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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3C6JR6AT2DG••••••2013 Ram 1500
That is about average for the 2013 Ram 1500 — 3 complaints per build across 378 builds.
5on this build
1213on the model
378builds in total
Most reportedSteering 5Electrical System 1Lane Departure 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringJul 2025
While driving on the freeway around 70 mph, the steering on my 2013 Ram 1500 2WD suddenly became extremely stiff and hard to turn. The red steering wheel warning light came on, and I nearly lost control. I’ve already confirmed that the battery, grounds, fuses, and alternator are…
SteeringJul 2023
Steering froze while driving
SteeringMay 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and approaching an exit, the contact became aware that the steering had seized, and the vehicle became extremely difficult to control. The power steering fault warning light was illuminated. The contact…
SteeringJan 2021
12-5-21 driving to and from store. Power steering warning light activated and loss power steering. Put the vehicle. Into reverse when realized no steering. I thought mt steering wheel was locked. Dealer has it at this time. No work being done. I feel this is related to the…
SteeringNov 2019
The contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the message center displayed "power steering fluid low" and the steering wheel became very difficult to maneuver. Rob lambdin's university dodge (5456 university dr, davie, fl 33328) was contacted and…
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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 3C6JR6AT2DG519081 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.