2013 Ram 3500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2013 Ram 3500, 1% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 miles. 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 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the tailgate would fall open unintendedly while driving and the tailgate would fail to close securely after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the tailgate was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V347000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the failure reoccurred while the contact was attempting to drive off the dealer's parking lot. The vehicle remained at the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11510970, filed 2023-03, 4,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V347000May 9, 2019Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler…Covers: Ram 3500 2013–2018, 1500 2013–2018, 2500 2013–2018
Related service bulletins
- 10140004Mar 17, 201704589131AG, 04589243AG - Inspect and Return: Liftgate - Latch Assy You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Ram 3500
38 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ram 3500
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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