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#BS-2013-RAM350-4AA72013 Ram 3500Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 184 owners and 18 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 184 complaints, 7 crashes, 12 fires, and 18 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
death wobble
20 complaints • Severity 9.7/10
radio touch screen goes completely off
3 complaints • Severity 6/10
headliner coming off
2 complaints • Severity 7/10
check engine light on
2 complaints • Severity 8/10
def system faulty
2 complaints • Severity 7/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
38 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 34K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (68 reports) • Median: 34K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Steering (38 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2013 Ram 3500: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ram 3500, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 33,876 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 34K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ram 3500, with 28 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ram 3500, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Suspension Issues
Suspension complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ram 3500, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Ram 3500. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (18 recalls)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 6, 2013. The engine cover may trap an excessive amount of heat under the cover.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
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."
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured January 7, 2013, through February 28, 2013 and equipped with optional premium headlamps. The headlamp shutters may function improperly when in high-beam mode. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Steering loss due to linkage separation
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Software security vulnerability
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This is the worst model year for the Ram 3500 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is suspension.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 184 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 18 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.
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