YearToAvoid

2013 Ram 1500 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA logged 50 fuel system complaints for the 2013 Ram 1500, about 4% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 29,897 miles. There are no related recalls listed for this fuel system data on the 2013 model.

Fuel System complaints
50
4% of 1,276
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
29,897 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a strong gasoline smell and visible fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle, with failures showing up around a median of 29,897 miles.
  • Some owners describe a loose or failed fuel tank strap that let the tank shake or shift at highway speed.
  • Others report the fuel pump module failing, causing the engine to suddenly die while driving, including while moving through an intersection.
  • A dislodged fuel filter has been reported lying against the truck's frame, causing slow refueling times and a check engine light that a dealer initially misdiagnosed as a fuel cap issue.
  • One owner reported a fire starting from the fuel injector system while driving on the interstate.

When 2013 Ram 1500 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 29, 2013, latest Jul 22, 2026.

2013 Ram 1500 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2013Apr 2014Sep 2017Feb 2020Jun 2022Apr 2024Nov 2024Sep 2025
50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Jul 2026; peak Dec 2013 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201350 (4%)
  2. 2014275 (16%)
  3. 2015236 (16%)
  4. 2016279 (18%)
  5. 2017129 (15%)
  6. 2018139 (21%)
  7. 2019103 (7%)
  8. 202075 (12%)
  9. 202196 (14%)
  10. 202280 (13%)
  11. 202318 (9%)
  12. 20246 (8%)
  13. 202523 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 50 fuel system complaints for the 2013 Ram 1500, which is about 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2013 Ram 1500?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the fuel system complaints on the 2013 Ram 1500.
At what mileage do fuel system problems show up on the 2013 Ram 1500?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2013 Ram 1500 is 29,897 miles.
What kind of fuel system failures do owners report on the 2013 Ram 1500?
Owners report gasoline leaks and fumes, loose fuel tank straps, fuel pump module failures that cause stalling, a dislodged fuel filter affecting refueling, and one fire linked to the fuel injector system.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to fuel system complaints on the 2013 Ram 1500?
NHTSA data tied to this fuel system category for the 2013 Ram 1500 shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 0 injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.