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
When using the horn driving or stationary, there is a significant delay from depressing the steering wheel center and the horn sounding. The delay renders the horn relatively useless for timely warning to other vehicles. This has resulted in multiple close calls. Horns are meant as warning devices, seconds count at speed and this delay is an extreme safety issue.
ODI 10789526
Electrical System
Fuses continue to blow from various outlets/hubs/plugs in the vehicle. Random noise comes from under dash when car is turned off. Key(fob) also gets stuck in the ignition and will not come out unless truck is turned back on. *tr
ODI 10645005
Electrical System
I was parked and the truck didn't start back up. Truck was less than 2 weeks old when this happened. The steering wheel was locked. Turned out not to be the battery which was the first guess. The dealer said it had something to do with the anti-theft system that was installed and then taken out when i purchased the truck. This happened in october 2013 and i've been driving it until today 7/1/14. The same thing…
ODI 10607648
Electrical System
I am providing a follow-up on my 2013 dodge ram. Both chrysler and the dealer have worked on my truck numerous times to keep the truck panel lights from coming on. I am still losing my brakes and power steering. All the lights on the cluster panel continue to keep going on which is just about every day now. I have finally parked the truck and plan to see if we can afford a third vehicle. The problems are almost a…
ODI 10610922
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
On august 26th i was traveling in my truck at about 58mph with the cruise control on. As i entered a 45mph speed zone i tapped the brake pedal to disengage the cruise. The truck maintained speed so i pressed the brake pedal many times with the truck not slowing down. I then had to hit the brakes quite hard to slow down. While doing this i noticed a message come up on the info screen which read service electronic…
ODI 10548834
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the horn failed to sound after numerous attempts. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the horn would activate only when pressure was applied to the logo that was affixed in the center of the steering wheel. The technician also informed the contact that the vehicle was functioning as…
ODI 10541793
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a left turn to exit highway traffic, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle resumed normally after being restarted. In addition, the headlights and panic alarm would activate independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic but was unable to locate a failure code. The vehicle was also test driven,…
ODI 10548102
Electrical System
30july2013 truck was towed to dealership due to not starting and leaving my wife stranded. Dealership replaced ignition. 14sept2013 back to dealership with same symptoms. Shows key in ignition which will not allow you to lock doors, radio stays on, dashboard lights stay on, do not need key with chip to start truck. Back to dealership and fixed ignition. 1oct2013 back to dealership for same ignition issue. Dealership…
ODI 10547649
Electrical System
On about 3jul13, my wife and i found out that the running lights for our travel trailer weren't working. All other lights were working, so we continued driving during daylight hours. On returning home, i found out that the trailer lights worked when hooked up to a battery, but there was no power going to the appropriate prong in the wiring harness even though the running lights on the truck functioned. I brought the…
ODI 10532713
Electrical System
My truck have been in the shop 5 times. 3 times for overheating 2 times for a computer problem it shut off stuff like headlights turn signals radio dash gauges windows and lock so when that's done it shuts the truck off and it stop were its at and don't come back on at all until an hour latter i have own this truck for 5 month and i can seem to keep it out of the shop. *tr
ODI 10520786
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 10705137
Electrical System
The 8.4" multi-display terminal (mdt) became inoperable and i was unable to control heat/ac/defroster or view the back up camera which created an unsafe condition while backing the vehicle. My truck has been returned to the dealer several times to have the computer updated, re-flashed and untimely replaced. I've had to take off from work several times to bring this vehicle in and lost time. On 4/2/14, i brought my…
ODI 10577034
Electrical System
While driving, the front driver seat will automatically adjust, (move back and forth) sometimes. Also, it shows memory system not available while not in park. Sometimes, the radio volume will not turn down, nor channel change will not work. The radio channels would change on their own. This includes satellite, radio, or phone plugged in. Sometimes, when you try to turn the a/c fan speed up it won't go. You have to…
ODI 10598236
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Instrument cluster failure while driving. Instrument cluster shuts down while driving and instrument cluster fails while driving. Instrument cluster so far has rebooted and returned to working condition but so far cluster has failed around 20+ times while driving. Unknown if instrument cluster will resume functioning after failure until it does restart. Secondary condition to entertainment cluster multiple failure.…
ODI 10575286
Electrical System
The ram trucks use a logic circuit to control all electronics. The horn in these vehicles also uses this logic circuit, instead of using the traditional direct connect or relay configuration that most cars/trucks use. Because of this logic circuit, there is an approximate 1 second delay between the time the horn is depressed until the horn actually sounds. This vehicle was in for service this week and the dealer…
ODI 10510300
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Led headlights get condensation causing reduced brightness and visibility. Dealership replaced the headlights. The new ones had the same problem. I was then told that condensation was normal, and that was how the light was designed. *tr
ODI 10520235
Electrical System · Power Train
This is a new vehicle. Four times i encountered the display of the message vehicle not in park while driving on the road. This is a very confusing and dangerous message since it appears to be related to a door not being fully closed. I reported it to the dealer on march 11th. The manager appeared to be aware of a problem with this message and said he will report it to an engineer when he visits the dealership. The…
ODI 10502445
Electrical System
Outside ambient temperature sensor inaccurately reads temperature (usual 8-12 degrees less than actual ambient temperature) this affects several functions of the vehicles features (auto heated seats and steering wheel also vented seats). *tr
ODI 10503328
Electrical System
My 2013 dodge ram 1500 on multiple occasions has nearly allowed accidents due to the horn being delayed. I complained and took in to the dealership to be repaired but the dodge service representative told me there is not a problem because it works as designed. Obviously there is a flaw in their design. I researched this problem on the internet and many people have complained of the same thing. The horn control on…
ODI 10533336
Electrical System
Plastic key ---can not remove from switch----will turn of engine---but will not come out of key hole----have to leave in truck---does not happen all the time----next time driven may come out and then may not-----this seem like not reading truck shift handle is not in park-----you can leave in truck and lock but dash lights do not time off---have taken dealer and they can not fix-----this could lead to a lot of…
ODI 10496174
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My truck will not start, it won't even turn on.it continuously says check the fuel cap and the check engine light will turn on but absolutely nothing is wrong with it (before it started to act up). Even though it seems like the batteries dead and we know it won't turn on it's still making a loud like clicking or knocking noise. It will stop for a minute and then start again. I've never heard a car do that before so…
Crash reported
ODI 11306436