2013 Ram 1500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 227about this part
- Share
- 18%of 1,281 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,100miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 227 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Ram 1500, 18% of the 1,281 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,100 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 6 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.
“12-5-21 driving to and from store. Power steering warning light activated and loss power steering. Put the vehicle. Into reverse when realized no steering. I thought mt steering wheel was locked. Dealer has it at this time. No work being done. I feel this is related to the recalls in the past and recent recalls. Help me please.”
NHTSA complaint #11388160, filed 2021-01, 2 miles“None of controls on steering column are working. First the cruise control stopped.. Replaced the fuse it looked burnt out. Did not solve. Then radio controls quit along with left side dash controls. While driving the cruise was not working. The radio while driving and the left side dash controls worked while sitting g I. Driveway but when I moved they froze.”
NHTSA complaint #11292423, filed 2020-01, 150,000 miles“Periodically when turning my steering wheel the dash and radio screen turn off and re-boot. When making a turn, left or right, every display and gauge on the dash and the radio/ back up camera screen all shut off and re-boot as if you have just put the key in and turned the ignition to the on position. I have no information for roughly 15 to 30 seconds.”
NHTSA complaint #11057373, filed 2017-12, 49,800 miles“Today while driving on the highway at 65 MPH, my instrument panel went completely black and speedometer went down to zero. My truck stayed running and driving, but I could not read the speedometer or gauges or operate any turn signals. This happened 5 times on my 45 minute trip. It was very scary as I was in the center lane in houston, tx on 610.”
NHTSA complaint #10898326, filed 2016-08, 60,000 miles“Has occurred 3 times within 30 days. At low speeds between 15mph and 35mph, engine stops, gauges go dead and aprox 6 seconds later the transmission slams into park. 1st time it happened I was lightly breaking & coasting for a stop light; 2nd time I was cruising about 35mph; and 3rd time I was accelerating from a dead stop across 4 lanes of traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10672562, filed 2015-01, 26,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V461000Jul 23, 2015Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and…Covers: Ram 1500 2013–2015, 2500 2013–2015, 3500 2013–2015 +10 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 | 49% |
| 2025 | 191 | 52% |
| 2024 | 28 | 36% |
| 2023 | 69 | 34% |
| 2022 | 199 | 32% |
| 2021 | 198 | 29% |
| 2020 | 164 | 26% |
| 2019 | 382 | 26% |
| 2018 | 159 | 24% |
| 2017 | 110 | 12% |
| 2016 | 193 | 12% |
| 2015 | 159 | 11% |
| 2014 | 246 | 14% |
| 2013 | 227 | 18% |
| 2009 | 6 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ram 1500
642 complaintsEngine
123 complaintsAir bags
94 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
86 complaintsBrakes
79 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology