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.
Engine, Nov 8, 2018
5.7L HEMI BROKEN EXHAUST BOLTS AND WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLD . ALOWING EXHAUST TO EXCAPE AND ENTER THE CAB OF THE TRUCK . WAS TOLD UNSAFE TO DRIVE TILL FIXED . 3 MOS OUT OF WARRANTY . 56000 MILES .TRUCK NOW SITS AS I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND ITS UNSAFE TO DRIVE . WAS GETTING BAD HEADACHES DRIVING THE TRUCK SINCE SITTING I HAVE HAD NO MORE HEADACHES.
Electrical system, Nov 6, 2018
AS I'M DRIVING, ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON MY DASH SHUT DOWN AND THEN COME BACK ON ONE AT A TIME WITHIN A MINUTE. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE PROBLEM IS RELATED TO THE GAUGE CLUSTER AND AFTER A LITTLE SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, IT IS A WELL-KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE 2013 RAMS. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING RANDOMLY SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN 2015 AND CAN NOT BE REPLICATED ON COMMAND. SOMETIMES I CAN GO A COUPLE OF MONTHS WITH NO PROBLEM; AT OTHER TIMES, IT OCCURS 2-3 TIMES A WEEK. SO FAR, IT HASN'T AFFECTED THE OPERATION OF MY TRUCK, BUT THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY RISK SHOULD THEY DECIDE NOT TO COME BACK ON AT SOME POINT.
Suspension, Nov 5, 2018
DASH LIGHT SAYS SERVICE AIR SUSPENSION IMMEDIATELY . VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND JUST BEING STARTED . COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR AND FUSE WAS REPLACED ON 10-31-18 . ON 11-05-18 SERVICE AIR SUSPENSION IS BACK ON . THE VEHICLE DROPS IN THE FRONT MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Engine, Nov 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL, LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (GREENBRIER DODGE OF CHESAPEAKE, 1717 S MILITARY HWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320, (757) 420-2800) DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIFTERS AND CAM SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT A WARRANTY MAY COVER THE REPAIRS; HOWEVER, ONCE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A CANADIAN VIN, THEY REFUSED TO PROVIDE SERVICE AS THERE MAY BE A CANADIAN WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REACH OUT TO THE MANUFACTURER IN CANADA. IN TURN, THE MANUFACTURER IN CANADA ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER IN THE USA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NO RESOLUTION. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT ISSUED AN ENGINE RECALL; HOWEVER, THEY ISSUED 27 TSBS ON THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Oct 31, 2018
HYDRAULIC LIFTER FAILED IN 5.7L HEMI V8 ENGINE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO CAMSHAFT LOBE. VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. LIFTER (PART) BACK ORDERED FROM FACTORY FOR 1-2 MONTHS. THIS PART FAILURE IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET, IN RAM/CHRYSLER FORUMS AND CAR REPAIR WEBSITES. NHTSA NEEDS TO LOOK INTO A RECALL. FCA IS NOT STANDING BY CUSTOMERS. IN MY CASE, THEY REFUSE TO EVEN PROVIDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE DURING THE 1-2 MONTH REPAIR PERIOD, WHEN MY TRUCK IS TORN APART SITTING AT THEIR DEALER.
Service brakes, Oct 31, 2018
WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MY TRUCK SLOWS IT'S SELF DOWN AND THEN MY BREAKS LOCK UP. IF THE BREAKS ARE BLED IT CAN MOVE BUT WILL DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN. THE ABS LIGHT,TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON. A DECODER ONLY BRING UP A CODE SAYING ABS. IF THE TRUCK SITS FOR A FEW DAYS THE BREAKS HAVE TO BE BLED OFF BEFORE IT CAN BE STARTED AS IT'S A PUSH BUTTON START.
Engine, Oct 30, 2018
TAKATA RECALL HI I HAVE A 2013 RAM 1500 AND IT SEEMS THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT HEADS ARE BROKEN AND THE MANIFOLD IS LEAKING IT MAKES A LOUD TICKING NOSE AND IN MY RESEARCH IT SEEMS LIKE IT HAPPENS TO MOST IF NOT ALL RAM 1500 SO I WAS WONDERING WHY THIS IS NOT A RECALL AND IF IT COULD BE I BELIEVE IT IS DUE TO THE KIND OF BOLTS AND OR THE DIFFERENT METALS FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK TO THE MANIFOLD AND ALSO FROM THE HEATING UP OF THE ENGINE AND THEN COOLING THE METAL JUST BRAKES
Steering, Oct 16, 2018
DASHBOARD READS "CHECK POWER STEERING FLUID". THERE IS NO POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR ON THE 2013 DODGE RAM, IT HAS AN ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. TOOK TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHO STATES THE EPS AND RADIO USE THE SAME MODULE AND THE EPS MODULE REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE IS INOPERABLE WITH THIS FIX. IT CANNOT SIMPLY BE WEAR AND TEAR ON A 5 YEAR OLD VEHICLE. THE EPS MODULE SHOULD BE MADE TO LAST A LIFETIME, AND IF NOT, THEN THE CONSUMER SHOULD BE MADE AWARE THAT IT WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACE WITHIN 5 YEARS OF PURCHASE AT AN EXPENSE OF UP TO $3K. I FEEL THIS IS A MANUFACTURER FAILURE AND SHOULD HAVE A RECALL. I WAS LUCKY MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE OR SERIOUS INJURY COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED SINCE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ENTIRELY. IT DOES NOT TURN WHATSOEVER. IF I WAS TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED ON A HIGHWAY OR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN NOT ONLY SERIOUS INJURY, BUT POSSIBLE FATALITIES.
Vehicle speed control, Oct 11, 2018
I TOOK MY TRUCK IN 3-4 WEEKS AGO BECAUSE OF AN ALARMING ISSUE OF THE TRUCK SURGING FORWARD AT HIGHER AND HIGHER SPEEDS AFTER ACCELERATION. IT WOULD NOT STOP EVEN AFTER BRAKING. I HAD TO SHUT OFF THE TRUCK. THEY SAID THERE WAS A SPEED CONTROL RELATED RECALL AND REPLACED SOME MODULE. BOTH HAPPENED GOING 50+ MPH ON A CROWED HIGHWAY. IT HAPPENED AGAIN TWICE YESTERDAY DURING ACCELERTION. VERY SCARY AND UNSAFE. I'M AFRAID TO USE MY VEHICLE. BARELY AVOIDED ACCIDENTS EACH TIME.
Engine, Oct 2, 2018
I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK USED AND HAD TO REPLACE BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD-TO-CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS WHICH HAD SHEARED OFF. I HAD BOTH SIDES REPLACED (ALL BOLTS WITH NEW) AND NEW MANIFOLD GASKETS. WITHIN A YEAR THERE WAS THE EXHAUST LEAK UPON STARTUP. I HAVE HEARD FROM MANY HEMI V8 OWNERS THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON AND CAN AFFECT THE ABILITY TO PASS THE REQUIRED BIANNUAL SMOG CHECK.
Engine, Sep 25, 2018
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 55 MPH, ENGINE SHUTDOWN. TOWED TO MECHANIC. VALVE SPRING BROKE, BENT PUSH ROD AND PISTON DAMAGED. HAD TO HAVE TOTAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT. 98500 MILES ON WELL MAINTAINED ENGINE. NO HELP FROM CHRYSLER AT 3 MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY.
Service brakes, Sep 24, 2018
BASED UPON THE RECALL DODGE HAS NOT HAD THE PART TO REPAIR IT. I HAVE CALLED ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO GET THE PART ORDERED PRIOR TO MAKING AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY REFUSE TO DO SO.THEY HAVE STATED THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART ON HAND. THE BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK (BTSI) LOCKING PIN MAY BECOME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. A BTSI LOCKING PIN STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION MAY ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK AND TO OR FROM ANY GEAR POSITION WITHOUT DEPRESSION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND/OR WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, IF A KEY IS APPLICABLE.
Engine, Sep 4, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO YORK GARY AUTOPLEX (1420 LESLIE ST, NASHVILLE, AR 71852, (877) 809-4344) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIFTER ON THE MOTOR COLLAPSED AND THE CAMSHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Electrical system, Air bags, Sep 2, 2018
AS I WAS PARKING MY VEHICLE I HEARD A CLICK SOUND. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ALSO HORN/RADIO/CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. VERY UNSAFE. NOT FARE FOR A DEFECT LIKE THIS TO HAPPEN. AFTER READING FORUMS ONLINE THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT FCA HAS NOT LOOKED INTO.
Steering, Aug 29, 2018
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING RACK WENT OUT 26500 MILES 2700.00 TO REPLACE.THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! RECALLED 2015 MODEL BUT NOT 13&14! AND THEY HAD PROBLEMS. I GUESS IT WILL TAKE A DEATH.
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Engine, Aug 28, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT STRONG EXHAUST FUMES ENCOMPASSED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (PETERSON DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 5801 E GATE BLVD, NAMPA, ID 83687, (208) 475-3000) DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAD AN INTERNAL FAILURE, WHICH WAS LEAKING FLUID INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO THE BOLTS SHEARING OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE BOLTS. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO REMEDY OTHER THAN REPLACING THE SAME PARTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. **TR THE FIRST FAILURE WAS THE PASSENGER SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BEGAN TICKING. TAMERA , THE CHRYSLER ADJUSTER DID NOT TELL ME THIS WAS UNDER A CUSTOMER HELP AT THE TIME OF THE REPAIR OF I SOULD HAVE BROUGHT THE ABOVE HER ATTENTION THEN. I HEARD ONLY A TICK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THEY SAID THE OTHER SIDE WAS FINE. IN LESS THAN 1000 MILES AND AROUND 30 DAYS THE OTHER SIDE STARTED TICKING. IN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM IT APPEARS THAT CHRYSLER HAS ALLOWED THIS TO ALLOWED THIS TO CONTINUE UNCHECKED SINCE 2009, BUT IT IS HARD TO TELL AS THEY HAVE DONE SOME CHANGES IN THE ENGINE FOR FUEL ECONOMY SAKE, BUT IT APPEARS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD SOME EXHAUST ODORS, BUT IT HAS NOT SEEMED TO HAVE CAUSED HEALTH PROBLEMS AT THIS POINT. MY SON HAS A 2003 DIESEL THAT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT IS LONG OUT OF WARRANTY. UPDATED 11/1/2018 *JB
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Aug 27, 2018, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 57 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT APPLIED BOTH FEET IN AN ATTEMPT TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP ACCELERATING AND THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTIONALITY. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND PLACED THE VEHICLE IN THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR AND NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BILL MARSH CHRYSLER DODGE AND JEEP (408 WEST MILES ROAD, KALKASKA, MICHIGAN 49646, 231-258-9192) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES PRESENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 137,000. *TT UPDATED 10/9/18*JB
Engine, Aug 16, 2018
EXHAUST MANIFOLDS WARP UNDER NORMAL ENGINE TEMPERATURES CAUSING MANIFOLD MOUNTING BOLTS TO BREAK.
Steering, Aug 13, 2018
WHEN STARTING TRUCK A DASH INDICATION OF "SERVICE POWER STEERING" IS DISPLAYED. ATTEMPT TO TURN STEERING WHEEL AND IT MANUAL STEERING. NO ASSIST. TURN VEHICLE OFF FOR 5 MINUTES AND START AGAIN AND ISSUE RETURNS. VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITHOUT POWER STEERING.
Power train, Aug 8, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (AUBURN CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, 1901 GRASS VALLEY HIGHWAY, AUBURN, CA 95603) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Aug 8, 2018
SERVICE AIR BAG SYSTEMS WARNING LIGHT TURNING ON AND OFF RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. NOT SURE IF THIS DISABLED AIR BAG FUNCTIONALITY.
Structure, Aug 2, 2018
,WHEN THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS ENGAGE FOR THE DOORS AND TAILGATE AFTER REACHING A CERTAIN SPEED, T UNKNOWN TIMES AND WITHOUT WARNING THE TAILGATE WILL DISENGAGE AND OPEN. IT HAPPENS EVERY COUPLE OF DAYS, DEPENDING ON HOW OFTEN I USE THE TRUCK. LUCKILY NO ONE HAS BEEN BEHIND ME AND SO FAR THE TAILGATE CABLES HAVE HELD UP. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A LOCAL RAM DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND THE SERVICE PERSON STATED THEY'VE HAD A COUPLE COME IN LIKE THAT. I SAW WHERE RAM IS RECALLING THE 2015-2017 TRUCKS AND FEEL THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED FURTHER BACK.
Other or unspecified, Aug 2, 2018
OUR 2013 RAM TAILGATE OPENS WHILE WE ARE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE WE PURCHASED 3 YEARS AGO. THIS HAS BEEN RECALLED ON 2015-2018 VEHICLES, WHAT ABOUT THE 2013'S
Electrical system, Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Jul 30, 2018
CONTROLS (CRUISE, GEAR UP/DOWN) ON STEERING WHEEL NON-OPERABLE. DEALER DIAGNOSTICS SAY CLOCKSPRING (PN 68110740AE) IS BAD.
Tires, Jul 30, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES, SIZE: P275/60R20. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES HAD NO TREAD AND WERE LESS THAN A YEAR OLD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE, BUT THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE, DOT NUMBER, AND VIN WERE NOT AVAILABLE.