2013 Ram 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1279 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ram 1500. The most-reported areas: Steering (640), Electrical System (227), Engine (123).
Key takeaways
- 1279 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 | 640 | 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 2026-10-09
Power steering is intermittently working. My truck barely made it to the side of the road because it was so hard to steer. If there was more traffic at the time I don't think I would have made it.
Steering - filed 2026-10-07
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. Additionally, the power steering failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed ...
Steering - filed 2026-09-26
Power steering. While driving lost all control of the power steering. Mechanic said it's a fault in the internal of the electronic power steering.
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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.