2013 RAM 1500 Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2013 RAM 1500, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 56,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “traction control” (22% of reports).
- 69service brakes complaints
- 56,000median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 37%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.
- Traction control: mentioned in 15 of 69 complaints (22%)
- ABS module: mentioned in 12 of 69 complaints (17%)
- Anti lock: mentioned in 8 of 69 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 25 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 69 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
RAM 1500 service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 9 | 9% | — |
| 2025 1500 | 41 | 11% | 2,736 |
| 2024 1500 | 11 | 14% | 800 |
| 2023 1500 | 33 | 16% | — |
| 2022 1500 | 56 | 9% | 3,050 |
| 2021 1500 | 54 | 8% | 17,850 |
| 2020 1500 | 40 | 6% | 2,800 |
| 2019 1500 | 114 | 8% | 4,944 |
| 2018 1500 | 42 | 6% | 10,922 |
| 2017 1500 | 91 | 10% | 26,000 |
| 2016 1500 | 245 | 16% | 30,300 |
| 2015 1500 | 140 | 10% | 31,170 |
| 2014 1500 | 145 | 8% | 46,123 |
| 2013 1500 | 69 | 5% | 56,000 |
| 2009 1500 | 2 | 5% | 58,505 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes 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.
A ton of 2013 ram 1500âs are having ABS module problems or needing repairs. Very unsafe to travel without it working properly. Unable to get a new part because Mopar discontinued making them. For what reason? I think this is the exact reason. Something needs to be done about it. To many reports…
The anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability/traction control system on my 2013 Ram 1500 have malfunctioned. The Serious incident occurred when another vehicle pulled out in front of me and I had to brake hard. Dash immediately displayed the ABS and brake warning lights, The normal…
I am receiving code C2200, and the ABS, brake, lights on confirmed by my local Jeep, Dodge, Ram dealership. The dealership wants to sell me aftermarket ABS module telling me it's a 50/50 chance of it working with electronic flush. All other ABS modules are on backorder with the current safety…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 RAM 1500s have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 69 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2013 RAM 1500 (5% 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 service brakes?
No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 56,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2013 RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 15 of 69 complaints, followed by “abs module” (12).
Other 2013 RAM 1500 problems
- Steering problems (640)
- Electrical System problems (227)
- Engine problems (123)
- Air Bags problems (94)
- Power Train problems (86)
See all 2013 RAM 1500 problems or service brakes problems across all 1500 years.