2013 RAM 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 24
- 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 24 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
My vehicle has been giving trouble for the past 3 months, with the electrical panel going off while driving on streets and highways, not being able to control speed or brakes, windshield wipers coming on randomly, signals not working, false alarms for washer fluid, radio and bluetooth shutting down and car shutting down and not starting altogether. I've taken it to 3 different shops and mechanics, who all had a hard…
ODI 11300516
Service Brakes
Error showed up in the truck. "service abs system" and "service towing brake". Looked into this and it seems to be a really common issue. The error occured by simply driving on the interstate and not towing or hauling anything. Also, one error for "4x4 temporarily unavailable".
ODI 11252096
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Wheels
The passenger front headlight keeps burning out its happened 3 times while i was driving. The dash screen keeps saying services tire pressure system these things have been happening for about 4 months . The vehicle was in motion on a highway at night.
ODI 11231629
Engine · Service Brakes
Purchase my ram 1500 with the 5.7 in late 2014. I have put approx 78k miles on my truck and notices a clicking /knocking noise and loss of oil pressure intermittently. After have my mechanic look it over, the motor is having cam and lifter problems. This seems to be a common issue online . In fact, i now noticed several other ram trucks driving by me in parking lots, or at stop lights that have a faint version of…
ODI 11222690
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
Service Brakes
When driving down the road my truck slows it's self down and then my breaks lock up. If the breaks are bled it can move but will do it all over again. The abs light,traction control light and brake light are on. A decoder only bring up a code saying abs. If the truck sits for a few days the breaks have to be bled off before it can be started as it's a push button start.
ODI 11144425
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving 57 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck and would not release. The contact applied both feet in an attempt to depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would not stop accelerating and there was a complete loss of brake functionality. The contact managed to pull off the road and placed the vehicle in the park position. The…
Fire reported
ODI 11122703
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
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
Service Brakes
I checked online and it states there is a remedy to get my truck fixed, however i just got off the phone and have to wait to get another recall letter. If it states online there is a remedy why do i have to wait to get another letter ? I guess if my vehicle rolls away, it is okay with mopar.
ODI 11093940
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
Service Brakes
Based upon the recall dodge has not had the part to repair it. I have called on 3 separate occasions to get the part ordered prior to making an appointment and they refuse to do so.they have stated they do not have the part on hand. The brake transmission shift interlock (btsi) locking pin may become stuck in the open position. A btsi locking pin stuck in the open position may allow the transmission to be shifted…
ODI 11131027
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
Service Brakes
For the past several months i've noticed either drive train surging or brake failure at low speeds while parking - the truck seems to lurch forward unexpectedly. I thought it might have happened while pressing the brake pedal over a few seconds or possible shift issues while parking but i haven't been able to purposely duplicate it. Tonight while driving about 35 mph i slowed behind a vehicle making a turn when the…
ODI 10986275
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 75 mph, the check engine, abs, and esc warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the speedometer and cruise control seized and the vehicle lost acceleration. The dealer diagnosed the abs module failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
ODI 10874170
Service Brakes
The safety brake isn't always holding. Also the light which says the brake is on won't go off until you keep playing with parking release over and over. There is a recall, but they said my vin is not on the recall list even though it is the same year and model.
ODI 10781785
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
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and an unusual noise sounded. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed that the rotors needed to be replaced. The contact was uncertain which rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10730878
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was sitting in my truck in front of a convenience store for 20-30 minutes with the engine running while i caught up my texts and calls. When i got ready to leave i put my foot on the brake and put the vehicle in reverse. I glanced my mirrors and looked over my right shoulder and started to ease my foot off of the brake as i've done many times in the past. The next thing i know, i'm moving forward as if i had…
Crash reported
ODI 10594003
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
Service Brakes
Front calipers randomly started leaking fluid. *tr
ODI 10569102
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the service electronic braking system light illuminated. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 34.
ODI 10535708
Engine · Service Brakes
Engine died at freeway speeds , ,taken to dealership 3 times, finally got it back , while driving on my way home it died again , could not stop until i hit cement culvert for water run off, damaging front bumper, had it towed to dealership where it sits now. The engine keeps shutting down without warning while driving on california freeways, big safety issue. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10616513
Service Brakes
Tl - the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, he attempted to engaged the brakes but the calipers locked causing the vehicle to go into on coming traffic. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The technician diagnosed that the calipers, rotors, brake pads were replaced. The remedy failed to repair the failure. The…
ODI 10563758
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2013 RAM 1500.
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