE NOT NOTED EARLIER. THE DEALERSHIP THINKS THAT IF THEY SUBMITT ADDITIONAL REPAIR REQUESTS TO MOPAR, BEYOND ALTERNATOR FAILURE, THAT THIS WILL RESULT IN NON PAYMENT BY MY EXTENDED, LIFETIME WARRANTY PACKAGE I PURCHASED WITH VEHICLE. I HAVE THE DAMAGED PDC BUT WAS NOT ALLOWED TO KEEP OTHER ITEMS. I ALSO HAVE PHOTOS OF ITEMS REPLACED. MY INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THIS PDC ISSUE TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL. I'VE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE AUGUST, BEGINNING WITH TRANSMISSION CELANOID AS WELL AS FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE KEY FOB. OTHER ISSUES SINCE, WHICH ALSO APPEAR TO BE ELECTRICAL ISSUES, HAVE RESULTED IN NUMEROUS DAYS OFF WORK, $100 DEDUCTIBLES BEING PAID, AND FRUSTRATING HOURS ON THE PHONE WITH INSURANCE COMPANIES, BOTH MINE AND THE TOW TRUCK.
Structure, Jan 27, 2020
PAINT BUBBLING ON PASSENGER SIDE BELOW RADIO ANTENNA, NOTICED RIGHT AT THE END OF THE 5 YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD. HOWEVER, NO RUST AT THAT TIME, BUT NOW PAINT IS STARTING TO FRACTURE AND RUST WILL BE EVIDENT IN THE NEAR FUTURE. FEEL THIS IS A DEFECT DUE TO A COUPLE POSSIBLE REASONS. FIRST, THERE COULD BE A DEFECT IN THE SEAL AROUND THE ANTENNA THAT LET IN MOISTURE WHICH EVENTUALLY CAUSED A BREAKDOWN OF THE BODY FROM THE INSIDE OUT. SECOND, THERE IS SOUND DEADENING FOAM THAT TRAPPED MOISTURE CAUSING THE BREAKDOWN OF THE BODY FROM THE INSIDE OUT.
Steering, Jan 24, 2020
TRUCK HAS A TYPE OF ELECTRIC ASSISTED STEERING. WHILE DRIVING STEERING JUST QUITS WORKING AND VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN, TAKES A LOT OF STRENGTH, VERY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY AT SPEED. AFTER SHUTTING OFF IGNITION, IT WILL SOMETIMES RETURN TO NORMAL, BUT WILL AGAIN JUST UNEXPECTEDLY STOP WORKING, VERY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY FOR PEOPLE THAT DO NOT POSSESS ABOVE AVERAGE ARM STRENGTH