2013 Ram 3500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ram 3500. The most-reported areas: Steering (38), Engine (27), Suspension (18).
Key takeaways
- 115 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 38 | 33% |
| Engine | 27 | 23% |
| Suspension | 18 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 17 | 15% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 | 13% |
| Power Train | 12 | 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.
Steering,power Train - filed 2026-10-08
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle became uncontrollable and was difficult to maneuver while driving on the road. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the contact was informed that the part was to repair the vehicle was on back order. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the ...
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...
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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.