2013 RAM 1500 Complaints

Exhaust bolts at rear of exhaust manifolds spontaneously broke. This appears to be a well known issue with the 5.7L Hemi engines. Apparently the exhaust manifolds warp and the force is enough to break the bolts holding the manifold to the cylinder head. This manifests as a ticking sound when the vehicle is started, exhaust gas containing carbon monoxide is leaking near the firewall and could allow toxic gas into the cab of the vehicle. This represents a safety hazard due to sub-standard engineering.

While driving in my neighborhood, I was making a right turn on my block and the steering wheel suddenly appeared to lock up and the vehicle began to move in a straight direction instead of turning in the direction I wanted to go. Then, just as suddenly as it locked up, the steering came back and I was able to maintain the turn. As I made the next turn, the same thing happened.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The electronic power steering almost completely went out. Yes it is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? While driving on a busy road the wheel hardened and took an extreme amount of force to safely get off the road. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? The problem is still on going. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? The power steering light did not turn on until the next day when turning the truck on and barely touching the steering wheel. No other symptoms appeared prior to the failure

Power steering Complete loss of power steering while driving 55-60 mph. Steering wheel is almost impossible to turn. If I was not traveling in a straight line and been in a turn, almost certainly would have crashed. Warning light came on when it happened. Have not taken it anywhere to be looked at. Vehicle is not drivable in this condition.

My 2013 ram 1500 head total power steering failure. Thank God I just started my vehicle and started driving when it went. I was supposed to be on a highway at that time. If I was doing a fair rate of speed I could've crashed. this is a continuing problem with Rams. I have found out online and should be a recall With and the only parts you can get for this are manufactured because nobody has any because Ram stopped making them last year and they are in demand because of this continuous problem. The repairs are very expensive. I have not had a truck for over three weeks and the part won't be in for till the end of September the cost was well over $1500.00 without somebody even putting it in, I think you should look into it because it is a safety situation that keeps happening with gone any for and I've seen there have been lots of complaints. Thank you for your time. I do have a copy of the invoice, but was unable to scan it. I can email it to you upon request.

The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact depressed the brake pedal because the steering wheel could not be turned in either direction. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and the steering failure message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 47,256.

Electronic power steering system completely went out leaving my vehicle unable to turn the wheel an inch to the left or the right. Luckily this happened in my driveway and not while I was on the roads. Had to have the truck towed to my local dealer and it ended up taking over 2 weeks to fix and cost $4k.

I was driving my 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 and while I was turning a corner the power steering went out and I barely made the turn. If anyone had been near me, I am sure there would have been a wreck. No prior warning or anything to prepare me this was going to happen. I shut the truck off and started it again and the power steering was then working. No issues for a few days and then a warning message showed up stating Service Power Steering and then it happened again with no power steering. I have called around and it is going to cost $3,000 to fix it, if they can even get the parts.

2013 Ram 1500 four wheel drive,crew cab .Basically my steering locked up on me while driving,I turned right on to my mothers road and as I completed the turn it wouldn’t let me turn the wheel after that.i had it towed to a garage thats well known nationally and they diagnosed the electronic power steering needs to be replaced,I’m grateful that I wasn’t going at a high speed in traffic on a highway when it failed.Ive been told from my local Dodge Ram dealership ship that my truck has no open recalls on it,I’m currently in the process of purchasing a refurbished rack and pinion due to the fact that the manufacturer has discontinued the part, they are extremely expensive and most don’t come with a warranty

As I was driving the steering wheel started getting hard and couldn't really turn as easily. Luckily I was able to make it home, couldnt park it in ny driveway because i coupdnt turn anymore so I only made it to the curb, but I have not been able to move my truck since then due to the steering wheel almost being impossible to turn. Tried to put power steering fluid only to come and fined out it's electrical