2013 Ram 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 79about this part
- Share
- 6%of 1,281 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 79 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Ram 1500, 6% of the 1,281 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving down the road my truck slows it's self down and then my breaks lock up. If the breaks are bled it can move but will do it all over again. The ABS light,traction control light and brake light are on. A decoder only bring up a code saying ABS. If the truck sits for a few days the breaks have to be bled off before it can be started as it's a push button start.”
NHTSA complaint #11144425, filed 2018-10, 122,000 miles“Purchase truck from a1 imports and dealer said that he done safety and he will provide new tag with spare wheel. When I received truck and next day when I checked spare wheel, it is way bigger spare wheel then regular 4 wheel. I drove 300 mile and brake pad from front passenger totally gone and damage front passenger rotor to. When I did complain about it to dealer, he didn't say anythings to change and I went there with new rotor and brake pad so he just replace it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11386877, filed 2021-01, 244,910 miles“Engine died at freeway speeds , ,taken to dealership 3 times, finally got it back , while driving on my way home it died again , could not stop until I hit cement culvert for water run off, damaging front bumper, had it towed to dealership where it sits now. The engine keeps shutting down without warning while driving on california freeways, big safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10616513, filed 2014-07, 23,315 miles“For the past several months I've noticed either drive train surging or brake failure at low speeds while parking - the truck seems to lurch forward unexpectedly. I thought it might have happened while pressing the brake pedal over a few seconds or possible shift issues while parking but I haven't been able to purposely duplicate it. Tonight while driving about 35 MPH I slowed behind a vehicle making a turn when the brake pedal went to the floor with no braking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10986275, filed 2017-05, 85,000 miles“My vehicle has been giving trouble for the past 3 months, with the electrical panel going off while driving on streets and highways, not being able to control speed or brakes, windshield wipers coming on randomly, signals not working, false alarms for washer fluid, radio and bluetooth shutting down and car shutting down and not starting altogether. I've taken it to 3 different shops and mechanics, who all had a hard time diagnosing and fixing the problems. I've had to spent a lot of money on tow trucks and repairs, and am not convinced the issues are adequately repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11300516, filed 2020-01, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V128000Apr 3, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured December 17, 2012, through January 22, 2013. The…Covers: Ram 1500 2013
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 9% |
| 2025 | 45 | 12% |
| 2024 | 14 | 18% |
| 2023 | 39 | 19% |
| 2022 | 74 | 12% |
| 2021 | 75 | 11% |
| 2020 | 42 | 7% |
| 2019 | 134 | 9% |
| 2018 | 48 | 7% |
| 2017 | 100 | 11% |
| 2016 | 282 | 18% |
| 2015 | 159 | 11% |
| 2014 | 183 | 10% |
| 2013 | 79 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ram 1500
642 complaintsElectrical system
227 complaintsEngine
123 complaintsAir bags
94 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
86 complaintsOther or unknown
51 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsSuspension
44 complaintsBody and structure
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsExterior lighting
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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