2013 Ram 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1283 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ram 1500. The most-reported areas: Steering (643), Electrical System (228), Engine (123).
Key takeaways
- 1283 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 | 643 | 50% |
| Electrical System | 228 | 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%.
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- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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.
Electrical System - filed 2026-11-02
i was driving and the headlights dimmed and went out, almost causing accident. I brought it to my mechanic and at [XXX] it says the alternator on your vehicle may experience a rapid alternator failure due to diode thermal fatigue. Variability in the failure mode ranges from no output, reduced output, and/or a fully sh...
Steering - filed 2026-11-01
While driving my truck, on a public roadway, I had a sudden, and complete lose of steering. A service power steering light and warning showed up on the dash. The vehicle cannot steer at all. Prior to this incident, there was no sign of failure or any warning lights.
Steering - filed 2026-10-21
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was an unknown steering message displayed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The contact was informed that the steering module was inoperable and needed to be replaced...
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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.