2013 Ram 1500 fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 50 complaints for the 2013 Ram 1500, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 30,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 30,000 miles, and 57% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
I was driving down the interstate and started to see flames and smoke coming from my hood. I pulled over and was able to put out the fire. The fire department showed up and determined that the fire started from the fuel injector system.
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the gas tank strap was hanging down. The manufacturer was contacted and a case was opened. The manufacturer's customer service representative advised the contact to call the dealer to schedule a diagnostic test. The contact stated that he received an extended warranty letter for the fuel tank strap.
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
- Suspension 45 complaints
- Body & structure 40 complaints