2013 Ram 1500: multiple warning lights

Filed Mar 10, 2024 · Driver assistance, Electrical · IL

Driving fine with no problems then all of a sudden a bell starts chiming about 6 to 8 times then the steering light comes on and the ABS light comes on in the dash and starts blinking , then I lost power to the steering wheel ,was very hard to steer. I pulled to the side of the road and turned the engine off and waited a few minutes to crank it , every thing went normal and I drove home, but before I got home it did it again but this time it went haywire and the wipers came on and the dash lite up like a Christmas tree. I finally made it home and parked it . I sent off the TIPM unit to get repaired ,fixed but steering is still not wanting to work , will call my mechanic to put it in the shop. I have a truck that I have spent a lot of money fixing one thing after another , have already replaced the motor in 2020 . It seems like this truck is a lemon. Thank you01

Filed Dec 20, 2023 · Steering · KS

- Received a low voltage warning light on vehicle and a day later as I was driving the vehicle, the steering wheel seemed to be moving around on its on at times kind of locking up. As I was leaving a car wash exit, the power steering completely locked out and then eventually I was able to move steer the vehicle but the power assist was no longer in there. This was on 12/14/2023 - As I was driving home 12/14/2023, the vehicle eventually locked up on the steering wheel and and all the lights in the vehicle started to dim down and shutting down; radio, parking assist sensor, heat and a/c ,acceleration and then it came to a stop as I could keep driving the vehicle as there was no more power and the brakes seemed to not be working. Had to call a tow truck company to get home. Tow truck driver stated my vehicle could not be placed in neutral and the rear brakes were locked up. This was on the highway and could have been terrible to crash to a vehicle or medium and in rush hour. - The vehicle currently sits in my driveway, have not taken to dealership yet. The alternator was replaced, a battery sensor (negative) was replaced and now the vehicle turns on but the steering wheel column service light is on and it is semi locked - low voltage a day before, then steering column service light and then when driving home on 12/14/23 all the lights came on it.

Filed Dec 2, 2015 · SC

I was driving down the road in my truck when all the lights on the instrument panel went off and rest itself. This has happen several times now at different speeds. I called the dealership and asked them have they hear any other owners say it happen to them. They at like I was speaking a different language. They said they wouldn't be able to check it unless it happens when they have it. Only problem with that is it happens randomly.

Filed Jul 16, 2014 · Electrical · IL

I am providing a follow-up on my 2013 dodge ram. Both chrysler and the dealer have worked on my truck numerous times to keep the truck panel lights from coming on. I am still losing my brakes and power steering. All the lights on the cluster panel continue to keep going on which is just about every day now. I have finally parked the truck and plan to see if we can afford a third vehicle. The problems are almost a year old and I am convinced chrysler is unable to repair the vehicle. I am convinced that it will only be a matter of time before I crash as I never get a warning when the brakes or the power steering will fail. The dealer and chrysler are now very involved, which I appreciate but so far they have not been able to repair the vehicle. I has been close to a year and I am bringing the vehicle back to the dealer. I hope they someday repair the truck as it really is a great vehicle.

Filed Jun 19, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 16,000 miles · IL

I had problems prior to april 2014 but I am just using a time frame when chrysler got involved. In 2013 and 2014 my dodge ram would have the cluster panel come on with air bag service needed first and then the remaining lights would come on to include engine light while simultaneously the windshield wipers would come on. When I took it in to the dealer they tried to repair the problem to include resetting the computer. Over time I would lose my power steering and power brakes. Fortunately I was going into a parking area when I lost the power brakes otherwise I'm sure I would have crashed since I did not expect the change. As of late the truck will not start or the radio won't go off. Chrysler has really done nothing to resolve this problem and maybe I will need to crash first before something is done or run over someone when I lose my brakes. This is a problem since I purchased the truck. The truck is dangerous to drive since I never know when the electronics will quit on me. Over the last 10 days the truck wouldn't start at all two (2) times and all the lights and windshield wipers have come on at least three (3) times. I have not lost my brakes lately, but that is just a matter of time. I want to make this public because I know I will be held responsible if something happens, and it will. I have never had a vehicle do this and I'm just afraid someone will be killed if I should lose my brakes and steering while on the highway. Chrysler can be proactive or reactive. I think that I have been paying for a truck that will ultimately kill someone. I've tried to contact the federal safety agency by phone but the only thing there is that you leave a message and hope they will call back. Since the problems iterated above seem to have increased it's probably time to park the truck.