2013 Ram 1500 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,281 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the seat belts of the 2013 Ram 1500, 1% of the 1,281 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased this truck and had issues and would like to be in the takata recall list. Brought in to dealership 2 weeks after purchase and was told I have to pay for repairs they do not cover these areas very upset. Please help me... Thank you it happens when I start my vehicle and when moving...”
NHTSA complaint #11098322, filed 2018-05, 90,000 miles“The passenger occupancy sensor does not work properly which disables the airbag even if somebody is riding and the passenger side because the vehicle thinks nobody is there this could potentially be fatal for the passenger during a crash I found this out when a passenger unbuckled the seat belt (this happens while driving or stationary) the chime/ light did not come on after further inspection I found that the in the seat pad sensor must be faulty I've reached out to Ram they have no intentions of repairing the faulty safety equipment.”
NHTSA complaint #11320713, filed 2020-04, 38,000 miles“I was stopped by a train and people in front of me were turning around. I was backed into hard and I hit the windshield and steering wheel. My seatbelt didn't restrain me and the airbags did not deploy. I am hurt from it . Chrysler wanted to see it but I was advised not to let them see it first. The radiator was moved back the bumper is crushed. This truck has had issues since I got it.”
NHTSA complaint #10744366, filed 2015-07“My seat belt on the driver side will not fasten. It won't go all the way in even if I press the release button it does not click to locked it just comes right out.”
NHTSA complaint #10732519, filed 2015-07“The contact owned a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 60-65 MPH on the highway, he crashed head-on into a culvert. The driver side air bag failed to deploy, and the front driver’s side seat belt failed to retract. A police report was filed. The ambulance arrived on scene and transported the driver to the hospital where he suffered from a chipped and fractured vertebrae. The driver was the only occupant at the time of the failure. The vehicle was deemed totaled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11458706, filed 2022-03, 108,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10224737Aug 10, 2017This bulletin involves inspecting and updating the radio software, if required. A customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Navigation Failed? message is…
- 10139978Mar 8, 2017Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
- 10139985Mar 1, 2017Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 7 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 10 | 2% |
| 2019 | 33 | 2% |
| 2018 | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 1% |
| 2014 | 26 | 1% |
| 2013 | 15 | 1% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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