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2013 Ram 1500: recalls and problems

12 recalls and 1,277 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering.

12recalls
1,277complaints
72crashes reported
10fires reported
37injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Steering634 · 50%
  • Electrical System215 · 17%
  • Engine123 · 10%
  • Power Train82 · 6%
  • Air Bags70 · 5%
  • Service Brakes69 · 5%
  • Unknown Or Other50 · 4%
  • Suspension41 · 3%
  • Structure40 · 3%
  • Vehicle Speed Control37 · 3%

What owners report

Steering

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.

Steering

We were going to the beach a couple of days ago. while i was driving down the highway the power steering went out. all of a sudden i had no control over the steering. i was fortunate enough that the person on the right side of me was alert enough to recognize that something wrong was happening as i quickly veered into his lane. i was able to slow down enough and fight the wheel for control and get it parked on the

Steering

1. electric power steering rack and pinion assermbly quit working. turning into my drive way to park and the power steering completely quit working causing me to almost run into the side of our new ( 1 month 2026 kia ) before i could get my 2013 1500 stopped. 2.yes it is avaible for inspection. 3. i have not taken it to anyone, i have been a mechanic in the military and work for serveral auto dealerships ( 76 years o

Steering

The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that one of the brake calipers was locking up, causing the vehicle to veer from side to side while accelerating. the vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, where a technician diagnosed the vehicle with a seized brake caliper. the service center confirmed the failure. due to the constant dr

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2013 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2013 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering 1500, 1500 CREW, 1500 QUAD. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.