2013 RAM 1500

12 recalls, 1,581 complaints - 771 TSBs - 4/5 safety rating

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power ... Read more

Consequence

If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this rec... Read more

1,103,209 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. ... Read more

Consequence

Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.

1,482,874 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

AIR BAGS

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). ... Read more

Consequence

If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.

1,021,279 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.

Consequence

If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners to remove the front seat covers and return them for a full refund. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S30.

345 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equip... Read more

Consequence

Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler deale... Read more

1,416,903 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center option. The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub ... Read more

Consequence

This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. Additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may... Read more

1,059,444 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air ... Read more

Consequence

Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R23.

667,441 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Defect Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.

Consequence

The transmission output shaft fracture could result in a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park'.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmissions, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Customers may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is N65.

4,194 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Defect Description

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 4x4 trucks manufactured June 26, 2012, through February 5, 2013. Due to a software issue with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module, the ESC system may be disabled when the vehicle is started.

Consequence

A disabled ESC system may result in loss of directional control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ESC module software, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N37.

45,896 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Defect Description

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps. In the affected vehicles, the turn signal indicator may not flash at a double rate to give a notification to the driver ... Read more

Consequence

Without a warning that the turn signal is malfunctioning, the driver would continue to use the vehicle, unaware that other drivers on the road are not being notified that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N35.

17,411 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Defect Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured manufactured June 25, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the coolant bypass valve may stick in a position that does not allow coolant to flow into the heater core. Thus, these ve... Read more

Consequence

Without a properly working windshield defrosting system, a buildup of mositure or ice could limit the driver's ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace replace the suspect coolant valves along with an updated calibration, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N25.

498 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

PARKING BRAKE

Defect Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured December 17, 2012, through January 22, 2013. The parking brake cable equalizer was set incorrectly and may not hold the vehicle on a 20% grade. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the parkin... Read more

Consequence

If the parking brake fails to operate as designed, the vehicle could roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reset the parking brake cable equalizer if required, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N22.

6,574 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

Complaint Statistics

1,581 total complaints 116 crashes 23 fires 75 injuries 2 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	236
ENGINE	212
STEERING	190
POWER TRAIN	138
AIR BAGS	116
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	105
SERVICE BRAKES	67
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	53
SUSPENSION	46
STRUCTURE:BODY	43

Incident date: Jul 12, 2026

I was driving and my power steering light cane on and the power steering went out

Incident date: Jun 21, 2026

Abs module shut down causing truck to lose control. Now all drive train systems are locked out

Crash

Incident date: Jun 15, 2026

Ram has a known issue with the air suspension giving out which can cause the lights to shine up in the air or lower on the pavement. This can also lead to one side dipping or leaning which makes driving difficult at best. It’s such a known problem many individuals opt to delete the suspension and ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2026

Abs module shut down causing truck to lose control. Now all drive train systems are locked out

Crash

Incident date: Jun 21, 2026

Abs module shut down causing truck to lose control. Now all drive train systems are locked out

Crash

Incident date: Jun 24, 2026

I was on my way to work, and the power steering stopped working as I was making a turn. The power sterring light came on in the dash. The mechanic told me he had worked on a few with the same issue, and that it was probably the rack, but he checked the fuses and wiring first. A new rack is $3800.

Incident date: Jul 2, 2026

EPS (Electronic Power Steering) failed while driving. Red steering wheel with exclamation point lights up on dash and loss of steering. Local dealership blamed it on low mileage and lots of city driving when I called them about repairs. They are a week out or more just to diagnose the issue... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2026

My power steering stopped functioning all of a sudden when driving on the road. I had to steer after that with much force and taking up almost two lanes when turning

Incident date: Jul 2, 2026

Incident date: Jul 1, 2026

Loss of power steering during turning. Steering wheel goes stiff and bucks while warning lights light up. After turning vehicle off and checked fuses for electronic steering it worked and then later it occurred again while pulling into main road.

Incident date: Jun 26, 2026

While driving and making a left hand turn at a major intersection my electronic power steering failed and put myself and my passenger at risk as it was extremely difficult to make the turn and my truck ended up hitting the curb before completing the turn. There was the potential to hit pedestrians o... Read more

Incident date: Jun 26, 2026

Incident date: Jul 8, 2024

Vehicle steering became extra hard to steer. Has now been parked for about 12-24 months as could not steer. Not enough personal strength to move/steer it.

Incident date: Jun 25, 2026

Started vehicle this morning 6-25-26 and noticed the power steering light flashing. Shut off truck and started again but light still flashing. This is the first time this has happened as I have driven the truck everyday without any issues before.

Incident date: Jun 23, 2026

Power steering goes in and out while driving which causes the steering wheel to get very stiff and lose the ability to steer the half-ton vehicle. This is a huge flaw in the design and wildly unsafe

Incident date: Jun 5, 2026

The electronic steering suddenly went out while driving. Became an intermittent issue for a couple days and then fully died all the components and fuses have been checked. Just a service steering light on the dash is on, once the problem started. I am an independent technician. The vehicle can be in... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2026

The power steering stopped working several times on a local trip I was on today. The steering unexpectedly became hard to steer, and the power steering failure alarm came on. I parked my vehicle at my destination, and when I started to return home, the steering failed again as i was leaving the Dr's... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2026

Electronic Power Steering failure. It is available for inspection on request although we can not move the truck. Do to no steering and we do not want to damage anything else by driving it. Luckily we were not traveling at the time. This happened yesterday. We have not taken it to a repair facility. ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

The electric power steering light came on and has caused difficulties driving the vehicle.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

The electric power steering light came on and has caused difficulties driving the vehicle.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

The electric power steering light came on and has caused difficulties driving the vehicle.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

The contact owns 2013 RAM 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, when attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road and turned the vehicle off, turned ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 11, 2026

Complete and sudden loss of power steering assistance. Occurred June 11, 2026.No warnings prior to failure.Failure occurred in my driveway thankfully. No accident or injuries. Diagnostics performed by owner to determine electrical failure within the EPS.

Incident date: Jun 8, 2026

2024 Engine failed while moving at 70mph out of state. De-accelerated rapid as I was changing lanes and was almost hit by two vehicles. Once of the interstate, I made it to the shoulder of an exit ramp that was a blind spot. Cars exiting to this ramp almost always had to veer to keep from hitting ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 24, 2026

Transmission failure at 127,000 miles. Multiple flairs in transmission resulting in total rebuild

Incident date: Apr 24, 2026

.2016 F-150 Ford Truck. Purchased from a used car dealership. While driving the truck on a freeway at about 40 MPH, accelerated to 55 MPH and changed lanes. Engine went into limp mode. Check engine light flashed. Started to deaccelerate. Moved vehicle over to shoulder. Fault codes: P0340, P0344, P03... Read more

Incident date: Jun 8, 2026

Vehicle: 2024 Tesla Model Y Date of Incident: XXX Location: Southbound XXX Express Lanes near the [XXX]/[XXX] exit split in [XXX]. At the time of the incident, Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised was engaged. I was traveling in the Express Lanes and intended to remain in the Express Lanes. I... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

Power steering went out for 2-3 seconds as I was making a turn into a street , this happened twice to be exact

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

-Engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. -This issue presents a significant safety hazard for my two small children and me. On multiple occasions, we have been unable to move due to severe traffic congestion, lea... Read more

Incident date: May 18, 2026

The engine will shut off completely while traveling a a normal rate of speed. The temperature gauge will malfunction and report high temperature (when there is none) and the engine will shut off. It cannot be restarted without putting the car in park and pressing the brake while in the midst of mo... Read more

Incident date: May 18, 2026

1) within three months of vehicle purchase (and in perpetuity to-date ever since), the infotainment system intermittently causes static/crackling when connected to CarPlay. 2) within six months of initial purchase (and in perpetuity to-date ever since), also between each subsequent biannual oil chan... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2026

I was on the highway doing 70mph and went to break and I had no brakes. I was terrified. I kept trying and I got it to break and pressed again and lost them again. Eventually the pressure on the breaks returned. The remaining ride home was just scarey.

Incident date: May 9, 2026

The car has developed a growl/whine from the transmission. A trip to the mechanic determined that it sounded as if a bearing inside the transmission is failing. A check online showed multiple complaints regarding the transmission failing with the same issues as my car, and what appeared to be a po... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2026

Driving home from church this morning, the vehicle experiences a sudden loss of power and the car went into “limp mode”. Even the pedal floored and the engine rpms high, the car would barely go about 25 or 30 mph. A message from the dash board told me to pull over and leave the engine running to... Read more

Incident date: Nov 6, 2025

Hi my name Is [XXX] . JD Byrider financed me this car knowing that it had open recalls putting me and my family's lives in danger. The car has had electrical problems since Ive had it. Every other day different lights appear on the dashboard Service Airbags ,Service ABS and traction ESC off are some... Read more

Incident date: Apr 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The conta... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 FORD F-150. The contact stated a mechanical failure regarding the vehicle's sunroof feature. The contact stated that the sunroof fails to retract or close fully on its own. To achieve a complete closure, the contact must manually apply significant force to the glass panel. Th... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2026

While I was driving on the freeway, I heard what sounded like a gunshot. I slowed down and exited the nearest exit. After checking my vehicle windows and seeing no damage, I got out of my car and noticed the front sunroof panel glass had shattered. I am not sure how this can happen.

Incident date: Apr 27, 2026

Whilst driving on the highway, the passenger rear quarter glass detached from the car and flew into the bushes on the side of the road. I heard a whistling sound coming from the inside of the car. I checked to see if one of the windows had been opened, yet they were all closed. I figured I would ch... Read more

Incident date: Apr 2, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, and the vehicle was driving sluggishly, with the check engine warning light illuminated and the message “Engine Power Reduced” displayed. The veh... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2026

On at least three occasions, the emergency braking system has engaged when there was no risk of a collision. The vehicle ahead was moving forward and was a safe distance ahead. This has occurred even when the forward collision system is set to "Late." When the emergency braking system engaged, it st... Read more

Incident date: Apr 12, 2026

My Tesla Model Y 2020 (VIN: [XXX] ) is stuck on software version 2023.44.1 for more than 2 years and has four incomplete NHTSA safety recalls: • 23V838 – Autosteer driver monitoring improvements • 24V051 – Brake/Park/ABS warning font size too small • 24V153 – Muted Pedestrian Warning ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 7, 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Acura MDX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and to exceed 5 MPH. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated that several unknown warning l... Read more

Incident date: Apr 7, 2026

The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the vehicle was having a failure with the drains for the sunroof. The contact stated that water was draining directly into the driver's and passenger’s side footwells. The contact stated that there was water saturating the carpet. Addit... Read more

Incident date: Mar 30, 2026

I reported problems with my truck to Beck and Masten South GMC. I was put off a number of times with ridiculous excuses. My vehicle sat in the shop for a month to get my OnStar safety equipment repaired. I also had arguments with them regarding the oil light coming on and it burning excessive amount... Read more

Incident date: Jan 7, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Acura TLX. The contact stated that the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The contact stated that the image was being b... Read more

Incident date: Jan 7, 2026

Incident date: Mar 6, 2026

The vehicle has a serious transmission/drivetrain defect that repeatedly occurs when accelerating from a complete stop, especially onto an incline. The vehicle sometimes does not respond at all when the accelerator is pressed and fails to move, even though acceleration is being requested. In one rec... Read more

Incident date: Mar 6, 2026

Incident date: Mar 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Interstate West Corp LoadRunner. The contact stated that upon inspecting the roof of the trailer, the contact stated that there were 20 large dents on the roof of the trailer, and it seemed like someone had stepped on the roof. Additionally, the contact stated that a metal st... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2013 RAM 1500

2013 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Rollover Risk	21.9%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 RAM 1500

771 manufacturer communications from 376 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	114
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	111
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	45
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	41
100000 POWER TRAIN	38
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	35
160000 STRUCTURE	29
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	21

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Throttle Blade Icing Service Fix Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set

350000 EQUIPMENT

LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.

020000 SUSPENSION

LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B)

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK

350000 EQUIPMENT

wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY review and follow instructions from the latest STAR Online S1809000007 available on Dealer Connect. Also, consider the followin

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY (with mileage above 30,000) review and follow instructions from STAR Online S1809000007 REV. C available on Dealer Connect. Als

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

160000 STRUCTURE

Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: **Verify current warranty policy to d

160000 STRUCTURE

050000 PARKING BRAKE

Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

130000 VISIBILITY

Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

160000 STRUCTURE

114700 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES

CONNECTOR Trailer Tow,WIRING Trailer Tow,CONNECTOR 7 Way,WIRING Rear Bumper If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no response in 1

210000 TRAILER HITCHES

162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

160000 STRUCTURE

Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

163200 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DOOR

160000 STRUCTURE

061530 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS

COOLER - EGR

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

COOLER - EGR

210000 TRAILER HITCHES

CONNECTOR/WIRING, Trailer Tow If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair. Please send pic

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

210000 TRAILER HITCHES

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

100000 POWER TRAIN

Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Drive Learn Procedure

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.

350000 EQUIPMENT

If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaf

061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

210000 TRAILER HITCHES

130000 VISIBILITY

Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot

130000 VISIBILITY

Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.

160000 STRUCTURE

Noise From Under Seat With Occupant Seated.

220000 SEATS

Noise From Under Seat With Occupant Seated.

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Noise From Under Seat With Occupant Seated.

220000 SEATS

Noise From Under Seat With Occupant Seated.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message

100000 POWER TRAIN

No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message

100000 POWER TRAIN

Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders

100000 POWER TRAIN

Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usag

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

Air Suspension Inoperative And Or Compressor Freeze Up Or Sticking In Cold Weather.

020000 SUSPENSION

Air Suspension Inoperative And Or Compressor Freeze Up Or Sticking In Cold Weather.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) All vehicles equipped with a 3.2L or 3.6L except for model year 2014 vehicles with leak concern: 1) Ensure the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA) Cap O-ring is seated in the proper groove in the cap and not

020000 SUSPENSION

Air Suspension Inoperative And Or Compressor Freeze Up Or Sticking In Cold Weather.

130000 VISIBILITY

Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Appears Loose Or Shakes

130000 VISIBILITY

Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Appears Loose Or Shakes

350000 EQUIPMENT

PLATE - CLUTCH PRESSURE For 68RFE trans use selective fit pressure plates between the overdrive and reverse clutch packs and hence use all three 52119929A$, 52119930A$, 04799116A$ maintain clearance For 65RFE & 66RFE no selectives for this

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

100000 POWER TRAIN

Powertrain diagnostic and system enhancement.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Powertrain diagnostic and system enhancement.

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Rattle Tapping Fluttering Noise From A Pillar Or Dash Driving At Highway Speeds

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Rattle Tapping Fluttering Noise From A Pillar Or Dash Driving At Highway Speeds

350000 EQUIPMENT

Rattle Tapping Fluttering Noise From A Pillar Or Dash Driving At Highway Speeds

131100 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Rattle Tapping Fluttering Noise From A Pillar Or Dash Driving At Highway Speeds

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Dual EVAP System Extreme Duty Vapor Canister Filter Kit This informational bulletin is to make technicians aware that an EVAP dual vapor canister filter kit(Mopar part #68478013AA)is available in place of the OEM single vapor canister filt

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

160000 STRUCTURE

Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishingthe suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.

160000 STRUCTURE

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

External Fuel Pump Relay Kit Now Available

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Power Distribution Center, Intelligent Power (TIPM) Certain levels of this part were changed to remove additional content not needed on light duty truck. Content removed was only used on heavy duty truck and not needed for light duty vehic

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Intelligent Power Distribution Center If the PDC requires replacement due to a failed internal fuel pump relay, the relay can now be serviced as a separate component. Please use relay replacement KIT part number: 68510768A$.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Transmission Oil Pan, Heater (TMU), Tube or O-ring Applies to vehicles equipped with 8 speed transmissions only; if you have a leak that appears to be at the pan the use of proper leak detection is recommended. The fluid in the 8 speeds ca

100000 POWER TRAIN

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

140000 AIR BAGS

100000 POWER TRAIN

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, RAM 1500

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ, Open , Model Year: 2013

Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 14 Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports and 6 EWR Death & Injury (D&I) reports describing post recall remedy failures of the brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) system in certain Model Year (MY) 2013-2018 RAM pickup trucks.The subject... Read more

RQ, Open , Model Year: 2013

Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 380 reports from consumers alleging an intermittent or complete loss of power steering assistance in certain 2013-2016 Ram 1500.The failure allegations occur at various speeds with limited detectability to the driver.On March 23, 2016 Fiat Chrys... Read more

RAM 1500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the RAM 1500 across all model years (2009, 2026).

193 Total Recalls

16,843 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

1,030 Reported Crashes

342 Reported Fires

19 Reported Deaths

RAM 1500 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	3	78	View
2025	6	540	View
2024	5	123	View
2023	10	316	View
2022	15	994	View
2021	14	1,105	View
2020	13	883	View
2019	29	2,109	View
2018	15	890	View
2017	13	1,173	View
2016	17	2,052	View
2015	18	1,947	View
2014	17	2,376	View
2013 (current)	12	1,581
2010	4	629	View
2009	2	47	View

Other RAM Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
3500	357	3,389	View
2500	337	7,345	View
PROMASTER	176	777	View
5500	163	198	View
4500	162	64	View
PROMASTER CITY	46	139	View
C/V TRADESMAN	5	14	View
3500 CAB CHASSIS	2	4	View

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