The vehicle failed PA state inspection for corroded frame where the front fuel tank strap broke free from a slot into the frame. Who knows when it popped free. There is now only one rear strap holding the gas tank in up under the vehicle. This could have resulted in a full gas tank just dropping right out of the vehicle. Contacted ram dealer where i got the truck from. First they said ok, we will fix it and ordered the parts. Will call when these are in and ready to be installed. Called back 2 weeks or so later and they denied any recall notice, issue or ordering any parts. Huge safety flaw that could result in fatal accident either by having the fuel tank fall out of the vehicle or being in an accident and it falling out bursting into flames.
2013 Ram 1500: fire, smoke or burning smell
8 of the 1,283 complaints about the 2013 Ram 1500 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
I was driving down the interstate and started to see flames and smoke coming from my hood. I pulled over and was able to put out the fire. The fire department showed up and determined that the fire started from the fuel injector system.
I was shopping in ikea at atlantic station when I came out I saw fire trucks in the parking lot just to walk up and find that my truck was on fire and the fire department was putting out the fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While parked in the driveway, the vehicle experienced electrical system failure and caught fire. The dealer diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle's warranty ended on october 15, 2016. The failure mileage was 20,000.
2013 dodge ram 1500 tradesman caught on fire when I was driving it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. While driving 20 MPH, the check engine light and an unknown warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact stated the vehicle overheated and smoke appeared from the front before becoming engulfed in flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked at a residence, the vehicle caught fire under the dashboard. The contact stated that the fire was extinguished. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the body control module caused the fire. The vehicle was repaired; however, the exterior and interior parts were badly damaged. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available. Ma 10/29/2015 updated 12/13/2017
Driving vehicle on paved roadway traveling appx 30 MPH. Vehicle burst into flames. Witness said flames shot out both sides of the vehicle from under the body. Large amount of smoke was around the vehicle as I pulled off the road. A quick glance at the instrument panel showed everything appeared normal and no warning lights. Smoke in cab and flames came up through the dash as I exited the vehicle. Extensive damage to the interior including the windshield busting out from the heat. Took fire department 3 attempts to extinguish the flames. After flooding the interior and dash cavity (through the hole burned through the dash) of the vehicle 2 times, the fire continued. At that time the fire department disconnected the battery and flooded the interior and dash area a 3rd time which finally extinguished the fire. The only injury was smoke inhalation and resulting sore throat suffered by me, the only occupant of the vehicle. This vehicle was less than 6 months old and I had no prior problems with the vehicle. Vehicle was towed to the dealer (nyle maxwell dodge, austin tx) on the morning of the fire (12/19/2013) and while chrysler has acknowledged liability they have not settle with me on my loss as of this date (01/23/2014). The vehicle was deemed a complete loss by both my insurance company investigator (state farm) and the chrysler investigator.
Service bulletins that may apply
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- Connector/wiring
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- These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2013 Ram 1500 fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 2013 Ram 1500?
8 of 1,283 owner complaints about the 2013 Ram 1500 (1%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2015.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Ram 1500?
There are 0 recalls and 136 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2013 Ram 1500
Power steering loss 272Loss of power 119Steering lock-up 63ABS 53Check engine light 46Engine failure 42Stalling 30Knocking 28Jerking 28Adaptive cruise 27Airbag light 27Headlights 26Key fob 24Won't start 19Door locks 18No deployment 16Ball joint 13Wipers 13Misfire 11Overheating 10Brake failure 9Grinding brakes 7Won't shift 7Backup camera 6Fuel smell 5Rollaway 5Tire blowout 5Warning lights 5
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