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1C6RR7FT3DS••••••2013 Ram 1500
This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2013 Ram 1500 build (12 vs 3).
12on this build
1204on the model
377builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 4Steering 4Power Train 2Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemcrashJan 2020
I bought it in 2018 & 1 month later no radio, gps, backup any of the stereo system worked. The only thing that worked was volume. I took it in & they charged me $125 diagnosis & was gonna be over $600 for new system. I never got it fixed. In 2022 with only 122000 miles it had to…
SteeringSep 2025
On Thursday, September 18th 2025, I was driving out of a local Publix parking lot and the power steering on my 2013 RAM 1500 locked up and the dashboard alerted me with a "Service Power Steering" message. I had almost no control over my vehicle at that point and managed to use…
Fuel/propulsion SystemMar 2025
The front gas tank strap pulled out of its slot in the frame. The tank hung appx 4” off the ground, hitting the ground on the frost heaves. I was alerted by the driver behind me. Had I not been alerted, I may have punctured or wore a hole in the tank risking a fire from leaking…
EngineMay 2022
Check engine light, replaced plugs & coil pack & had to have engine overhauled. $5000 later & now check engine light again valve cover leaks, needs evaporate solenoid & o2 sensor. Service air bag system light comes on. Only 120000 miles when started all this. 79000 miles when I…
Power TrainJan 2014
01/08/14. Upon start up it was stuck in 4th gear. Would not come out of 4th gear. It set an engine light. Dealer did a "flash update" on 01/09/14. Was fine until 02/11/14 and did it again,(would not come out of 4th gear). This time, shutting it off and restarting it (twice)…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C6RR7FT3DS688617 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.