2013 Ram 3500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 13%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2013 Ram 3500, 13% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My truck has been plagued with a terrible delay in throttle response. When trying to merge into traffic there is a severe delay between imputing throttle and the truck actually accelerating. It's almost like the truck takes 3-6 seconds to realize throttle input. This has become very dangerous when attempting to merge or turn across traffic. I have taken my truck into the dealership but there is nothing available to rectify this. I am clearly not alone on this, many of us having been having lengthy discussions on the forums in hopes of a fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10627800, filed 2014-08, 25 miles“My Ram truck went into a malfunction and limited the speed to 5 miles per hour causing a major highway safety issue. The truck put all passengers and operators in danger. The def system in this vehicle can only be reset by a Ram dealer which causes other issues besides extreme dangers driving conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #11012070, filed 2017-08, 100,000 miles“There is an extreme hesitation between the time the throttle pedal is applied to when the vehicle begins moving. This issues seems to be most noticeable when the throttle petal is pressed slowly and also when the throttle pedal is pressed hard, released, and pressed again. I have had many close calls when merging into traffic or when turning at intersections.”
NHTSA complaint #10638034, filed 2014-09, 25,000 miles“Stepped on accelerator pedal, backed off and stepped back down on pedal. Truck did not respond. Very dangerous when pulling out in front of oncoming cars. This is an ongoing condition, happens all the time if I push on the pedal too hard, the truck takes several seconds to respond.”
NHTSA complaint #10627675, filed 2014-08, 300 miles“Randomly, while attempting to avoid hazards and/or collisions and while merging onto motorway, gas pedal becomes unresponsive for up to 5 seconds. This usually happens from a dead stop; however, has occurred while traveling at highway speeds also.”
NHTSA complaint #10638287, filed 2014-09, 750 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
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 14% |
| 2025 | 5 | 12% |
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 108 | 13% |
| 2017 | 30 | 9% |
| 2016 | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 15 | 7% |
| 2013 | 15 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ram 3500
38 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ram 3500
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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