YearToAvoid

2013 Ram 1500 Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 15 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Ram 1500, about 1% of the 1,276 total complaints filed for that year. Four of these complaints involved a crash with injuries, and the median mileage at failure was 53,000. No seat belt recall is listed for this year in the data provided.

Seat Belts complaints
15
1% of 1,276
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
53,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the seat belt failing to restrain the occupant during a rear-end or head-on collision, allowing the driver or passenger to strike the windshield or steering wheel.
  • Some describe the driver's side seat belt not latching at all, with the buckle refusing to click into place even when the release button is pressed.
  • Several complaints describe a linked airbag and seat belt system malfunction, where curtain and seat airbags deployed unexpectedly while seat belts locked during normal driving.
  • Multiple owners mention delays getting parts for related airbag/seat belt recall campaigns (15v460000, 15v459000, 15v461000), with dealers unable to complete repairs for extended periods.
  • One owner reported the front driver's side seat belt failing to retract after a high-speed head-on crash into a culvert, alongside airbag non-deployment.

When 2013 Ram 1500 seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 7, 2015, latest Mar 28, 2022.

2013 Ram 1500 seat belts complaints: complaints filed per month4Jul 2015Oct 2015Apr 2016Jul 2017Apr 2020Mar 2022
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2015 to Mar 2022; peak Sep 2015 (4).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2013 Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by 1500 model year

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

  1. 201315 (1%)
  2. 201426 (1%)
  3. 201512 (1%)
  4. 201613 (1%)
  5. 201711 (1%)
  6. 20188 (1%)
  7. 201933 (2%)
  8. 20209 (1%)
  9. 20214 (1%)
  10. 20222 (0%)
  11. 20232 (1%)
  12. 20240 (0%)
  13. 20257 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does the 2013 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 15 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Ram 1500, which is about 1% of the 1,276 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2013 Ram 1500?
The data provided shows no seat belt-specific recall listed for the 2013 Ram 1500, though several sample complaints reference related airbag recall campaigns 15v460000, 15v459000, and 15v461000.
At what mileage do seat belt problems tend to show up on the 2013 Ram 1500?
The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2013 Ram 1500 is 53,000 miles.
Did seat belt problems on the 2013 Ram 1500 lead to injuries?
Yes. Of the 15 seat belt complaints, 4 involved a crash and 4 involved reported injuries.
How does the 2013 Ram 1500 compare to other years for seat belt complaints?
The 2013 Ram 1500 had 15 seat belt complaints (1% share), lower than the 2014 model's 26 complaints and well below the 2019 model's 33 complaints (2% share).

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.