2013 RAM 1500 Steering Problems
- 50
- 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 50 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Electric Power Assist System · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Truck has a type of electric assisted steering. While driving steering just quits working and very difficult to turn, takes a lot of strength, very dangerous, especially at speed. After shutting off ignition, it will sometimes return to normal, but will again just unexpectedly stop working, very dangerous especially for people that do not possess above average arm strength
ODI 11301614
Steering
The power steering failed on my wife while she was driving. This problem is the same problem as the 2015 ram recall. Why do we not qualify for recall. Luckily she was able to stop and not crash. What is being done about this?
ODI 11297864
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the contact was driving and making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact was able to depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact parked in a nearby parking lot and the power steering warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11282933
Steering
While backing into my parking space at work my 2013 ram 1500 express lost power steering. The service power steering light came on and i lost the ability to steer. The electric motor could be heard trying to turn the rack and pinion but the tires where extremely difficult to turn. This happened at 60,000 miles within 2 weeks of sending my vehicle in to the dealership to fix recalls i had.
ODI 11279713
Steering
Upon starting engine and backing from carport i noticed steering was stiff and 'service power steering' notice and symbol were displayed on dash. Absolutely no electric power steering assist. Tried restarting engine but problem persisted. I had no warning signs whatsoever, as the power steering had been operating exactly as usual the evening before. Thankfully the failure happened as i started the vehicle instead of…
ODI 11279749
Steering
Our 2013 ram 1500 suddenly lost it's power steering. Vehicle had been driving fine but had a "rubbing" noise when turning. Took to mechanic and said "this is typical of ram's". Wondering if that was precursor to electronic power steering (eps) unit to fail. Son had driven truck to school without issue. When started to come home service power steering light came on dash and he was unable to turn the steering wheel.…
ODI 11279336
Steering
Vehicle was in motion backing out of my driveway. When i backed into the street and attempted to roll the steering wheel to the left to align myself in the direction of desired travel, the steering suddenly became extremely hard to turn and a red flashing light (bright red steering wheel followed by an exclamation mark) appeared on my dash. I immediately pulled back into my driveway and the steering wheel was all…
ODI 11255526
Steering
Complaint involving power steering: on june 16th when i was about to head home from a restaurant the car gave me a power steering error and the steering wheel wouldn't move. I had to turn off the car and start it back up for it to go away. I made it home that night but the next morning when i was leaving to work in the morning it gave me the same error and i wasn't able to get the code to go away nor drive the car.…
ODI 11228811
Steering
This vehicle had a catastrophic failure to the steering rack in may of 2019. The vehicle had only 8400 miles and had been in like new condition. The electronic power steering failed, which locked up making it near impossible to handle. If exiting a highway at normal speed there would have been a major crash. Recalls have been done on later models but not the 2013, which was the first year of install. The repair bill…
ODI 11221904
Steering
I was driving home from mccall, id on feb 4th in heavy snowy/ winter conditions in my 2013 ram 1500 when my electronic power steering completely went out going around a corner. Thankfully i was able to manage the steering avoiding a guard rail and going into a river. I was towing a 1967 volkswagen bug behind me as well. The dash lite up and was showing a service power steering light. I pulled over and turned my…
ODI 11176593
Steering
Turned the ignition on and the "service power steering " light came on and when i started the truck there was no power steering. The truck has 49985 miles and now i believe i must pay for the repairs. I was going to buy another dodge but this has changed my mind my next truck will be a chevy 2500 for sure.
ODI 11173034
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the contact was warming up the vehicle, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to swope chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 1012 n dixie hwy, elizabethtown, ky 42701, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the module in the rack and pinion malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 11171312
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While operating the vehicle, the electric power steering became inoperable and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (arrigo dodge, 5851 s. Us hwy 1, fort pierce, fl) and the manufacturer were notified, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 4,800. The vin was unknown.
ODI 11163420
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While operating the vehicle in cold temperatures, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. Also, the "service power steering" message displayed. The vehicle was taken to crown dodge ([redacted], chattanooga, tn) where it was diagnosed that the electric rack and pinion was faulty and needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11172800
Steering
Dashboard reads "check power steering fluid". There is no power steering fluid reservoir on the 2013 dodge ram, it has an electronic power steering. Took to dealer for diagnostics who states the eps and radio use the same module and the eps module requires replacement. The steering wheel is locked up. The vehicle is inoperable with this fix. It cannot simply be wear and tear on a 5 year old vehicle. The eps module…
ODI 11140734
Steering
Electric power steering rack went out 26500 miles 2700.00 to replace.this is a safety issue! Recalled 2015 model but not 13&14! And they had problems. I guess it will take a death.
ODI 11123351
Steering
When starting truck a dash indication of "service power steering" is displayed. Attempt to turn steering wheel and it manual steering. No assist. Turn vehicle off for 5 minutes and start again and issue returns. Vehicle is unsafe to drive without power steering.
ODI 11119613
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Driving vehicle when digital instrument cluster went black and engine stopped total loss of braking and steering assist. Loss of control of vehicle which rolled to stop. No collision or damage to vehicle. Vehicle restarts and driveable no digital information displayed. Dealer says digital instrument cluster failure. Concern definite safety risk if happened in traffic or when turning or stopping. Did the failure of…
ODI 11112723
Steering
Electric power steering quit working on 6/28/18. Vehicle had only 29000 miles at time of problem. Dodge would not cover replacement for steering rack. Dodge ram 1500 had a recall on this steering rack in 2015. But would not cover the 2013. The coast for replacement was 2617.00 vehicle was in motion on city street.
ODI 11112395
Steering
Driving 2013 ram 1500 with only 36,623 miles on the odometer. Made a right hand turn at major intersection, without any warning, the steering wheel would not turn, reacted instantly applying brakes to prevent collision. At that point, the dash light illuminated steering wheel, indicating problem after the occurrence. This could have been catastrophic to others and myself, by not having steering control. After taken…
ODI 11103618
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Driving assistance features were rendered unavailable during a software update which i believe contributed to a collision. The vehicle was in motion on a highway when control was lost resulting in a crash.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11098521
Steering
Turned the ignition on and the "service power steering " light came on and when i started the truck there was no power steering. The truck had 38000 when this happened.
ODI 11192672
Steering
Truck lost electric steering when i was driving the vehicle. Safety issue, steering very hard to do manually
ODI 11083946
Steering
Power steering modular went bad thay had to replace the entire power steering rack went out when i was driving down the interstate could not turn the wheels at all
ODI 11076233
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While attempting to reverse out of the driveway, the power steering seized. The vehicle was towed to mark dodge ([redacted], lake charles, la 70607) where it was diagnosed that the entire front end needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on january 23, 2018. On march 28, 2018, while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering ability seized again. The vehicle was towed to…
ODI 11208910