2013 Ram 1500

1,101 serious complaints of 1,277, the most about steering (638) and engine (123); per car on the road, 1.4× this model's usual year. 12 recalls. NHTSA investigation PE16014: vehicle rollaway. NHTSA investigation RQ23003: intermittent/comp loss of power steering.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while reversing at 2 MPH, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the power steering rack assembly needed to be replaced and reprogrammed.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Aug 2023

“Exhaust manifold bolts broken. I had 2 broken bolts on the passenger side and 1 on the driver side. This caused a ticking noise upon start up that would then go away after the engine warmed up. No regularly scheduled maintenance would have prevented this from happening and has to be a faulty part/design with the 5.7l v8 hemi.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jan 2019

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. (09-002-14, Jun 2014)
• Extended coverage Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. (09-010-16, Jul 2016)
• Extended coverage Mopar: chrysler: extended warranty on the fuel tank inlet check valve has been announced on 2007-2008 ram 1500 pick up trucks. *lj (D-14-23, Sep 2014)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

1,277 owner complaints · 12 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 15–21 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features