2013 Ram 1500 cruise control problems
37 complaints about cruise control have been filed for the 2013 Ram 1500, which is 2% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 19,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 19,000 miles, and 73% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
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 contact smelled a burning odor and noticed smoke rising from underneath the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000. Updated 02/04/16 see also odi 10806974. *dsy updated 5/9/18
Other problems reported for the 2013 Ram 1500
- Steering 645 complaints
- Electrical system 227 complaints
- Engine 131 complaints
- Air bags 94 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 85 complaints
- Brakes 80 complaints
- Fuel system 50 complaints
- Suspension 45 complaints