Model year record

2013 Ram C/v Tradesman recalls & problems

The 2013 Ram C/v Tradesman has 2 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaint).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints4filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Air bagsSep 4, 2014

Air bags

Recall 14V52800018,245 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman cargo vans, equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating, manufactured July 25, 2012, to August 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, road hazards such as potholes may cause the front passenger side curtain and/or seat air bags to deploy unexpectedly.
Risk: Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P51.

Air bagsJul 2, 2013

Air bags

Recall 13V283000224,264 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).
Risk: In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.

Components: Air bags; Electrical system

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Service brakes	1	—
Engine	1	—
Unknown or other	1	—
Electrical system	1	—
Power train	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Power train
WHEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE THE TRANSMISSION AREA DOES A HARD JERK FORWARD FROM 1-2 GEAR. WHEN DOING A HARD STOP ALSO DOES A HARD LUNGE FORWARD WHICH HAS ALMOST CAUSE A COUPLE ACCIDENTS. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME I EXPERIENCE THE TRUCK DOING THIS.
May 2, 2019
Electrical system
KEY FOB NOT WORKING THIS IS THE 3RD TIME.
Oct 5, 2018
Engine
I HAVE A 2013 DODGE RAM TRADESMAN THAT WAS BUILT DEC 12, 2012. LAST 8 OF THE VIN ARE DG509430, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CODE SAYS AC BYPASS VALVE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL: RAM RECALL # N25, NHTSA COMPLAINT# 13V177000. NOW THE SERVICE DEPT AT DODGE AND THE CUSTOMER CARE CENTER SAYS MY TRUCK IS NOT ON THE RECALL. I WANT TO KNOW WHY, IS THIS JUST A COINCIDENCE, I THINK NOT. THE TRUCK HAS 39000 MILES ON IT
Mar 21, 2018 · 39,000 miles
Service brakes
2013 RAM C/V COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE AT 800 MILES DEALER DETERMINED MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE. *TR
Sep 10, 2013 · 800 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.