Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Ram 1500 has 12 recalls, 1216 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
12
Recalls
1216
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V347000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
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. ...
17V821000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
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...
17V302000
AIR BAGS
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...
15V459000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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 ...
13V287000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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 ...
13V610000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ...
15V461000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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, ...
13V237000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with ...
15V460000
SEAT BELTS
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 t...
16E041000
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas sea...
13V177000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured manufactured June 25, 2012, through December 12, 2012....
13V128000
PARKING BRAKE
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured December 17, 2012, through January 22, 2013. ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
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Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH and making a turn, th... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | STEERING | Was driving on highway when my steering warning light came on and my steering wheel wouldn't turn ... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the message ... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | STEERING | Before a road trip, I noticed that my battery was low and the truck would not start. I jump-started ... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Recently purchased the truck an warning light of low beam headlight out keeps coming on, but light i... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | STEERING | While driving, I had a complete loss of power steering in my 2013 Ram 1500. It was followed a few se... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The steering control power steering locked up while driving |
| Feb 24, 2026 | STEERING | Was driving down the road and the power steering just went out and almost wrecked. This is very dang... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Electric Power Steering Pump has failed. The same problem has been confirmed by the dealer where... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | STEERING | I was driving down S. South Danville Rd. in Abilene, Texas, and it was raining and all of a sudden m... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | STEERING | Electric power steering rack failure while vehicle was in motion towing a vehicle on a car trailer a... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | STEERING | Electronic power steering (EPS) will fail when exposed to moisture. When EPS fails all power steeri... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1. The component that fails is the EPS System and yes it is available for inspection. 2. My safety ... |
| Jan 27, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45-50 MPH, the steering whee... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Front fuel strap on gas tank pulled out of the frame |
| Jan 17, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving out of a parking spot, the s... |
| Jan 17, 2026 | STEERING | eps sudden failure on a busy road nearly causing an accident. |
| Jan 10, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Power steering went out when i try to turn on car I get a red steering wheel with “!” Signal next to... |
| Jan 7, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My electrical power steering randomly went out while driving come to find out I have to replace rac... |