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.
Air bags, Sep 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V459000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Air bags, Seat belts, Sep 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V460000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Air bags, Seat belts, Sep 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V460000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL OF 2016. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Air bags, Seat belts, Seats, Sep 16, 2015
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AND REAR SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ALONG WITH THE SEAT AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS LOCKED
Steering, Sep 16, 2015
15SEP15, I DROPPED OFF MY TRUCK AT FREMONT MOTORS OF CASPER WY THIS MORNING JUST AFTER 0730 TO GET THREE RECALLS FIXED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AT 1224 TO GET A STATUS UPDATE AND TALKED TO KAYLE WHO TOLD ME THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF MY WORK ORDER WAS ON A TEST DRIVE WITH A CUSTOMER AND TOOK MY INFORMATION FOR THAT PERSON TO CALL ME BACK WHEN HE GETS BACK FROM THE TEST DRIVE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO GET ANY INFORMATION ON MY VEHICLE FOR ME. AT 1231 I RECEIVED A CALL BACK FROM THE GUY HANDLING MY RECALL AND SAID THAT MY TRUCK WAS DONE AND IN THE WASH BAY AND HE WOULD CALL ME BACK WHEN HE HAD THE PAPERWORK FINISHED AND TO SET UP SOMEONE TO COME TO PICK ME UP. CALLED FREMONT AT 1310 TO SCHEDULE PICK UP FOR MY TRUCK AND WAS TOLD THAT THE DRIVER WAS OUT AND THE DISPATCHER WOULD GET A HOLD OF HIM TO COME PICK ME UP. GOT A CALL FROM FREMONT SAYING THE REPAIRS WERE FINISHED AND READY AND I WOULD BE PICKED UP. I ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY CHARGES AND THERE ARE NOT HOWEVER RECALL #R36 WAS UNABLE TO BE CONDUCTED BECAUSE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, EVEN THOUGH ON THE MOPAR SITE IT SAYS PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. I DID GET A CALL FROM THE DRIVER AND WAS PICKED UP AND GOT MY TRUCK BACK. THE PEOPLE WERE NICE AND THEY WASHED THE OUTSIDE OF MY TRUCK. STILL HAVE TO COMPLETE RECALL R36. ALSO TOOK MY TRUCK IN TO HAVE A FLAT TIRE FIXED AND THEY COULD NOT FIX IT EVEN THOUGH THE PUNCTURE WAS IN THE TREAD. THEY ADMITTED TO HAVING A ?NEW? GUY AND TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO FIX THE PROBLEM, ALTHOUGH THE PLUG SEEMED ONLY TO BE REPLACED ONCE, AND THE TIRES WERE NEW AS THE TRUCK WAS ONLY JUST OVER A YEAR OLD.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Sep 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LOCATION WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.
Air bags, Seat belts, Sep 3, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE STOPPED, THE PRECEDING VEHICLE REVERSED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Sep 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND THE STEERING TURNED TOWARDS THE RIGHT. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.
Steering, Aug 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWERVE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC ALIGNED THE FRONT END, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
Engine, Aug 27, 2015, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE FRONT BEFORE BECOMING ENGULFED IN FLAMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000. *CN
Electrical system, Aug 19, 2015
WHILE DRIVING THE RADIO AND ALL DASH ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SHUT OFF FOR APPROX 10-20 SECONDS AND THEN APPARENTLY REBOOT. THE TRUCK DOES NOT LOSE POWER. THIS HAPPENED SINCE PURCHASE AND HAS BEEN FLASH DRIVE UPDATED APPROX 4 TIMES AND 2 NEW RADIO/COMPUTERS REPLACED. DEALERSHIP HAS NO IDEA AS TO WHY OR WHAT CAUSES THIS.
Wheels, Aug 18, 2015
GOOD YEAR WRANGLER SR-A TIRES ON MY RAM 1500. I HAD A BLOW OUT OF THE DRIVERS REAR TIRE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. CALLED GOODYEAR AND THEY WANT ME TO HAVE THE TIRE INSPECTED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIRE THAT BLEW OUT IN THE PAST 5 MONTHS. THE LATEST TIME IT WAS THE DRIVERS FRONT TIRE THAT BLEW OUT AND CONTROL WAS LOST CAUSING ME TO STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE. I CALLED GOODYEAR WHO TOLD ME THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS MODEL TIRE BUT NOT IN MY SIZE. THEY REQUESTED I SEND THE TIRE BACK TO THEM FOR INSPECTION WHICH I DID BUT THEY CLAIMED THE TIRE WAS LOST AND GAVE ME A GOOD FAITH CHECK TO COVER MY INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE. WHEN I CALLED GOODYEAR AFTER YESTERDAY'S INCIDENT THEY TOLD ME THEY CAN CHECK THE REMAINING TIRES THAT ARE ON MY TRUCK BUT THEY MAY NOT REPLACE THEM TILL THEY BLOW OUT. I EXPRESSED MY CONCERNS WITH SAFETY BEING AN ISSUE AND THEY APOLOGIZED THAT I GET THAT WAY AND TOLD ME THEY WILL TRY AND DO THEIR BEST. I FEEL SINCE TWO OF THE FOUR TIRES BLEW OUT THEY SHOULD REPLACE ALL OF THEM AND ADMIT THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH THAT TIRE AND ADD IT TO THE RECALL.
Air bags, Structure, Aug 17, 2015, crash
RECENTLY I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT WITH MY 2013 DODGE RAM 1500. I WAS STRUCT BY A CAR AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND HIT DIRECTLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE,(T-BONED) THE TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS AND FRONT AIR BAGS,WHICH NEVER DEPLOYED. THE ACCIDENT BROUGHT EXTENSIVE DAMAGES TO THE TRUCK AND INJURIES TO MY WIFE AND I. I REPORTED THE NON DEPLOYMENT TO DODGE IN WHICH CASE A SPECIAL INSPECTOR WAS SENT OUT TO THOMAS DODGE WHERE HE RAN DIAGNOSTICS OF THE AIRBAGS COMPUTER. NO FAULT SIGNALS WERE FOUND. DODGE RESPONSE TO THE INVESTIGATION WAS ! IMPACT WAS NOT SUFFICIENT TO MERIT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT!. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SAFETY SAYS THE BAG IS INFLATED AT A CERTAIN CRASH THRESHOLD, USUALLY CORRESPONDING TO A SPEED OF THE IMPACTING VEHICLE OF MORE THAN 15-20 KM/H. DODGE REFUSED TO ACT ON IT SO THE QUESTION SHOULD BE TO MYSELF, DODGE RAM OWNERS AND PERSPECTIVE BUYERS,,,WILL MY AIRBAGS DEPLOY WHEN I NEED THEM TO??? BE WARE.
Electrical system, Aug 16, 2015
ATTEMPTED TO START MY RAM 1500, AFTER TURNING THE KEY THE MESSAGE SCREEN READ WRONG KEY FOB. MY TRUCK DOES NOT UTILIZE A FOB. THE TRUCK WAS STUCK IN PARK AND NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE SEEMS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2013 RAM 1500S AND CAN BE A RECURRING ISSUE.
Engine, Aug 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE MOVING FORWARD. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS WATER LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH BOARD TO THE FLOOR AROUND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND SPREADING TO THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE DEALERS, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Power train, Structure, Engine, Aug 12, 2015, crash
I REAR ENDED A SEMI THAT WAS PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 51 MILES PER HOUR. NO AIRBAG'S DEPLOYED, BUT THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.
Electrical system, Aug 12, 2015
WHEN DRIVING MY TRUCK AT ANY SPEED EVEN A STOP THE CLUSTER WILL RESET. RADIO, AC & TRUCK ALL STILL WORK, ONLY THE CLUSTER WILL RESTART. I HAVE BEEN TAKING MY TRUCK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THEY HAVE DONE A FEW UPDATES BUT THIS WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.
Electrical system, Aug 9, 2015
CENTER DASH CLUSTER REBOOTS WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE KEEPS RUNNING WHILE CLUSTER RECYCLES. IT HAS OCCURRED DOZENS OF TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. IT OCCURS AT MULTIPLE SPEEDS AND SOMETIMES WHEN I AM SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT. NOW THE AUTO DOOR LOCKS ARE INTERMITTENTLY WORKING ON ALL OF THE DOORS. HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK 3 OF 4 DOORS.
Electrical system, Aug 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE JUMPSTARTED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
Power train, Aug 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE IN PARK, THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE. MOMENTS LATER, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY DROVE FORWARD. THE FRONT PASSENGER HAD TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY IN ORDER TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Engine, Aug 3, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LEAKAGE IN THE RADIATOR COOLING SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, ABOVE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE CONTACT STATED WATER LEAKED ONTO HER FOOT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SMELL COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
Engine, Aug 1, 2015
WHILE DRIVING IN A 2013 RAM 1500 PENTASTAR V6 THE ENGINE HAS STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING. AT LEAST ONCE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
Steering, Service brakes, Jul 31, 2015
HAD TO START BRAKING QUICKLY AND THE SHAKING WHAT THE DEALER NOW TELLS ME IS FROM WARPED ROTORS CREATED A VERY UNSAFE FEELING AND HAS TO AFFECT THE BRAKING PERFORMANCE. I BELIEVE THAT NO VEHICLE WITH NOW 27000 MILES ON IT SHOULD HAVE WARPED ROTORS. SEEMS PRETTY OBVIOUS THEY ARE EITHER DEFECTIVE OR THE CHEAPEST QUALITY ROTOR THEY COULD PURCHASE.THIS VEHICLE IIS DESIGNED FOR TOWING, AND HAULING A VARIETY OF IITEMS. ALSO AROUND THE SAME TIME I STARTED NOTICING AT TIMES A CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS A STRUT BEARING GONE BAD. THEY DID REPLACE THAT PART UNDER WARRANTY. ONCE AGAIN THIS MADE THE VEHICLE STEERING FEEL UNSAFE. I HAVE CONTACTED RAM DIRECTLY AND SO FAR THEY HAVE OFFERED ZERO ASSISTANCE IN DEALING WITH THE BRAKE ROTOR IISSUE. ONCE AGAIN IT APPEARS THAT RAM OBVIOUSLY IS NOT CONCERNED WITH THE CONSUMERS SAFETY. WHETHER IT IS DEFECTIVE OR CHEAPLY MADE PARTS, THEY SHOULD BE MORE CONCERNED AND RESPONSIVE TO CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS. I AM NOT WILLING TO PAY TO REPLACE ROTORS AND PAFS WITH ONLY 27000 MILES ON IIT. HOW MANY OTHER RAM TRUCKS ARE OUT THERE WITH THE SAME ISSUE THAT THEY ARE NOT ADDRESSING. BRAKING AND STEERING ARE 2 TOP COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLES SAFETY AND THEY SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SKIRT THE ISSUES AND PUT PEOPLES LIVES AT RISK.
Engine, Jul 30, 2015, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE FRONT END. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT WATER AND COOLANT WERE LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
Steering, Jul 29, 2015
I NOTICED SOME VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END WHEN I GOT OVER 55 MPH FOR A FEW DAYS, OFF AND ON, AND THEN THE VIBRATION ALMOST TURNED INTO A FLOATING/HYDROPLANING FEELING EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE. TOOK THE TRUCK IN TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE FOUND TWO BOLTS THAT HOLD THE RACK N PINION STEERING TOGETHER WERE ABOUT A 1/2 TURN FROM COMING COMPLETELY DETACHED WHICH WOULD RESULT IN NO STEERING CAPABILITY. HE SAID THERE WAS NO LOCK TIGHT ON THE BOLTS AND THAT'S WHY THEY VIBRATED OUT. HAD HIM FIX IT AND CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER IN MISSOULA, MT (LITHIA DODGE) WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND TOLD THE SERVICE MANAGER ABOUT IT, NOT LOOKING FOR MONEY OUT OF THEM, BUT TO LET THEM KNOW THAT THERE MAY BE OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD WITH THE SAME PROBLEM THAT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WITH ALL THE RECALLS AND NOW KNOWING THE HISTORY OF CHRYSLER DODGE TAKING CARE OF THESE PROBLEMS, I THOUGHT I SHOULD REPORT IT AS I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING BACK FROM CHRYSLER/DODGE OR THE LOCAL DEALER, NOR HAS MY MECHANIC. I ALSO NOTICED ON ALL OF THE LISTS FOR EITHER BUY BACK OR RECALLS THAT THE 2013 DODGE RAM WAS NOT INCLUDED. THUS, THE REASON FOR WRITING YOU FOLKS. MIGHT WANT TO LOOK INTO THE 2013 DODGE RAM AS WELL, AS COMPLETELY LOSING YOUR CAPABILITY FOR STEERING SEEMS LIKE IT WOULD MAKE IT TO THE TOP OF A LIST.