2013 RAM C/V Tradesman Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/V Tradesman years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 RAM C/V Tradesman. That ranks 2nd out of 3 C/V Tradesman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 RAM C/V Tradesman problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | 800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | 39,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 RAM C/V Tradesman recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman cargo vans, equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating, manufactured July 25, 2012, to August 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, road hazards such as potholes may cause the front passenger side curtain and/or seat air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
Risk: Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P51.
Air bags; electrical system
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).
Risk: In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When starting to accelerate the transmission area does a hard jerk forward from 1-2 gear. When doing a hard stop also does a hard lunge forward which has almost cause a couple accidents. This is the only time i experience the truck doing this.
Key fob not working this is the 3rd time.
I have a 2013 dodge ram tradesman that was built dec 12, 2012. Last 8 of the vin are dg509430, the engine light came on and the code says ac bypass valve. After doing some research i found that there was a recall: ram recall # n25, nhtsa complaint# 13v177000. Now the service dept at dodge and the…
2013 ram c/v complete brake failure at 800 miles dealer determined master cylinder failure. *tr
Other RAM C/V Tradesman years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 C/V Tradesman | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 C/V Tradesman | 7 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 | 2 |
See all RAM C/V Tradesman problems by year, every RAM model, or the RAM VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 RAM C/V Tradesman?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 RAM C/V Tradesman?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 RAM C/V Tradesman a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/V Tradesman model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.