Known Recalls

Model year record

2013 Ram 1500

11 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,898 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V347000

Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,103,209
Reported to NHTSA
2019-05-09
Owners notified
2019-05-23

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 locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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 recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V821000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,482,874
Reported to NHTSA
2017-12-20
Owners notified
2018-02-26

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. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V302000

Air bags: side/window: curtain

Component
Air bags: side/window: curtain
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,021,279
Reported to NHTSA
2017-05-09
Owners notified
2017-06-26

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). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V461000

Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.

Component
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,416,903
Reported to NHTSA
2015-07-23
Owners notified
2015-08-25

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 equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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 dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V459000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,059,444
Reported to NHTSA
2015-07-22
Owners notified
2015-09-18

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 against the driver air bag module retainer spring.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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 contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R36.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V460000

Air bags: side/window

Component
Air bags: side/window
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
667,441
Reported to NHTSA
2015-07-22
Owners notified
2015-09-08

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 bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V610000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
4,194
Reported to NHTSA
2013-12-06
Owners notified
2014-03-31

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.

Safety risk

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'.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V287000

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Component
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
45,896
Reported to NHTSA
2013-07-02
Owners notified
2013-09-11

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V237000

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Component
Exterior lighting: turn signal
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
17,411
Reported to NHTSA
2013-06-04
Owners notified
2013-06-27

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 of a turn signal malfunction. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V177000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
498
Reported to NHTSA
2013-05-07
Owners notified
2013-06-25

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 vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Vehicle Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V128000

Parking brake

Component
Parking brake
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
6,574
Reported to NHTSA
2013-04-03
Owners notified
2013-04-22

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 parking brake performance requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering813100,000 mi
Electrical system24835,000 mi
Engine12770,000 mi
Air bags9654,000 mi
Power train9222,013 mi
Service brakes8956,000 mi
Unknown or other5960,000 mi
Suspension4770,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system4372,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3814,000 mi
Structure: body3735,000 mi
Exterior lighting2858,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1775,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1518,721 mi
Seat belts1553,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1484,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic13120,000 mi
Wheels1370,500 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking8—
Latches/locks/linkages713,000 mi
Seats638,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion668,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling5133,000 mi
Structure570,000 mi
Tires54,800 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer3220,000 mi
Equipment3190,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.332,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights321,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch350,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel288,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch220,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe260,561 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2150,000 mi
Lane departure: assist2—
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light2161,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system245,955 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module114,000 mi
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: starter assembly187,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system155,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights125,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1115,000 mi
Interior lighting137,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission13,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly148,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light186,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1130,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly122,000 mi
Steering: steering control module168,000 mi
Structure: body: door1600 mi
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system171,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt1—
Traction control system1245,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control148,000 mi
Visibility136,741 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1206,500 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls114,500 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices12,665 mi

The 2014 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

RQ25003Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure

Power train: automatic transmission

RQ23003Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering

Steering

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.