2013 RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems
- 121
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 121 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- instrument cluster · 20 records
- steering wheel · 15 records
- failure mileage · 14 records
- instrument panel · 13 records
- notified failure · 11 records
- lock unlock · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 56 |
| 30–60k mi | 26 |
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Randomly instrument cluster will go blank. Sometimes check abs system, sometimes check transmission shifter , service trailer brake . This has happened for the last4 months. I can not figure any pattern when it happens.speedometer and rpm guages will sometimes stop[ working and the other guages will work
ODI 11022642
Electrical System · Steering
Eps failure - an indicator light that is not in the manual mind you, suddenly appeared and the power steering completely stopped working. Occasionally the light will cut off and it will work again for a short time then cut back on. This is very dangerous so the truck is undrivable. There was a recall for this on some 2015 and 16 models but not 2013. I ask that mine be included. To service this will cost $2300.
ODI 11044444
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
All steering wheel electrical function not working,including horn,air can not deploy, vehicle had this issue when new and clock spring and wiring was replaced 3 years ago, then recall was done for air bag and now the same problem. Last week almost involved in accident and could not use horn to alert other driver. Cruise control functions also do not operate, i am afraid to let wife drive with kids since air bag will…
ODI 11030111
Electrical System
While driving the vehicle at any speed the instrument cluster and radio goes completely out. The systems reboots (instrument cluster) itself as if its is being started up for. This problem is an reoccurring problem and will happen at any time without warning causing everything to go blank.
ODI 11014612
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the caution indicator illuminated and, after driving for a while, the esc warning indicator also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dallas dodge chrysler jeep dealer (located at 11550 lyndon b johnson fwy, dallas, tx 75238) where diagnostic testing was recommended, but the contact declined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…
ODI 11019619
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
Just out of "dodge warranty" my 3rd brake light took in water. This resulted in a blown 3rd brake light bulb and now leaking of water into my back window and down into the side behind the cover in my truck. This is while stationary and in motion. Risk of mold and 3rd brake light now not working. The back window is solid never damaged or replaced. The third brake light cover was never taken off or replaced. All…
ODI 11004052
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
Non of the gauges work in the steering column including gas rpm and speed. The wipers run non stop and can't be turned off. Blinkers don't which is dangerous to drive. We have had it into the mechanic and the could not find what was wrong. Huge bill no answers useless van. The gage says no bus. This happens all the time.
ODI 10986090
Electrical System
As i'm driving, all of the electrical components on my dash shut down and then come back on one at a time within a minute. My understanding is that the problem is related to the gauge cluster and after a little searching on the internet, it is a well-known issue with the 2013 rams. The problem has been happening randomly since i bought the truck in 2015 and can not be replicated on command. Sometimes i can go a…
ODI 11149622
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I first noticed that, while in drive, the transmission would shift to 4th gear and could not be changed. I could shift from park to reverse but when i tried to go to drive it would go to 4th gear. Then, 2 days ago, i began to notice other problems that appeared to be computer related. When i turned the ruck off there would be a ticking noise in the engine. I checked and it appeared to be the a/c/ compressor. Then it…
ODI 10955406
Electrical System
2013 dodge ram 1500 tradesman caught on fire when i was driving it. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10917343
Electrical System
Purchased truck certified used in oct 2015. Since then, i have had approximately 9 instances of my instrument panel (or cluster) completely shutting off while i am driving. When it shuts off, the screen in the middle completely goes black, the rpms and speedometer, and other gauges go to zero. After a second or 2, everything turns back on as if i had just started the vehicle (ram logo pops up, check engine light is…
ODI 10914517
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Similar to nhtsa id number: 10898441 i have also experienced an interior dome light flickering and also the drivers power window door lock switches stopped working. I was locked out of the vehicle and it was running with all doors locked (by itself) and windows were rolled up. I had to call roadside assistance to get into the vehicle. The switch continued to attempt locking of the door by constantly clicking. Which…
ODI 10910875
Electrical System
Uconnect unit went out, no error codes it was dead no radio no a/c controls. Chrysler replaced it in august 2016. Within weeks ( sept. 17th) i was on i-59 headed out of town the entire dash went out, instruments reset came back on, 30 minutes later dash went out again and reset, 20 minutes later dash went out again. I turned around and headed back home it went out 2 more times. Speed seemed to not affect it as i was…
ODI 10910778
Air Bags · Electrical System
At startup, horn and all electrical buttons on the left side of the steering wheel and back of the steering wheel were inoperative. Unable to make hands free calls, blow horn, or change drivers display screens. Will the steering wheel airbag work? Truck was sent to dealer for repairs and returned not repaired. It's gaong back again. Milage 21,112, owned 36 months and 3 weeks.
ODI 10907370
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Service airbag system. Service electronic braking system. Service pwer steering. Service electronic trottle conteol. Service power steering. These came up wore throng it on to leave for the day. That happened 2 times. Truck had to be towed. Upload to software was done. 2 days later the a/c fan went out. It was replaced but still turned off antway. Dealer stayed radio need to be replaced. 5 wks latter - it's beyond…
ODI 11024746
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Today while driving on the highway at 65 mph, my instrument panel went completely black and speedometer went down to zero. My truck stayed running and driving, but i could not read the speedometer or gauges or operate any turn signals. This happened 5 times on my 45 minute trip. It was very scary as i was in the center lane in houston, tx on 610.
ODI 10898326
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
When driving my radio will turn off and reset it self along with my speedometer cluster it will all turn off while driving so you don't know how fast you are going until it resets and turns back on. *tr
ODI 10948655
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Dash panel flickers on and off when running and driving. Contacted ram directly and said no recalls for my truck. There is recalls for 2013 rams with the same issue but for trucks built 2 months later. This is a safety problem that could lead to a crash.
ODI 10892154
Air Bags · Electrical System
On july 22nd when leaving work, the vehicle was driven out of the parking lot and took two left hand turns and a right hand turn onto a busy road. The turn signals were working intermittingly the last time they were used. Once the right hand turn was completed, and began driving down the road, the drivers steering wheel airbag deployed. Once the vehicle control was regained it was pulled over to the side of the road…
ODI 10896546
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Shortly after buying this pickup it would stall, the dash had an red electrical indicator exposed. The power steering shut down, the brakes were no longer power brakes.. This happened at speeds up to 45 miles an hour. Never happened at high speeds. I live & drive on mountain highways, and at times it took my breath. I would apply the gas pedal, it would eventually begin running again. No matter the time of year. It…
ODI 10896171
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and the service electronic error message illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted minutes later. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the dome light flickered intermittently.…
ODI 10898441
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph, the air conditioning, radio, and speedometer seized. The instrument panel lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
ODI 10874230
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 75 mph, the check engine, abs, and esc warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the speedometer and cruise control seized and the vehicle lost acceleration. The dealer diagnosed the abs module failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
ODI 10874170
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Driver side high and low beams won't come on. Replaced bulbs, have taken it to dealer twice to fix. Fix lasts 1 day. Very difficult to see when driving at night. Worried that other side will go out. All signs point to defective tipm.
ODI 10864976
Electrical System
While driving at any speed anytime day, instrument panel turns off, engine is still running, guages inop, radio cuts out, fan, everything electrical. Then a chime like when you first stick the key in and turn with out starting, then back to normal. Startling to the least, occupants panicing.
ODI 10862227