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
Steering wheel stopped working went round and round while driving. Truck has 31000 miles but out of warranty because of years. I could not steer but was fortunately barely moving in parking lot. Dodge refused to acknowledge issue of pay for repairs. *bf *tr
Crash reported
ODI 11071798
Steering
Vehicle has electronic power steering. The computer controlling the power steering has failed at 92,000 miles. Pretty dangerous due to the size, weight & tires on a big truck like this. I understand that at 92,000 mile things fail but the computer that controls steering is dangerous. I called chrysler and they said can't help me. It happened when the weather got cold here in atlanta.
ODI 11058608
Steering
Vehicle randomly loses the power steering at both high and low speeds and can't be safely controlled. Sometimes the light comes on and sometimes it doesn't. However, it's very dangerous trying to steer such a heavy truck. This causes it to be almost impossible to steer the vehicle and if you get stuck on a highway. Good luck if you lose it and you need to make a quick turn.
ODI 11053400
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
The complaint had to do with the complete failure of the power steering. On the morning of october 30 while driving at approximately 45 mph the steering wheel seemed to lock in place for a split second and then no power steering, i was lucky traffic was light and not in a curve, i was able to manually pull of to the side. Had this been in traffic and or a curve this could have been disastrous of myself and any…
ODI 11044858
Steering
While driving 35mph, the electronic stability control light came on. My wheel alignment was not longer straight. I went to a alignment shop and the tech said the rack and pinion is no good, the bushings are worn and they can not align the vehicle. Rack and pinion bolts are not straight. Bushings are worn. Pictures are attached.
ODI 11268281
Steering
I was driving down a city street at 45 mph and my power steering suddenly failed causing my steering wheel to lock up. The steering was so locked up i had to put all my strength into pulling over onto a side street. I had to drive into oncoming traffic lanes and park on the wrong side of the roadway. After several google searches my vehicle a 2013 dodge ram 1500 has electric power steering and after taking the…
ODI 11022496
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
Steering
The electric power steering (eps) failed without warning july 7, 2017at 28559 miles while traveling at 55mph. The vehicle became dangerously difficult to steer almost resulting in an accident. Out of warranty the repair cost was $2175
ODI 11051404
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
The passenger side front wheel bearing was iniquitously greased at time of manufacture, causing failure without warning,and the front wheel came off, damaging the upper and lower control arms,break caliper,rotor, hub and wheel assembly, causing the truck to go out of control with no breaks. I have observed similar complaints on makeitsafer.com ,this is a lie safety issue and could have caused a fatal accident had…
Crash reported
ODI 11002359
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. After starting the ignition on the vehicle, the power steering failed. At times, the power steering appeared to work properly. The contact felt that this was a safety issue and was dangerous if the failure occurred while the vehicle was in motion. The dealer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10926004
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
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. After the vehicle was started, the service power steering warning light illuminated and the steering became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10863596
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number(s): 15v460000 (air bags) 15v459000 (steering). However, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10855370
Steering
15sep15, i dropped off my truck at fremont motors of casper wy this morning just after 0730 to get three recalls fixed. I called the dealership at 1224 to get a status update and talked to kayle who told me that the person in charge of my work order was on a test drive with a customer and took my information for that person to call me back when he gets back from the test drive and was not able to get any information…
ODI 10764044
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
Steering
On the incident date i experienced my vehicle drifting to the right in steering. I checked my tire pressure which checked out. I then had my alignment check which was fine. I will soon rotate tire along with an oil changed. But i just seen this recall about the 1500 series. Even though my year isn't listed. I am worried and curious as to if the problem is related with similar malfunctioning parts.
ODI 10744494
Service Brakes · Steering
Had to start braking quickly and the shaking what the dealer now tells me is from warped rotors created a very unsafe feeling and has to affect the braking performance. I believe that no vehicle with now 27000 miles on it should have warped rotors. Seems pretty obvious they are either defective or the cheapest quality rotor they could purchase.this vehicle iis designed for towing, and hauling a variety of iitems.…
ODI 10745393
Body · Steering · Suspension
While traveling on a paved road at about 25-30 mph, right front tire blew out. The tire was separated from inside bead all across top of tread to outside bead. Tire blowing out caused damage to fender. No evidence that the tire struck anything in the road, initial report from a goodyear rep said that the tire just separated. Nothing was found in the road or vicinity to indicate that the tire struck anything
ODI 10918152
Steering
The 2013 dodge ram was the first year to use electronic power steering. The chip/module that controls this process is located in the steering rack. The module had an "internal failure". I was very lucky this did not happen while the vehicle was in operation. There would have been no way for me to safely get a vehicle this large parked safely without any power steering. I researched the issue online i found multiple…
ODI 10730775
Steering
I noticed some vibration in the front end when i got over 55 mph for a few days, off and on, and then the vibration almost turned into a floating/hydroplaning feeling every once in a while. Took the truck in to my local mechanic and he found two bolts that hold the rack n pinion steering together were about a 1/2 turn from coming completely detached which would result in no steering capability. He said there was no…
ODI 10744647
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle started to swerve from left to right which made the vehicle difficult to control. The failure recurred numerously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic aligned the front end, but the failure recurred. The mechanic stated that the springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10759729
Steering
Steering sticks when making slight right turn at speeds below 45 mph. *tr
ODI 10691980
Steering · Suspension
There is a loud "click" noise inside of the front drivers side wheel. It occurs when the vehicle has the wheel completely turned to one direction which makes me believe it's steering or something inside the suspension. It was told to me at the dealership that it was a ball joint, which was replaced and it still happened again.
ODI 10743687
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