We have classified the 61 complaints from 2013 RAM 1500 about POWER TRAIN into the following categories.
Two separate occasions, first incident put vehicle into park left running came back to vehicle and it had rolled forward into front of garage. second incident parked turned vehicle off at top of driveway woke up next morning to find vehicle at bottom of the driveway.
My truck failed the state inspection because 2 exhaust manifold bolts on the passenger side had broken off and were inside the cylinder head with no way to get them out. i had the truck towed to a mechanic upon discovering how deep they had broken off with no success at removing the first one and the mechanic was also unable to remove them. they have now been drilled out by the mechanic which created a coolant leak out of one of the bolt holes and it looks like i'll need a new cylinder head. i've read it's a common issue and now i'm expecting the drivers side to do the same any time if they aren't broken already.
Check engine code po850 . dealer states mechatronics valve body needs replacement $2,800. contacted several dealers and professionals and found this is a common problem with this 8 speed transmission
My 2013 dodge ram 1500 tradesman has 47338 miles on it and it went into what they refer to as limp mode while going down the highway at 65 mph the shop said it is a common problem with these trucks but there is no recall on it why. i am now 7 months out of factory warranty even though the low miles there needs to be an investigation into this problem there are way too many complaints on line about this it's not safe driving at 65 or so and have it kick down to 4th gear mechanic can't believe i had this happen with so few of miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. while attempting to leave a restaurant, the shifter seized in fourth gear and the check engine indicator illuminated. the vehicle was towed to federico chrysler dodge jeep ram (618-254-1000, located at 1875 e edwardsville rd, wood river, il 62095) where the shift solenoid was replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 57,995.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. the contact stated that the vehicle shifted out of park and crashed into another vehicle without warning. the vehicle was not parked on an incline. the air bags did not deploy. there were no injuries. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was damaged, but still driveable. the contact called fresno chrysler dodge jeep ram at 866-275-2896 (located at 6162 n blackstone ave, fresno, ca 93710) and was informed that there was no recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent an inspector to investigate the failure. the contact was not provided a report of the investigation. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000. *as 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. while the vehicle was parked in the driveway on a steep hill, the contact heard a pop noise. the vehicle shifted, rolled backwards, and crashed into a tree. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the bed of the vehicle was completely damaged. the dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train). the failure mileage was 87,000. the vin was unknown.
I pulled into the driveway behind 2 parked cars. i stopped and put my truck in park and when i took my foot off the brake the truck revved up and went forward, i stepped on the brake to stop the truck, but the brakes failed to stop the truck from running into the 2 cars. as i kept pressing the brake the truck's engine was revving and the tires were burning rubber, i kept pressing the brake and the truck would not stop it was out of control. the truck rammed into both cars pushing one of them into the side of the neighbor's yard. all this happened while the truck was in park. i pulled back to reverse so i could get off the car and when i took my foot off the brake the truck continued revving this time going in reverse, again i kept pressing the brake, but the truck would not stop it was out of control. it went in a half circle going into the neighbor's front yard knocking down a 6 inch wall, some bushes and running into a tree. the truck stopped and turned off by itself after hitting the wall, the ...
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. when the vehicle was turned off, the gear shift moved without the brake pedal being depressed. the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per manufacturer recall numbers: t79, t35, and r36 at east carolina chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (3401 s memorial dr, greenville, nc 27834, 888-848-5262), but they failed to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 46. the vin was not available.
Vehicle shifted out of park while trailer was attached on a hill.
Truck starting to shake and not be able to accelerate, took it to get check out , replace lifters, cam shaft, getting codes of mis fire in cylinder six, then cylinder four. then cylinder 6 reactivation control performance, then cylinder deactivation system bank 1, oil pressure out of range camshaft advance/ retard disabled. spent. when driving going over pass or incline trucks starts to shake like its going to explode. now it is starting to just die and turn off while driving or at a stop sign.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. the contact called the dealer (rick hendrick jeep chrysler dodge ram, 8333 rivers ave, north charleston, sc 29406, (843) 639-5475) several times regarding a recall repair for the brakes and power train. the dealer was unable to provide the part from the manufacturer within a reasonable time frame to receive a recall repair. the manufacturer was contacted to determine when the part would be supplied to the dealer. the vin and recall information were not available. the contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. while driving approximately 70 mph, the pinon nut loosened from the rear of the vehicle, which caused the rear of the vehicle to lock up. in addition, the driveshaft locked up and then fractured in half. the vehicle was towed to patterson chrysler dodge jeep ram (1611 us-259 bus, kilgore, tx 75662) where it was diagnosed that the rear end locked up on the vehicle and needed to be replaced. also, the driveshaft and front and rear u-joints needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. the dealer (auburn chrysler jeep ram, 1901 grass valley highway, auburn, ca 95603) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.
Brake transmission shift interlock i recently received my latest recall (this recall makes 4 in total since initial purchase of my 2013 ram 1500). this latest recall is t79, and the previous 3 were: t25; r36; r23 all recalls are due to safety related issues on my ram. this latest recall (t79) is the most concerning, because the vehicle can actually roll away while in the park position, without emergency brake engaged. i received recall t79 in early february 2018, and as of today 03/21/18, parts are still not available at my local fca dealership to fix this dangerous safety issue. for this reason my truck stays parked and only has approximately 14,800 miles, and my resale value has greatly been devalued. i do not feel safe behind the wheel of my truck and therefore i do not drive it. i feel i was mislead into believing i was buying a vehicle that was safe and fit to operate on the road, and this has not been the case. my truck is unsafe to operate due to this most recent recall t79, and i feel cheated out of a ...