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2013 Ram 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (9%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 94 repairs.
2013 Ram 1500 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 14700 mi | Cruse control switch failed |
| 36000 mi US $100 |
Radio system failed replaced with new unit |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 82000 mi US $600 |
In cold weather, intermittent door lock malfunctions, especially from remote. Also, at low dimmer settings, dash lights flickered. Initially diagnosed as driver's door lock module. After I suggested for the 3rd time, Body control module diagnosed faulty and replaced. |
| 125000 mi | ERS (manual gear select feature for the auto transmission) not working; U1449 OBDII code stored (Implausible ERS message). Body control module replaced. Covered by Carmax warranty; Carmax billed from dealer. Would have cost $560 parts and labor. |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 15000 mi | Uconnect 5.0 froze up, dealer could not unlock it. Had to replace head unit. Vehicle was drivable, but I chose to leave it there instead of having nothing to listen to. |
| 34800 mi | Radio antenna would not screw in. Cable and housing replaced. |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 21700 mi | Faulty proximity transponder thingie in keyfob. |
| 24800 mi | Replaced the previously diagnosed faulty FOB |
| 108500 mi C $100 |
Replaced rear view camera in tailgate, old one got moisture in it |
| 153760 mi C $110 |
Driver door latch module intermittent failure. Door not always locking/unlocking from fob, door buttons, exterior handle. Voltages read properly into the door ruling out the common problem of failure in the wiring harness between the body and the door. $108 shipped from Rockauto, problem solved. Pain in the butt to take door apart but youtube came to the rescue! |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 30000 mi | Had to replace stereo, 911 service was showing error and asking me to bring to dealer |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 98000 mi US $115 |
Replaced battery, as old one had died |
| 40 mi US $1800 |
UConnect 8.4 system bricked during an update. Had to be replaced. This also caused the battery to fail which required replacement. |
| 8000 mi | The heated seat and steering wheel would not automatically come on when checked to do so. |
| 5000 mi | Battery wasn't charging properly. They changed the alternator. |
| 18000 mi | Fix steering wheel harnesd |
| 23000 mi | damaged harness |
| 28000 mi | Another Harness Failure......FML |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 13000 mi | Nav not working right |
| 59000 mi | Recall on occupant restraint systems. System was updated with firmware flash. |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 116000 mi | Chrysler pushed out an OTA(over-the-air) update for the 8.4AN radio/xm/nav system and on my system would not complete the install and reboot, so for 3 months every time I turned on the vehicle the reboot would start over, taking out all the electronic controls on the screen. It took approx 8 weeks to get a new head unit and it was replaced and reprogrammed with my XM account on Oct 26th '17. |
2013 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 29000 mi | Gps antennae failed and general radio software issues. Replaced antenna and upgraded software under warranty |
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