10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,618 miles

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2013 Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #38

Apr 202022

1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Defective ABS moudule. been on waiting list for parts approx 2 years.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #37

Jan 272024

1500

  • miles
ABS system has failed and damaged the traction control module. Speedometer does not work and brake lights stay on constantly. Power steering assist does not work. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealer and cannot get the parts to fix these issues.

- Pahrump, NV, USA

problem #36

May 012023

1500

  • miles
My abs control computer has failed. No abs/esc or cruise control. Dodge says the controller is on engineering hold and will not be available until March of 2024 at the earliest. This has been out since May. It is a safety issue that I need repaired. I cannot believe it has taken so long to get the part.

- Vero Beach , FL, USA

problem #35

Dec 072023

1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My ABS module is defective. My power steering goes, my ABS system lights come on and off. My braking comes and goes. I brought it to the dodge dealership and they said that dodge is remanufactifing the parts as it-??s a huge issue they are having and said just to drive it or don-??t but with no other help.

- Ocala , FL, USA

problem #34

Aug 012023

1500

  • miles
ABS brake Module was diagnosed by the dealership as having a short. I have random brake failure (no accidents to date), speedometer gauge does not work, odometer does not work, cruise control does not work, parking sensors do not work. Dealership told me that a replacement is not available until March of 2024.

- Jacksonville, TX, USA

problem #33

Jul 242023

1500

  • miles
Brake pedal will randomly have NO resistance and no brake activation, a quick second stroke usually gives full normal brakes with no fade or problems. Occasionally second and third stroke may not have brakes, but eventually come firm. I believe it's a power assist issue, several posts online referr to same issue.

- Lakeside, OR, USA

problem #32

Apr 062023

1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Dealer confirmed faulty ABS unit module part #68210719AB on my 2013 Ram 1500 Big Horn. No antilock brake capability, no trailer brakes, no traction control and 4 dashboard warning lights on. Dealer went to order parts in April and FCA says it's on engineering hold until march 2024 at the earliest. I told FCA Ram Customer Care on multiple occasions that the truck in not useable and is a safety hazard. I contacted FCA in June and they wouldn't give me a case number and basically said it is what it is. Dealer can't do anything and has tried everything to find the part. I saw there was a class action lawsuit filed and multiple complaints about this very same issue, most notably with 2017-18 Ram 1500's but mine is a 2013 with same issues and same part #. I can't be expected to not have a vehicle for 11 months at best. Ram Customer care has not been helpful at all.

- Montrose, WV, USA

problem #31

Apr 142023

1500

  • miles
I parked at a house where I was doing a service call for a plumbing issue. The house has a 45 degree driveway. I killed the truck and I exited the vehicle and started my work inside. I needed my headlamp from the visor of the truck. I came out to the truck to get my headlamp. I put my right knee onto the driver seat and grabbed my headlamp. My elbow hit my shifter and my truck took off rolling backwards. I was able to get away from the truck, the truck jumped the curb across the street and came to a stop in an open grassy spot. I walked to the truck to see if I could tell what happened. The truck was not cranked at the time and I had the keys in my pocket. I tried to put the truck into park and couldn-??t do so. I put the key into the ignition and turned the key so that I could put the truck into park and crank it. Couldn-??t shift it up. I called my friend who is s master mechanic and he removed the steering wheel cover and pushed a yellow button down in which then he was able to shift it back into park. I drove the truck home which was very tough bc there was no longer any power steering. Very hard to do. I got the truck home and i haven-??t used it because it no longer has assisted steering which was working fine before this happened.

- West Monroe, LA, USA

problem #30

Dec 012022

1500

  • miles
The car is not breaking or driving and dangerous at times. Was taken to deer and the abs computer module was the issue. It-€™s been 4 months every abs module they-€™ve gotten from the company is programmed wrong. I went through 3. No parts are available nationwide. Hundreds if not thousands of dodge ram truck owners have the same parts issue the abs module stops working and cannot find another. Dodge has done nothing to address the situation the dealers are being forced to go on eBay and junkyards to get these modules - if dodge knows the part is breaking down in 70-80% of its cars after only 30-120k in miles have been put in they should have a recall and capability to manufacture said part.

- Plantation, FL, USA

problem #29

Jun 282022

1500

  • miles
My newly purchased vehicle was in the parked position, I took the key out of the car, the Gearshift was hit and the vehicle rolled down my hill in my backyard, hit a tree and was totaled. The Antilock brakes failed on me.

- Dallas, GA, USA

problem #28

Dec 072021

1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABs brake system malfunction lights stays on cruise control not working some days the break lights don't come on the cruise control starts back working

- Dublin, GA, USA

problem #27

Dec 032020

1500

  • 244,910 miles
Purchase truck from A1 imports and dealer said that he done safety and he will provide new tag with spare wheel. When I received truck and next day when I checked spare wheel, it is way bigger spare wheel then regular 4 wheel. I drove 300 mile and brake pad from front passenger totally gone and damage front passenger rotor to. When I did complain about it to dealer, he didn't say anythings to change and I went there with new rotor and brake pad so he just replace it. I purchased this truck on Dec-2-2020 and I got temp tag until Jan-2-2021 and he told me that I will get my one year tag in mail within time but till today is 6-Jan-2021 and still I am waiting for my tag. I have been talking with dealer since Jan-2 from every day and he is making excuse that he will get tomorrow but his tomorrow will never come yet. And I am not able to use my truck since 4 days. I have all text msgs regarding this and he is not responding as dealer responsibility. I think this is not a good practice as a dealer who is selling cars in greenville area in nc. As he give me truck with tire condition and brake condition which is consider as main safety issue and he has authorized safety inspection license for his shop. This is not good for other people. I am upload my spare wheel pic which I have it that I am going to upload

- Winterville, NC, USA

problem #26

Jun 192020

1500 8-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
The computer screen will not light so you cant use any of your controls had to replace brakes shocks and struts and calipers sun roof wont open back window wont open the engine light is on saying low oil pressure but the gage on the truck shows it right in the middle cant use the radio or the phone or control the air or the heat because that's all on the screen that wont light up the back up camera wont work I checked for recalls on the VIN number it said there was none the exhaust manifold ticks super loud when you first start it then the noise goes away after the truck warms up I have put new tires on it twice I have the oil changed every time that its due with expensive royal purple had to put a new battery in it the truck might look nice but I would never purchase another one !!!!!!!!!!! it has been the worst vehicle I have ever purchased and I am very disappointed with the truck and the experience !!!!!!!!!0

- Beaverton, MI, USA

problem #25

Nov 202019

1500

  • 100,000 miles
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 time diagnosing and fixing the problems. I've had to spent a lot of money on tow trucks and repairs, and am not convinced the issues are adequately repaired. I also firmly believe this is and should be a recall issue. The previous section would not let me choose all the issues but I've had problems with air bag, brakes, elec. Stability control, electrical, engine, fuel/propulsion system, lighting, power train, speed control, steering, suspension, visibility/wiper and wheels.

- Smithfield, NC, USA

problem #24

Nov 232019

1500

  • 27,026 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the brakes failed to release and the cylinder was not releasing the brake fluid. There were no warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the rear brake pads were overheating and produced a very strong burning odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician released a little bit of the fluid. Afterwards, the vehicle was able to drive normally. The contact called huntington beach Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (16701 beach blvd, huntington, ca 92647, (714) 841-3999) and scheduled an appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,026.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

problem #23

Aug 282019

1500

  • 56,000 miles
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".

- Imperial, MO, USA

problem #22

Jul 112019

1500

  • 89,741 miles
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.

- Deming, NM, USA

problem #21

May 112019

1500

  • 79,000 miles
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 what I am experiencing. I started noticing this I little upon startup only and then it became so bad out of the blue that my truck started running bad as it got loud enough to hear from in the cab. Now its sees I will be out a bunch of money to replace the engine

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #20

Jan 102019

1500

  • 30,631 miles
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 stop it was out of control. The truck rammed into both cars pushing one of them into the side of the neighbor's yard. All this happened while the truck was in park. I pulled back to reverse so I could get off the car and when I took my foot off the brake the truck continued revving this time going in reverse, again I kept pressing the brake, but the truck would not stop it was out of control. It went in a half circle going into the neighbor's front yard knocking down a 6 inch wall, some bushes and running into a tree. The truck stopped and turned off by itself after hitting the wall, the bushes and the tree. This incident caused a lot of damage and totaling one of the cars. I don't know what caused the truck to go forward while in park, the brakes not to work and the engine revving up. I believe the parts affected are the brakes, the power train and speed control.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #19

Oct 102018

1500

  • 122,000 miles
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.

- Lindsay, OK, USA

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