2013 Ram 1500 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 645 complaints for the 2013 Ram 1500, 40% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 645 40% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 184 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 21 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 22 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 23 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 30 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 15 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 23 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 17 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 15 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 9 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 15 |
What the data shows
Of the 184 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 21 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Driving assistance features were rendered unavailable during a software update which I believe contributed to a collision. The vehicle was in motion on a highway when control was lost resulting in a crash.
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle intermittently experienced a loss of power steering assist. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The contact purchased and replaced the battery, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Ram 1500
- 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
- Body & structure 40 complaints