2013 Ram 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,281 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,897miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Ram 1500, 4% of the 1,281 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,897 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine check, traction control, anti-skid lights comes on with a message throttle control requires service. The engine losses all power or stalls making vehicle difficult to control, stop and get out of traffic. I have replaced the throttle control while the check engine light was on , it did not correct the problem. After the truck sits for a day or two all problems clear. 4-23-2019 is my third incident in 4 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11203135, filed 2019-04, 72,000 miles“I tried this once and lost it downloading a picture. I had a problem putting gas in my truck. It kept making the gas pump pop. Eventually it took 30-40 min to get gas in it. I started using a 5 gallon gas can to get gas in it. I took it to my mechanic and it cost over a thousand dollars to fix. Also I had a problem with my tailgate opening while I was driving, one of the times a trailer was attached and it opened an hit the hitch and dented it making it hard to open it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11306228, filed 2020-01, 80 miles“I was waiting at a red light waiting to make a left turn. I got a green arrow to turn left and proceeded into the intersection. Right after I started moving at about 1/2 way through my turn my truck's engine completely died. I coasted the rest of the way through the intersection and off to the side of the road. The dealer's analyses was that the fuel pump module failed, causing the engine to shut down.”
NHTSA complaint #10627651, filed 2014-08, 10,050 miles“My truck will not start, it won't even turn on.it continuously says check the fuel cap and the check engine light will turn on but absolutely nothing is wrong with it (before it started to act up). Even though it seems like the batteries dead and we know it won't turn on it's still making a loud like clicking or knocking noise. It will stop for a minute and then start again. I've never heard a car do that before so I don't think that's normal. My clicker key won't even work to lock or unlock or even set the panic off.”
NHTSA complaint #11306436, filed 2020-02, 8,250 miles“I went to pass a vehicle on the freeway and my accelerator stuck to the floor and caused me to go in ditch had to shut truck off until accelerator finally released”
NHTSA complaint #11209006, filed 2019-05, 92,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 7% |
| 2024 | 6 | 8% |
| 2023 | 18 | 9% |
| 2022 | 82 | 13% |
| 2021 | 96 | 14% |
| 2020 | 76 | 12% |
| 2019 | 105 | 7% |
| 2018 | 140 | 21% |
| 2017 | 129 | 15% |
| 2016 | 281 | 18% |
| 2015 | 239 | 16% |
| 2014 | 276 | 16% |
| 2013 | 50 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
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 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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