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, Feb 8, 2018, crash
STEERING WHEEL STOPPED WORKING WENT ROUND AND ROUND WHILE DRIVING. TRUCK HAS 31000 MILES BUT OUT OF WARRANTY BECAUSE OF YEARS. I COULD NOT STEER BUT WAS FORTUNATELY BARELY MOVING IN PARKING LOT. DODGE REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE ISSUE OF PAY FOR REPAIRS. *BF *TR
Air bags, Feb 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED GANLEY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM AT (440) 232-2121 (LOCATED AT 310 BROADWAY AVE, BEDFORD, OH 44146) WHERE AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
Suspension, Jan 24, 2018
AIR SUSPENSION PUMP FAILED AT TEMPATURES BELOW 30 F. SYSTEM DUMPS SUSPENSION PRESSURE WHILE DRIVING , TRUCK BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ISSUE BEGAN AT 67000 MILES, FHA SIAD THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY, DEALER WANTS $3800.00 TO CORRECT PROBLEM
Exterior lighting, Jan 24, 2018
DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERING . MAKING DIFFICULT TO DRIVE . IT IS HAPPENING WHEN TRUCK IS IN MOTION AND WHEN IT IS STOP EVEN HAPPENING WHEN ENGINE IS SHUT OFF INSTEREMENTS LIGHT FLICKERING
Power train, Jan 22, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE PINON NUT LOOSENED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO LOCK UP. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVESHAFT LOCKED UP AND THEN FRACTURED IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PATTERSON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1611 US-259 BUS, KILGORE, TX 75662) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR END LOCKED UP ON THE VEHICLE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE DRIVESHAFT AND FRONT AND REAR U-JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Jan 15, 2018
THERE IS A ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR UNDER THE DASH THAT COMES LOOSE.. THE TRUCK SHUTS DOWN WITH NO CONTROL. WILL NOT START CANT GET OUT OF PARK TO BE TOWED.. TOTAL LOCKOUT. DEALER CHARGED 150 BUCKS TO "FIX IT" HAPPENED AGAIN A MONTH LATER .*BF *TR
Suspension, Jan 10, 2018
WHILE WORKING UNDER THE TRUCK THE AIR SUSPENSION FAILED CAUSING THE TRUCK TO DROP. I HAVE ALSO BEEN DRIVING THE TRUCK AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON THE FRONT OR REAR DRIVERS AIR BAG DEFLATES ALMOST CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL. I SPOKE WITH THE DEALER WHO STATED WITH THE COLD WEATHER THERE ARE MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE 2013 AND 2014 RAM AIR SUSPENSION FAILING. HE ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A NEWER COMPRESSOR INSTALLED IN NEWER TRUCKS ALONG WITH BETTER COMPONENTS THAT SOLVED THE ISSUE. I HAVE APPROXIMATELY 72000 MILES ON THE TRUCK WITH A REPEATED AIR SUSPENSION FAILURE IN THE 45DAYS I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE.
Steering, Jan 4, 2018
VEHICLE HAS ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. THE COMPUTER CONTROLLING THE POWER STEERING HAS FAILED AT 92,000 MILES. PRETTY DANGEROUS DUE TO THE SIZE, WEIGHT & TIRES ON A BIG TRUCK LIKE THIS. I UNDERSTAND THAT AT 92,000 MILE THINGS FAIL BUT THE COMPUTER THAT CONTROLS STEERING IS DANGEROUS. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID CAN'T HELP ME. IT HAPPENED WHEN THE WEATHER GOT COLD HERE IN ATLANTA.
Electrical system, Dec 29, 2017
PERIODICALLY WHEN TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL THE DASH AND RADIO SCREEN TURN OFF AND RE-BOOT. WHEN MAKING A TURN, LEFT OR RIGHT, EVERY DISPLAY AND GAUGE ON THE DASH AND THE RADIO/ BACK UP CAMERA SCREEN ALL SHUT OFF AND RE-BOOT AS IF YOU HAVE JUST PUT THE KEY IN AND TURNED THE IGNITION TO THE ON POSITION. I HAVE NO INFORMATION FOR ROUGHLY 15 TO 30 SECONDS.
Air bags, Seats, Dec 24, 2017, crash
WHEN PASSEAT IS DECLINE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COME ON,HAVE AIRBAG SERVICE.
Power train, Dec 21, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT ROLLED OVER THE CONTACT'S FOOT, CRASHED INTO A TREE IN A GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT, AND STRUCK A CONCRETE PILLAR. A BYSTANDER NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER HAD SHIFTED OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THERE WOULD BE NO SEGREGATION. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,013. *TT
Power train, Engine, Dec 19, 2017
TRUCK STARTED TAPPING 4-5 WEEKS AGO. I WAS ADVISED THAT IT WAS PROBABLY AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAK... TO GET IT FIXED AT INSPECTION. 5 DAYS AGO, TRUCK STARTED SKIPPING AND THE CIL CAME ON. ERROR CODE PO302. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED AS CAM LOBE FAILURE. THE TRUCK HAS 113,500 MILES ON IT ALL HIGHWAY. SYNTHETIC OIL; PLUS FUEL. BASED ON MY RESEARCH... THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT SEEMS TO BE PREVALENT. CHRYSLER SHOULD COVER THIS REPAIR. $3500 REPAIR COST FOR A TRUCK LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD. UNFAIR TO SAY THE LEAST.
Steering, Dec 8, 2017
VEHICLE RANDOMLY LOSES THE POWER STEERING AT BOTH HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS AND CAN'T BE SAFELY CONTROLLED. SOMETIMES THE LIGHT COMES ON AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. HOWEVER, IT'S VERY DANGEROUS TRYING TO STEER SUCH A HEAVY TRUCK. THIS CAUSES IT TO BE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND IF YOU GET STUCK ON A HIGHWAY. GOOD LUCK IF YOU LOSE IT AND YOU NEED TO MAKE A QUICK TURN.
Electrical system, Nov 30, 2017
MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IN MY TRUCK WILL SHUT OFF AND RESTART 1 TO 2 TIMES WHILE DRIVING ALL THE GAUGES GO DOWN AND CAN'T TELL ANYTHING TILL IT TURNS BACK ON ALSO IT WILL INTERMITTENTLY FLICKER FROM THE BACKLIGHTING MAKING GAGE VISIBILITY HARD
Steering, Nov 30, 2017
THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) FAILED WITHOUT WARNING JULY 7, 2017AT 28559 MILES WHILE TRAVELING AT 55MPH. THE VEHICLE BECAME DANGEROUSLY DIFFICULT TO STEER ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. OUT OF WARRANTY THE REPAIR COST WAS $2175
Engine, Nov 23, 2017
LIFTERS FAILED AT 129,000 MILES. CAR BEGAN TO MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 5. REPLACES LIFTERS AND STILL GOT MISFIRE CODE AND TERRIBLE RUNNING CONDITIONS. IT WOULD HAPPEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DURING ACCELERATION FROM 60MPH AND ABOVE. TRUCK WOULD OBVIOUSLY MISFIRE, VIBRATE A LOT FROM THE ENGINE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD APPEAR IMMEDIATELY AND WAS ALMOST NOT DRIVABLE. AND THIS ONLY HAPPENS RANDOMLY. ONE DAY IT RUNS FINE. THEN THE PROBLEM WOULD APPEAR AND NOT GO AWAY. IT'S FRUSTRATING AND COSTLY AND CHRYSLER HASN'T REVISED OR ADDRESSED THE ISSUE AT ALL. PARTS THAT WERE POSSIBLY DAMAGED: VALVES, VALVE SEATS, LIFTERS, CAMSHAFT, VALVE SPRINGS, ROCKER ARM, PISTONS, HEADS.
Steering, Nov 9, 2017
THE COMPLAINT HAD TO DO WITH THE COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING. ON THE MORNING OF OCTOBER 30 WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMED TO LOCK IN PLACE FOR A SPLIT SECOND AND THEN NO POWER STEERING, I WAS LUCKY TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND NOT IN A CURVE, I WAS ABLE TO MANUALLY PULL OF TO THE SIDE. HAD THIS BEEN IN TRAFFIC AND OR A CURVE THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS OF MYSELF AND ANY NEARBY DRIVERS.
Visibility/wiper, Nov 9, 2017
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ON A RAINY DAY WITH WIPERS ON, SUDDENLY THEY FREEZE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND DO NOT RESPOND TO ON/OFF OR THE DIFFERENT LEVELS, THEY SIT STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. AFTER ROUGHLY 10 MINUTES I TURN THEM ON TO FULL SPEED AND THEY WORK, BUT THE HOMING POSITION NOW HAS THEM SITTING STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN (THINK OF SCHOOL BUS), INSTEAD OF LAYING DOWN PER USUAL. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THIS ISSUE AND FORUMS ALL AROUND HAVE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE, SOME WORSE SOME NOT. THE WIPERS FREEZING COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT HAD INCLEMENT WEATHER BEEN AN ISSUE OR THE RAIN WAS COMING DOWN HARDER DECREASING VISIBILITY.
Steering, Electrical system, Nov 8, 2017
EPS FAILURE - AN INDICATOR LIGHT THAT IS NOT IN THE MANUAL MIND YOU, SUDDENLY APPEARED AND THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. OCCASIONALLY THE LIGHT WILL CUT OFF AND IT WILL WORK AGAIN FOR A SHORT TIME THEN CUT BACK ON. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS SO THE TRUCK IS UNDRIVABLE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ON SOME 2015 AND 16 MODELS BUT NOT 2013. I ASK THAT MINE BE INCLUDED. TO SERVICE THIS WILL COST $2300.
Air bags, Nov 7, 2017
RECEIVED MAILING STATING MY AIR BAGS MAY BE DEFECTIVE. TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATORS. WOULD LIKE REPLACE IF DEFECTIVE.
Suspension, Power train, Electrical system, Tires, Oct 10, 2017
2013 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD, TIRE BALANCE ISSUES, CLOCK, IGNITION MALFUNCTION AND OTHER MECHANIC PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE CLOCK AND IGNITION SWITCH WERE REPAIRED. THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. THE DEALER OFFERED TO ASSIST WITH REPAIRS FOR THE TIRES, BUT THE CONSUMER DECLINED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR REPAIRS MADE,TO BE ADVISED ABOUT WARRANTIES, AND A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. UPDATED 10/10/2017*JS
Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Sep 27, 2017
ALL STEERING WHEEL ELECTRICAL FUNCTION NOT WORKING,INCLUDING HORN,AIR CAN NOT DEPLOY, VEHICLE HAD THIS ISSUE WHEN NEW AND CLOCK SPRING AND WIRING WAS REPLACED 3 YEARS AGO, THEN RECALL WAS DONE FOR AIR BAG AND NOW THE SAME PROBLEM. LAST WEEK ALMOST INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT AND COULD NOT USE HORN TO ALERT OTHER DRIVER. CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ALSO DO NOT OPERATE, I AM AFRAID TO LET WIFE DRIVE WITH KIDS SINCE AIR BAG WILL NOT FUNCTION IF ACCIDENT HAPPENS.
Air bags, Sep 22, 2017, crash
I HAD A CAR ACCIDENT ON DECEMBER 4 ,2016. AND MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T CAME OUT CAUSING INJURY TO MY RIBS AND NECK.
Electrical system, Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 20, 2017
SERVICE AIRBAG SYSTEM. SERVICE ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM. SERVICE PWER STEERING. SERVICE ELECTRONIC TROTTLE CONTEOL. SERVICE POWER STEERING. THESE CAME UP WORE THRONG IT ON TO LEAVE FOR THE DAY. THAT HAPPENED 2 TIMES. TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED. UPLOAD TO SOFTWARE WAS DONE. 2 DAYS LATER THE A/C FAN WENT OUT. IT WAS REPLACED BUT STILL TURNED OFF ANTWAY. DEALER STAYED RADIO NEED TO BE REPLACED. 5 WKS LATTER - IT'S BEYOND INSTALLED. DEALER STAYED SOFTWARE UPLOAD HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH RADIO MESS UP. I BEG TO DIFFER. RADIO CONTROLS ALOT OF STUFF CRITICAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE TRUCK. IT'S HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES FOR OVER 8 MONTHS. IT'S BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN I'VE DRIVEN.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 19, 2017
ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE ENGINE STALLS. A MESSAGE DISPLAYS TO "PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, TO START", BUT LOST POWER TO EVERYTHING ELSE. TWICE IT ALLOWED ME TO START FROM PARK, THE 3RD TIME IT WOULD NOT START. I PUT IT IN PARK, HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, BUT IT DID NOTHING. I SHUT IF OFF COMPLETELY, THEN TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT STARTED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE PARKED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK WITH THE KEYFOB. ALL OTHER DOORS UNLOCKED, NOT THE DRIVER'S DOOR. I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES LOCKING/UNLOCKING, I HAD TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR AND MANUALLY PULL THE LOCK KNOB. ONE OTHER TIME, WHILE SITTING STILL, THE DRIVER'S DOOR UNLOCKED ITSELF, WHEN MY ROOMMATE PULLED ON THE DOOR HANDLE, THE DOOR OPENED AND THE ALARM WENT OFF. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, I WAS TRYING TO BACK INTO MY PARKING SPACE, I WENT TO PULL UP TO STRAIGHTEN OUT, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO DRIVE. I HAD TO SHIFT INTO PARK, THEN BACK TO DRIVE TO MAKE IT WORK.