2013 Ram 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1276 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ram 1500. The most-reported areas: Steering (637), Electrical System (227), Engine (123).
Key takeaways
- 1276 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 72 involve a crash, 10 a fire, 37 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 637 | 50% |
| Electrical System | 227 | 18% |
| Engine | 123 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 94 | 7% |
| Power Train | 86 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 80 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 50 | 4% |
| Suspension | 44 | 3% |
| Structure | 40 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 37 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 35 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 31 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2013 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-09-17
We were going to the beach a couple of days ago. While I was driving down the highway the power steering went out. All of a sudden I had no control over the steering. I was fortunate enough that the person on the right side of me was alert enough to recognize that something wrong was happening as I quickly veered int...
Steering - filed 2026-09-17
1. Electric Power steering Rack and Pinion assermbly quit working. Turning into my drive way to park and the power steering completely quit working causing me to almost run into the side of our new ( 1 month 2026 KIA ) before I could get my 2013 1500 stopped. 2.Yes it is avaible for inspection. 3. I have not taken it t...
Steering - filed 2026-09-17
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that one of the brake calipers was locking up, causing the vehicle to veer from side to side while accelerating. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, where a technician diagnosed the v...
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More for the 2013 Ram 1500
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.