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2013 Ram 1500 Safety Report

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

Recalls

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. ...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2013 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD

Top Complaint Categories

STEERING
509
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
97
ENGINE
85
AIR BAGS
49
POWER TRAIN
48
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
35
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
30
SUSPENSION
27

Problems by Component

Steering589Electrical155Engine94Powertrain78Airbags70Other62Brakes36Suspension35Structure31Speed Control16Fuel System13Lights12Visibility9Tires5Wheels4Latches & Locks3Seats3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 7, 2026STEERINGThe contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH and making a turn, th...
Mar 30, 2026STEERINGWas driving on highway when my steering warning light came on and my steering wheel wouldn't turn ...
Mar 19, 2026STEERINGThe contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the...
Mar 19, 2026STEERINGThe contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the message ...
Mar 9, 2026STEERINGBefore a road trip, I noticed that my battery was low and the truck would not start. I jump-started ...
Mar 6, 2026AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERRecently purchased the truck an warning light of low beam headlight out keeps coming on, but light i...
Mar 4, 2026STEERINGWhile driving, I had a complete loss of power steering in my 2013 Ram 1500. It was followed a few se...
Mar 1, 2026POWER TRAINThe steering control power steering locked up while driving
Feb 24, 2026STEERINGWas driving down the road and the power steering just went out and almost wrecked. This is very dang...
Feb 17, 2026STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe Electric Power Steering Pump has failed. The same problem has been confirmed by the dealer where...
Feb 13, 2026STEERINGI was driving down S. South Danville Rd. in Abilene, Texas, and it was raining and all of a sudden m...
Feb 9, 2026STEERINGElectric power steering rack failure while vehicle was in motion towing a vehicle on a car trailer a...
Feb 6, 2026STEERINGElectronic power steering (EPS) will fail when exposed to moisture. When EPS fails all power steeri...
Jan 30, 2026STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1. The component that fails is the EPS System and yes it is available for inspection. 2. My safety ...
Jan 27, 2026STEERINGThe contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45-50 MPH, the steering whee...
Jan 20, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFront fuel strap on gas tank pulled out of the frame
Jan 17, 2026STEERINGThe contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving out of a parking spot, the s...
Jan 17, 2026STEERINGeps sudden failure on a busy road nearly causing an accident.
Jan 10, 2026STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPower steering went out when i try to turn on car I get a red steering wheel with “!” Signal next to...
Jan 7, 2026STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMy electrical power steering randomly went out while driving come to find out I have to replace rac...