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2013 RAM 1500 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 12 NHTSA recalls and 1,229 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2013 RAM 1500

The 2013 RAM 1500 is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

12
NHTSA Recalls
12 recalls on record
1,229
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
70
Crashes + Injuries
10 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 RAM 1500 (12)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized RAM dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V347000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V821000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V302000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V459000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V287000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V610000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V461000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V237000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V460000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16E041000

Showing 10 of 12 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2013 RAM 1500

Based on 1,229 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
599
Electrical System
155
Engine
86
Power Train
78
Air Bags
70
Service Brakes
36
Suspension
35
Unknown Or Other
34
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RAM 1500 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 484 complaints 2011 687 complaints 2012 693 complaints 2013 1,229 complaints 2014 1,725 complaints 2015 1,412 complaints 2016 1,491 complaints 2017 844 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2010 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 RAM 1500

Is the 2013 RAM 1500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 RAM 1500 has 12 recalls and 1,229 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 RAM 1500 have?
The 2013 RAM 1500 has 12 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 RAM 1500?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 RAM 1500 are: Steering, Electrical System, Engine, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 RAM 1500 safe to buy?
The 2013 RAM 1500 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 12 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year RAM 1500 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the RAM 1500 are: 2010. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.