How many steering complaints does the 2013 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 637 steering complaints for the 2013 Ram 1500, which is 50% of the 1,276 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Ram 1500 steering problems?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering complaint pattern on the 2013 Ram 1500.

At what mileage do steering problems usually appear on the 2013 Ram 1500?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2013 Ram 1500 is 91,040 miles.

Does the steering problem cause crashes?

NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint area for the 2013 Ram 1500 shows 21 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.

Is the 2013 Ram 1500 worse than other years for steering complaints?

Yes. The 2013 model's steering share of 50% of all complaints is higher than every other year listed, including 2014 at 28% and 2019 at 23%.

2013 Ram 1500 Steering Problems

Steering accounts for 637 complaints on the 2013 Ram 1500, 50% of all complaints filed for the year, higher than any other model year listed. NHTSA has not linked a specific recall to this steering pattern, and the median mileage at failure is 91,040 miles.

Steering complaints: 637; 50% of 1,276
Crashes reported: 21
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 91,040 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Electronic power steering suddenly cuts out or locks up while driving, sometimes repeatedly during the same trip.
Steering wheel fails to re-center after a turn, pulling the truck off its intended path.
Complete loss of power steering assist while turning, causing the vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic, off the road, or into a ditch.
Steering column and linkage components (intermediate shaft, bushings, ball joints) reportedly wear out and separate, leading to loss of control.
Owners report the steering wheel spinning freely with no response from the wheels, leaving the truck undrivable.
Some owners say dealers could not source replacement steering parts, describing them as discontinued or backordered.

When 2013 Ram 1500 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 8, 2014, latest Sep 17, 2026.

637 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q3 (86).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by 1500 model year

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

2013637 (50%)
2014503 (28%)
2015341 (24%)
2016310 (20%)
2017226 (26%)
201886 (13%)
2019337 (23%)
202061 (10%)
202150 (7%)
202240 (7%)
202318 (9%)
20246 (8%)
202522 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2013 Ram 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 637 steering complaints for the 2013 Ram 1500, which is 50% of the 1,276 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ram 1500 steering problems?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering complaint pattern on the 2013 Ram 1500.
At what mileage do steering problems usually appear on the 2013 Ram 1500?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2013 Ram 1500 is 91,040 miles.
Does the steering problem cause crashes?: NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint area for the 2013 Ram 1500 shows 21 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.
Is the 2013 Ram 1500 worse than other years for steering complaints?: Yes. The 2013 model's steering share of 50% of all complaints is higher than every other year listed, including 2014 at 28% and 2019 at 23%.