2013 Ram 1500 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,281 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the equipment of the 2013 Ram 1500, 0% of the 1,281 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2013 dodge Ram 1500. While driving at 60 MPH, the instrument panel and radio failed. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle also periodically would not start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and repaired. The details of the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10787333, filed 2015-10, 32,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while parked, the radio and instrument panel failed to illuminate as designed. The contact stated that after inserting the ignition key into the ignition switch, the vehicle failed to start; however, the windshield wipers inadvertently activated. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V461000 (Equipment) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11512738, filed 2023-03, 190,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 dodge Ram 1500. While repairing the vehicle according to NHTSA campaign number: 15v461000 (equipment) with the usb inserted, the message board went blank and failed to function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the radio had burned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10789541, filed 2015-11, 47,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v461000 (equipment); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10905798, filed 2016-09“The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v461000 (equipment: electrical:radio/tape deck/cd). The technician refused to perform the repair because the radio malfunctioned and needed to be repaired prior to the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue in march and agreed with the technician. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10979816, filed 2017-04Related 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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Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Ram 1500
642 complaintsElectrical system
227 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 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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