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
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 30, the instrument panel became inoperable. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed instrument cluster monitor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,500.
ODI 10851902
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving at any speed, the instrument panel became inoperable. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally. The contact stated that the failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
ODI 10935530
Electrical System · Engine · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that strong exhaust fumes encompassed the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The dealer (peterson dodge chrysler jeep ram, 5801 e gate blvd, nampa, id 83687, [redacted]) diagnosed that the exhaust manifold had an internal failure, which was leaking fluid into the engine compartment due to the bolts shearing off. The dealer replaced the exhaust manifold and…
ODI 11123031
Electrical System
The electrical instrument panel just goes out for no reason causing all gauges to be useless for a few seconds. This has happened more and more. Dealer has no information or remedy. Could cause accidents or even worse if not corrected. This happens driving on all roads. The last time was 1/26/16 early morning.
ODI 10822196
Electrical System
Truck shut off while driving on the interstate. There was a message on the dash stating "wrong key fob". I had an occasion when i first got the truck where the ignition key was no longer reconized and would not start the truck. At this time, the truck was still under the factory warranty and a new key was given to me so i had two working ignition keys. I was a little uneasy of only having one key on me and for the…
ODI 10819057
Electrical System · Headlights
Head lights cut out do to connectors over heating. Doors locks do not operate at times. In motion or not.
ODI 11013354
Electrical System
The steering wheel has a short in the wiring which caused the cruse control, horn, information center controls, voice recognition controls, to stop working dealer claims that this issue is not currently under any recall and that accidental air bag deployment should not be an issue. I believe this to be a safety issue. Also found with this issue that there is in fact recall for this vehicle ( not vin specific) for a…
ODI 10852532
Electrical System
Center instrument panel keep going out i had it had the dealership 5 times, headlights on driver side go out and after the new chip was put into uconnect that flickers
ODI 10790277
Electrical System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While repairing the vehicle according to nhtsa campaign number: 15v461000 (equipment) with the usb inserted, the message board went blank and failed to function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the radio had burned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Fire reported
ODI 10789541
Electrical System
2013 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to numerous faults with the on-board computer. *smd the dealer performed several upgrades with no success. The consumer stated the faults included the power assist braking system not working, the power steering did not engage, making steering impossible. Several times the door would not lock from the inside while the vehicle was parked, on several occasions the vehicle…
ODI 10671069
Electrical System
While driving the radio and all dash electrical components shut off for approx 10-20 seconds and then apparently reboot. The truck does not lose power. This happened since purchase and has been flash drive updated approx 4 times and 2 new radio/computers replaced. Dealership has no idea as to why or what causes this.
ODI 10749693
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted and the steering turned towards the right. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
ODI 10760990
Electrical System
Attempted to start my ram 1500, after turning the key the message screen read wrong key fob. My truck does not utilize a fob. The truck was stuck in park and needed to be towed to a dealership. Did some research online seems this is a common problem with 2013 ram 1500s and can be a recurring issue.
ODI 10748977
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and various warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle had to be jumpstarted; however, the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the vehicle operated abnormally. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.
ODI 10746055
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
Bought the pickup in january 2016 one previous owner everything original the passenger side headlight connector pin needs tightened constantly because the low beam high beam loses connection and won't come on unless you pull headlight and tighten the connector pins. It happens at various times in various situations while driving it will also flicker on and off. Parklight works fine. I don't know actual date because…
ODI 10937772
Electrical System
Center dash cluster reboots while driving. Vehicle keeps running while cluster recycles. It has occurred dozens of times since i purchased the vehicle. It occurs at multiple speeds and sometimes when i am sitting at a stop light. I have been reporting this problem to the dealer service departments since it first occurred. No one seems to have a clue as to the root cause. Multiple software updates have not fixed the…
ODI 10714193
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
I started noticing my drivers side headlight flickering for a few days and now the low and high beam lights are both out. I attempted to replace the bulbs and realized they were fine. The day after, the windshield wipers turned on by themselves and now my driver side window wont roll down. I've been told that it is my (tipm) totally integrated power module and it will cost around $800 or more to replace. So i did…
ODI 10715315
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 2013 dodge ram 1500 and as i was coming to a stop. When i began to cost out onto the road i hit the accelerator the was a huge engine rev but no power as i looked to the shifter on the dash the d was flashing orange had to put my foot on brake shift to n and then wait for a few seconds to shift back into d and pull away. Had another vehicle been coming i would have been in bad shape. This is at…
ODI 10703155
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the cruise control became inoperable. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the switch and wiring harness failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
ODI 10852792
Electrical System · Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the headlights and the instrument panel failed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an unknown location where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.
ODI 10763609
Electrical System
Driving on interstate and gauges radio everything electronic in the truck shuts off and restarts. Lasts for 5-7 seconds then back to normal. Nothing else gets affected so far. Just bought the truck owned it for 10 days and has happened twice so far. Makes me very nervous when it happens. *tr
ODI 10692866
Electrical System
While driving at 45 mph the dash shut down for about 30 seconds. It has done this three other times and when taken to the dealership for repair, they cannot duplicate the problem. So nothing gets done about it. I am afraid that there may be a loose connection somewhere that will cause heat and burn my truck, or i may get startled as the dash starts flashing on and off at night and jerk the steering wheel and wreck…
ODI 10691377
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the speedometer went to zero, the vehicle stalled, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was restarted and was able to be driven. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.
ODI 10683190
Electrical System
Electric door locks work intermittently on the four door of the cab. It is not a door actuator issue as the doors lock and unlock in an unusual pattern. It appears to be related to a control module. This door lock and unlock issue could interfere with child safety locks as i see it. There are multiple reports of this issue with other owners as evidenced with online searches.
ODI 11300629
Electrical System
On the evening of january 14th 2015, i drove to a local gas station and shut off the engine while i put fuel in my truck. When i put the key in the ignition, the truck would not start and the message center stated "wrong key fob". The truck had to be towed to a local chrysler dealer. It has now been at the dealer for 5 days. The dealer thinks that possibly the wireless ignition module malfunctioned and needs to be…
ODI 10676398