2013 Ram 1500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,281 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,396miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Ram 1500, 3% of the 1,281 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,396 miles. 6 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“After coming to slower speeds (45 MPH) from highways speeds (75) my vehicle was driving by itself without my foot on the gas. This has happened multiple times and it keeps a constant speed of 35 MPH. The furthest I have driven like this is 2.5 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10569091, filed 2014-03, 9,312 miles“While driving my trucks dash will go blank, the vehicle shuts off and then resets. The last time this occurred, when the vehicle reset the throttle came back on wide open and almost caused a loss of control. I reacted by manually shutting down the vehicle and coming to a rest on the shoulder of the road. Once I restarted the vehicle all was ok. I was only a mile form the dodge dealer and returned it to them for a diagnosis. Again, nothing found. …”
NHTSA complaint #10649454, filed 2014-10, 12,212 miles“I pulled into the driveway behind 2 parked cars. I stopped and put my truck in park and when I took my foot off the brake the truck revved up and went forward, I stepped on the brake to stop the truck, but the brakes failed to stop the truck from running into the 2 cars. As I kept pressing the brake the truck's engine was revving and the tires were burning rubber, I kept pressing the brake and the truck would not stop it was out of control. The truck rammed into both cars pushing one of them into the side of the neighbor's yard. All this happened while the truck was in park. …”
NHTSA complaint #11180970, filed 2019-02, 30,631 miles“I was sitting in my truck in front of a convenience store for 20-30 minutes with the engine running while I caught up my texts and calls. When I got ready to leave I put my foot on the brake and put the vehicle in reverse. I glanced my mirrors and looked over my right shoulder and started to ease my foot off of the brake as I've done many times in the past. The next thing I know, I'm moving forward as if I had stomped on the accelerator and I crashed through the framing and glass of the store front. …”
NHTSA complaint #10594003, filed 2014-05, 14,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10231735Jan 23, 2023Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 10175501Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10175088Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10140210Aug 10, 2016P/N 68111384AB: Inspect &Return: Switch - Speed Control You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return parts which…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 15 | 4% |
| 2024 | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 | 7 | 3% |
| 2022 | 18 | 3% |
| 2021 | 30 | 4% |
| 2020 | 13 | 2% |
| 2019 | 53 | 4% |
| 2018 | 31 | 5% |
| 2017 | 43 | 5% |
| 2016 | 111 | 7% |
| 2015 | 86 | 6% |
| 2014 | 89 | 5% |
| 2013 | 37 | 3% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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