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2013 Ram 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 58 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2013 Ram 1500, 5% of that year's total complaints, with 5 crashes and no fires or injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 70,500 miles, and no related recalls are on file.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
58
5% of 1,276
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
70,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report rear axle failure or lockup at highway speed, in one case causing loss of control and a crash into a median or divider.
  • Front wheel bearings reportedly fail without warning, in one case causing a wheel to detach and damage the control arms, brake caliper, rotor, and hub.
  • Owners describe tires, mostly Goodyear Wrangler models, suddenly deflating or splitting along the tread at highway or low speed, sometimes tearing apart the sidewall.
  • Several owners report steering column, control arm, ball joint, or bushing components loosening or breaking apart, affecting steering control.
  • Some owners report front-end alignment issues from purchase that caused uneven or feathered tire wear even after dealer alignment and tire rotation.
  • One owner reported a loud release of air from the four-corner suspension system while the truck was parked and lowering for entry or exit.

When 2013 Ram 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 6, 2013, latest Jul 7, 2026.

2013 Ram 1500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter52013 Q22015 Q22017 Q22018 Q42020 Q22021 Q42024 Q22026 Q3
58 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q1 (5).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by 1500 model year

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

  1. 201358 (5%)
  2. 2014133 (8%)
  3. 201564 (4%)
  4. 201687 (6%)
  5. 201770 (8%)
  6. 201830 (5%)
  7. 201948 (3%)
  8. 202016 (3%)
  9. 202112 (2%)
  10. 202222 (4%)
  11. 20236 (3%)
  12. 20243 (4%)
  13. 20256 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2013 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 58 complaints in this category for the 2013 Ram 1500, which is 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2013 Ram 1500 suspension or wheel problems?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2013 Ram 1500.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2013 Ram 1500?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 70,500 miles.
Did the 2013 Ram 1500 suspension issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 5 crashes linked to suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2013 Ram 1500, with no fires or injuries reported.
How does the 2013 Ram 1500 compare to other years for this problem area?
The 2013 model's 58 complaints and 5% share are lower than the 2014 model year, which had 133 complaints and an 8% share, the highest in this dataset.

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.