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.
Engine · Power Train
On 12/7/16, a desolate, straight, country road, i stopped my truck to investigate damage from a deer that had run into the driver's fender while i was driving about 25 mph. Even though i placed the truck in park after my stop (to make it stationary), the ram started moving as i attempted to exit its cabin; and then it drove for about 300 feet at idle speed down the road, where it stopped in a shallow drainage ditch.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10937461
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. After the vehicle was shifted into park, the vehicle independently rolled over an incline and crashed into a tree. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10936534
Power Train
The truck shifted it self into gear while running it was in park i got out and walked away once i was 50' away i heard the truck shift and turned just in time to see it start rolling away. Once i recovered my truck from the bottom of the hill i though maybe i left it in gear and got out unlikely i have owned the truck for three years. I attempted to see if it would repeat i could not get it to sit on my driveway in…
Crash reported
ODI 10926262
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked, it began to roll away. The key was not inside the ignition when the failure occurred. The vehicle collided into a light pole. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,780.
Crash reported
ODI 10907102
Air Bags · Power Train
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a…
ODI 10874198
Power Train
Vehicle has severe vibration that started at approximately 22,000 miles. Vibration has gotten so bad that at speeds in excess of 65 mph if you hit a bump in the road the vehicle will switch lanes on it's on and you must slam on the brakes to regain control. I took vehicle to dealership and was told that the drive shaft was warped and not covered under warranty as it appears something had impacted it. I took the…
ODI 10863475
Power Train · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked on an incline in the driveway, it began to roll back. The rear driver side tire rotated while the vehicle was rolling back. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed. The technician stated that when the vehicle was in park, only one of the wheels would lock. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10822037
Body · Engine · Power Train
I rear ended a semi that was parked on the side of the road. I was going approximately 51 miles per hour. No airbag's deployed, but the front of my vehicle was destroyed.
Crash reported
ODI 10748120
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While in park, the driver exited the vehicle. Moments later, the vehicle erroneously drove forward. The front passenger had to turn the ignition key in order to shut the vehicle off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
ODI 10746012
Power Train
On three separate occasions the vehicle's transmission suddenly began emitting a loud grinding type noise, it stopped pulling forward, and completely stalled in the roadway. After i parked along the side of the roadway and placed the gear shift in park, then back in drive, the vehicle slowly started to pull forward again emitting the loud grinding type noise. Fortunately, i wasn't traveling at a faster speed or on…
ODI 10694594
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Has occurred 3 times within 30 days. At low speeds between 15mph and 35mph, engine stops, gauges go dead and aprox 6 seconds later the transmission slams into park. 1st time it happened i was lightly breaking & coasting for a stop light; 2nd time i was cruising about 35mph; and 3rd time i was accelerating from a dead stop across 4 lanes of traffic. The transmission going into park after the engine and electrical…
ODI 10672562
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving at low speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. Once the vehicle reached a certain speed, the vehicle jerked forward and accelerated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10839854
Electrical System · Power Train
First problem. After locking truck the instrument panel lights and gauges continue to flash and gauges flicker. This goes on for about 10 mins or so. Dealer cant find problem. Second problem is transmission. When coming to a stop and the truck has stopped moving you get a bump from transmission. Once again dealer no help. Been going on for 2 yrs.
ODI 10826018
Electrical System · Power Train · Suspension · Tires
2013 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to transmission shifts hard, tire balance issues, clock, ignition malfunction and other mechanic problems. *smd the consumer stated the clock and ignition switch were repaired. The upper ball joints failed. The dealer offered to assist with repairs for the tires, but the consumer declined. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for repairs made,to be advised about…
ODI 10965608
Air Bags · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. After the vehicle was serviced under a manufacturer's recall for the air bags, there was an abnormal noise coming from the area of the dashboard near the air bags. The failure occurred while the vehicle on or off. The contacted also indicated that while the gear was in drive, the gear randomly switched over to neutral without warning. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10779698
Power Train
When backing up in reverse and shifting into drive the "d" light on the dash and shifter knob flashes on and off. When this happens pressing the accelerator revs the engine up as if in neutral and the vehicle continues to roll backwards. The first time it happened it caught me totally by surprise and because i was on a steep hill my truck rolled backwards into the moving truck waiting for me to pull out. Once i…
Crash reported
ODI 10730725
Power Train
My truck rolled down a hill while in park through my garage and was stopped my rolling into my tractor. My truck was less than a year old and almost totaled. Plus i was hurt trying to jump into the truck to get to the brakes as it was rolling
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10936652
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
I had problems prior to april 2014 but i am just using a time frame when chrysler got involved. In 2013 and 2014 my dodge ram would have the cluster panel come on with air bag service needed first and then the remaining lights would come on to include engine light while simultaneously the windshield wipers would come on. When i took it in to the dealer they tried to repair the problem to include resetting the…
ODI 10604486
Power Train
A few weeks earlier i heard a horrible grinding noise from my transmission while driving at 30-35 mph. I took it into the dealer and they could not duplicate the problem and inspected my vehicle stating that there were no leaks, fluid was fine and transmission was in good shape. I then got my vehicle back after 18 business days in the shop and i heard the grinding again (950 miles later). I got under my truck to…
ODI 10569101
Power Train
Found a hole in my stock muffler. It appears that a spot weld broke or the muffler rusted through. As a result of the hole co will leak out under my vehicle bed then will eventually fill my cab up if the vehicle is running in the parked position. *tr
ODI 10569097
Power Train
One day i was backing out of a parking space and when i turned the shift knob on my 8-speed auto transmission v-6 from "reverse" to "drive" the gear would not engage. When i applied my foot to the accelerator the rpm's increased as if i were in neutral. During this occurrence the "d" on the shift knob was blinking. After turning the knob back to park and then back to drive the transmission engaged and i was able to…
ODI 10565189
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Driving truck in town approx 35 - 40 mph. Can give exact detail / location. Vehicle transmission in "drive". Vehicle has center consul. As vehicle was climbing gradual hill, transmission automatically downshifted. Vehicle immediately went to full throttle uncontrollably. Engine rpm jumped to 6k - 7k. Vehicle speed still increasing. Stepped on gas pedal several times thinking it was stuck with no effect - rpm…
ODI 10560621
Power Train
01/08/14. Upon start up it was stuck in 4th gear. Would not come out of 4th gear. It set an engine light. Dealer did a "flash update" on 01/09/14. Was fine until 02/11/14 and did it again,(would not come out of 4th gear). This time, shutting it off and restarting it (twice) reset it and it came out of 4th gear. *tr
ODI 10563816
Power Train
After driving on snow and slushy roads i couldn't get the vehicle to shift into the reverse or park position. I couldn't even move the selector into those positions. *tr
ODI 10546795
Power Train
2013 dodge ram. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle rear differential failure. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the left rear wheel locked up. The rear axle sheared off, and the brake caliper broke off, at that point the vehicle had no brakes. The wheel and tire were punctured by the caliper bracket, and went into an uncontrollable spin. The vehicle finally came to an abrupt stop against the freeway cement…
ODI 10550247