2013 Ram 3500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ram 3500. The most-reported areas: Steering (37), Engine (27), Suspension (18).
Key takeaways
- 114 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 37 | 32% |
| Engine | 27 | 24% |
| Suspension | 18 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 17 | 15% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 | 13% |
| Power Train | 11 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 7% |
| Wheels | 7 | 6% |
| Fuel System | 5 | 4% |
| Diesel | 5 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2025-08-22
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while attempting to sell the vehicle, the contact discovered there was a discrepancy in the mileage. The contact stated that the Carfax mileage was 47,029, and on March 10, 2015, the mileage was recorded at 49,873, and nine days later the mileage was recorded at...
Steering,suspension - filed 2025-01-13
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 65-68 MPH over a bumpy road surface, the steering wheel and the front end of the vehicle shuddered significantly. The contact decelerated, exited the freeway, and pulled over to the shoulder of the road. The contact was able to continue driving. The veh...
Steering,suspension - filed 2023-11-20
I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH A RECALL ISSUED BY NHTSA. THE RECALL WAS V06 DRAG LINK. WHEN THE RECALL WA PREFORMED, THE ALIGNMENT NUTS ON THE DRAG LINK WERE WELDED SO THE COULDN'T COME LOOSE. I'VE HAD TO HAVE MY TRUCK REALIGNED 2 TIMES SINCE THE DRAG LINK NUTS WERE WELDED. AS OF RIGHT NOW THE NUTS ARE NOT WELDED AND...
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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.