2013 RAM 1500 Power Train Problems
- 61
- 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 61 stored complaint records:
- 13 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 10 records
- notified failure · 8 records
- without warning · 7 records
- failure failure · 6 records
- shifted park · 5 records
- chrysler dodge · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 31 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Two separate occasions, first incident put vehicle into park left running came back to vehicle and it had rolled forward into front of garage. Second incident parked turned vehicle off at top of driveway woke up next morning to find vehicle at bottom of the driveway.
ODI 11283095
Engine · Power Train
My truck failed the state inspection because 2 exhaust manifold bolts on the passenger side had broken off and were inside the cylinder head with no way to get them out. I had the truck towed to a mechanic upon discovering how deep they had broken off with no success at removing the first one and the mechanic was also unable to remove them. They have now been drilled out by the mechanic which created a coolant leak…
ODI 11278846
Power Train
Check engine code po850 . Dealer states mechatronics valve body needs replacement $2,800. Contacted several dealers and professionals and found this is a common problem with this 8 speed transmission
ODI 11265627
Power Train
My 2013 dodge ram 1500 tradesman has 47338 miles on it and it went into what they refer to as limp mode while going down the highway at 65 mph the shop said it is a common problem with these trucks but there is no recall on it why. I am now 7 months out of factory warranty even though the low miles there needs to be an investigation into this problem there are way too many complaints on line about this it's not safe…
ODI 11231170
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While attempting to leave a restaurant, the shifter seized in fourth gear and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to federico chrysler dodge jeep ram [redacted], located at 1875 e edwardsville rd, wood river, il 62095) where the shift solenoid was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage…
ODI 11206027
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted out of park and crashed into another vehicle without warning. The vehicle was not parked on an incline. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was damaged, but still driveable. The contact called fresno chrysler dodge jeep ram at [redacted] (located at 6162 n blackstone ave,…
Crash reported
ODI 11206328
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway on a steep hill, the contact heard a pop noise. The vehicle shifted, rolled backwards, and crashed into a tree. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The bed of the vehicle was completely damaged. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in…
Crash reported
ODI 11174236
Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I pulled into the driveway behind 2 parked cars. I stopped and put my truck in park and when i took my foot off the brake the truck revved up and went forward, i stepped on the brake to stop the truck, but the brakes failed to stop the truck from running into the 2 cars. As i kept pressing the brake the truck's engine was revving and the tires were burning rubber, i kept pressing the brake and the truck would not…
Crash reported
ODI 11180970
Air Bags · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. When the vehicle was turned off, the gear shift moved without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per manufacturer recall numbers: t79, t35, and r36 at east carolina chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (3401 s memorial dr, greenville, nc 27834, [redacted]),…
ODI 11166480
Power Train
Vehicle shifted out of park while trailer was attached on a hill.
Crash reported
ODI 11114056
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Truck starting to shake and not be able to accelerate, took it to get check out , replace lifters, cam shaft, getting codes of mis fire in cylinder six, then cylinder four. Then cylinder 6 reactivation control performance, then cylinder deactivation system bank 1, oil pressure out of range camshaft advance/ retard disabled. Spent. When driving going over pass or incline trucks starts to shake like its going to…
ODI 11084370
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact called the dealer (rick hendrick jeep chrysler dodge ram, [redacted], north charleston, sc 29406, [redacted]) several times regarding a recall repair for the brakes and power train. The dealer was unable to provide the part from the manufacturer within a reasonable time frame to receive a recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the part would…
ODI 11078783
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the pinon nut loosened from the rear of the vehicle, which caused the rear of the vehicle to lock up. In addition, the driveshaft locked up and then fractured in half. The vehicle was towed to patterson chrysler dodge jeep ram (1611 us-259 bus, kilgore, tx 75662) where it was diagnosed that the rear end locked up on the vehicle and needed to…
ODI 11064106
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (auburn chrysler jeep ram, 1901 grass valley highway, auburn, ca 95603) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 11118574
Power Train · Service Brakes
Brake transmission shift interlock i recently received my latest recall (this recall makes 4 in total since initial purchase of my 2013 ram 1500). This latest recall is t79, and the previous 3 were: t25; r36; r23 all recalls are due to safety related issues on my ram. This latest recall (t79) is the most concerning, because the vehicle can actually roll away while in the park position, without emergency brake…
ODI 11080761
Engine · Power Train
Truck started tapping 4-5 weeks ago. I was advised that it was probably an exhaust manifold leak... To get it fixed at inspection. 5 days ago, truck started skipping and the cil came on. Error code po302. Mechanic diagnosed as cam lobe failure. The truck has 113,500 miles on it all highway. Synthetic oil; plus fuel. Based on my research... This is a problem that seems to be prevalent. Chrysler should cover this…
ODI 11055597
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked, it rolled over the contact's foot, crashed into a tree in a grocery store parking lot, and struck a concrete pillar. A bystander noticed that the gear shifter had shifted out of park. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the body damage was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no…
Crash reported
ODI 11055929
Engine · Power Train
As soon as i start the engine, a loud ticking noise is coming from the engine. After inspecting it, i have broken exhaust manifold bolt that causes exhaust to exit at the head. The exhaust escapes before it reaches the catalytic converter and the muffler thus causing the loud noise. This is a very common problem with the ram hemi engines. It is commonly known as the "hemi tick". Although this has been a widely known…
ODI 11259099
Power Train
I was a passanger in the truck driving down the road and we turned right .. The truck slipped out of gear .. I heard the truck rev up cause the driver had his foot on the gas as nothing had happened .. Both his hands were on the steering wheel so at no time did he turn the dial shifting gears .. The transmission did that mysteriously on its own .. When it did happen i looked at the shifter indicator light and it…
ODI 11021429
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
I have a dodge ram 15000 crew cab laramie. Both tail lights are malfunctioning in the blinkers. When i turn the blinker on it blinks really fast and says the tail lights are bad and need to be replaced. The lights in the back are half out when this happens. It does not happen all the time. I did see there was a recall, but for my vin there is not. So it appears all 2013s seem to be affected. I also have a ticking…
ODI 11089871
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the vehicle was on and in the park position, it independently reversed out of the driveway and crashed into a tree. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,184.
Crash reported
ODI 10968156
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. When the vehicle was shifted into park, it rolled away independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
ODI 10967557
Power Train
Dodge ram 1500 key fob will not start the vehicle. The fob is not reliable, as it has failed yearly since we owned the vehicle. We fear that failure to start poses a safety hazard, as the vehicle could not be removed from a dangerous situation if it stalls.
ODI 10954160
Power Train
During december 2016 and january 2017, a recurring safety issue occurred. While at a stop light twice, the truck surged without warning (while the driver's foot was on the brake) or while in motion, slipped into another gear on several occasions. Given the safety concern, on february 4, 2017 we took the truck to the mechanic who replaced the faulty part related to the gear shift knob issue.
ODI 11000614
Power Train
Vehicle was parked on a slight incline and in park. Parking brake not engaged. Unloading groceries with rt rear door open. The truck rolled backwards about 1.5 feet then stopped. This truck has the column shifter. Noticed complaints concerning rotary shifter. However, it rolled on its own while the shifter was in park position. Temperature was around 25 degrees and clear. Left tires were on dry pavement. Right tires…
ODI 10943694