2013 RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 227 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2013 RAM 1500, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 37,100 miles. The words owners use most often: “key fob” (7% of reports).
- 227electrical system complaints
- 37,100median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 40%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Key fob: mentioned in 17 of 227 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 135 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 227 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 1 an injury.
RAM 1500 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 49 | 49% | 42,500 |
| 2025 1500 | 188 | 52% | 5,000 |
| 2024 1500 | 28 | 37% | 10,000 |
| 2023 1500 | 69 | 34% | 13,909 |
| 2022 1500 | 197 | 32% | 40,500 |
| 2021 1500 | 197 | 29% | 43,535 |
| 2020 1500 | 164 | 26% | 30,000 |
| 2019 1500 | 382 | 26% | 18,000 |
| 2018 1500 | 159 | 24% | 20,712 |
| 2017 1500 | 109 | 12% | 23,000 |
| 2016 1500 | 192 | 12% | 32,666 |
| 2015 1500 | 159 | 11% | 45,900 |
| 2014 1500 | 246 | 14% | 49,439 |
| 2013 1500 | 227 | 18% | 37,100 |
| 2009 1500 | 6 | 16% | 79,300 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2013 RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
see itâs a known things with rams that the electronic power steering goes out randomly because of how dodge made it and the dealerships donât do recalls for it and itâs absolutely absurd to spend 2-4k$ for a fix
In December 2025, my check engine light came on. Diagnostic codes read P0128 (coolant thermostat) and U1467 (module communication). I took the vehicle to a mechanic, who diagnosed and repaired the issue. Shortly after, the check engine light returned, so the same mechanic replaced the ECM (plug and…
My vehicle gave my a check engine light after acceleration.I had it towed to a shop they checked everything in said they didn't see anything.So I drove it with no issues for about 5 months.I was driving to work in the truck lost power.I had it towed home.I has a crank no start.That's where I am…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 RAM 1500s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 227 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2013 RAM 1500 (18% of the 1,279 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 RAM 1500 electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 37,100 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2013 RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “key fob”, in 17 of 227 complaints.
Other 2013 RAM 1500 problems
- Steering problems (640)
- Engine problems (123)
- Air Bags problems (94)
- Power Train problems (86)
- Service Brakes problems (69)
See all 2013 RAM 1500 problems or electrical system problems across all 1500 years.