2013 RAM 1500 Interior & seats Problems

The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V347000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) and 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact stated that while moving the gear shifter out of park(P), the gear was stuck in park(P). The contact opened the door and rocked the vehicle back and forth, then closed the door and moved the gear shifter out of park(P). The contact moved the gear shift lever. A dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle was part of the inheritance his father left. The contact's father had experienced the same failure. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, after the vehicle was started, the power steering failed to function as intended and locked up, and the contact was unable to maneuver the steering wheel. The contact used force to move the steering wheel. The message "check the steering" was displayed on the dashboard. Most recently, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact used force to maneuver the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the electrical system inside the rack and pinion had failed. The contact was informed that the entire steering system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.

NHTSA ID

11696862

Incident

May 15, 2018

Mileage

13,000 mi

The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated they received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V347000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and 17V821000 (Power Train); also the contact stated that the ABS warning light was blinking, and the engine light was illuminated However, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and the dealer declined to service the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer referred the contact to another local dealer and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

NHTSA ID

11677428

Incident

Jul 17, 2025

Mileage

88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE TAILGATE OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V347000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) SEVERAL WEEKS BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE RAM FIAT OF ONTARIO (1202 AUTO CENTER DR, ONTARIO, CA 91761) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LATCHES WERE STICKING DUE TO DIRT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.

NHTSA ID

11405993

Incident

Aug 15, 2020

Mileage

47,000 mi

THE PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY WHICH DISABLES THE AIRBAG EVEN IF SOMEBODY IS RIDING AND THE PASSENGER SIDE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE THINKS NOBODY IS THERE THIS COULD POTENTIALLY BE FATAL FOR THE PASSENGER DURING A CRASH I FOUND THIS OUT WHEN A PASSENGER UNBUCKLED THE SEAT BELT (THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING OR STATIONARY) THE CHIME/ LIGHT DID NOT COME ON AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION I FOUND THAT THE IN THE SEAT PAD SENSOR MUST BE FAULTY I'VE REACHED OUT TO RAM THEY HAVE NO INTENTIONS OF REPAIRING THE FAULTY SAFETY EQUIPMENT.

NHTSA ID

11320713

Incident

Apr 9, 2020

Mileage

38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TAILGATE WOULD UNLATCH AND FALL DOWN. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (MILTON RUBEN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 3508 WASHINGTON RD, AUGUSTA, GA) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. *TT*JB

NHTSA ID

11165117

Incident

Nov 1, 2016

Mileage

50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TAILGATE INADVERTENTLY OPENED. THE FAILURE RECURRED A SECOND TIME WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED. AS A RESULT, THE ITEMS IN THE TRUCK BED FELL ONTO THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SCHLOSSMANN DODGE CITY CHRYSLER JEEP RAM FIAT (19100 W CAPITOL DR., BROOKFIELD, WI 53045, (262) 790-9000), BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER IN AN ATTEMPT TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11082653

Incident

Apr 1, 2018

Mileage

62,000 mi

WHEN PASSEAT IS DECLINE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COME ON,HAVE AIRBAG SERVICE.

NHTSA ID

11056287

Incident

Apr 10, 2017

Mileage

67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SERVICE ELECTRONIC ERROR MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED MINUTES LATER. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOME LIGHT FLICKERED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. IN ADDITION, THE DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK AND LOCK. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE KEY TO FUNCTION THE DOORS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. ...UPDATED 12/06/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE GAUGES WERE ACTING UP AGAIN, BUT DIDN'T LOSE POWER. *TR

NHTSA ID

10898441

Incident

Jul 1, 2016

Mileage

37,000 mi

I WAS REAR ENDED AT A DEAD STOP. UPON IMPACT MY SEAT(DRIVERS) SLID ALL THE WAY BACK CAUSING ME TO NOT KEEP MY FOOT ON OR REACH THE BREAK CAUSING ME TO ROLL FORWARD AND HIT THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME.

NHTSA ID

10875078

Incident

Jun 16, 2016

Mileage

34,000 mi

THE HEADREST ANGLES SO FAR FORWARD IN THE FRONT SEATS THAT IT CAUSES NECK PAIN.

NHTSA ID

10854250

Incident

Apr 2, 2016

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AND REAR SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ALONG WITH THE SEAT AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS LOCKED

NHTSA ID

10764295

Incident

Aug 23, 2015

Mileage

53,000 mi

THIS IS AN ONGOING THING THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I GO SOMEWHERE EVERY TIME THE DOORS LOCKED MY ARM SKIN GETS CAUGHT IN THE LOCK WHEN IT GOES TO LOCK POSITION IT IS THE PART WHERE YOU SAY YOUR ARM ON TOP OF THE DOORWHILE YOUR ARM IS ON THE DOOR IT PINCHES YOUR SKIN WHEN THE LOCK IS TURNED ON. *TR

NHTSA ID

10639197

Incident

Jul 19, 2013

Mileage

600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCKS BECAME UNLOCK INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE RADIO WOULD ALSO POWER ON AND OFF INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,859.

NHTSA ID

10549998

Incident

Apr 3, 2013

Mileage

90 mi

WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED YELLOW. IT REQUIRED MEDIUM BRAKING EFFORT. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE DRIVERS POWER SEAT ACTIVATED ITSELF AND MOVER ~ 2 INCHES FORWARD WHICH IN TURN ENDED UP APPLYING FAR MORE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THAN WAS INTENDED. COULD HAVE CAUSED A VEHICLE BEHIND ME TO HIT MY TRUCK. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO VEHICLE BEHIND ME AT THE TIME. I IMMEDIATELY CHECK THE PLACEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT TO SEE IF IT COULD HAVE ACTIVATED THE POWER SEAT SWITCH. THE SEAT BELT WAS NOT NEAR THE POWER SEAT SWITCH. *TR

NHTSA ID

10511205

Incident

May 8, 2013

Mileage

3,200 mi