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2013 Ram 1500 transmission complaints
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Hello, I'm filing a complaint against the Dothan, AL Ram dealership due to recalls that were never performed. I bought the truck on 7/12/2021 from a third party. I noticed this particular Ram had 12 recalls so I took it in to the Dothan, AL Dodge dealership to have them repaired. They had the truck for 2 weeks and nothing was repaired. Nothing at all. I lost 2 back pack blowers because of the faulty tailgate latch. I had to take the tailgate from my 02 Ram off and put it on the 2013. That's just one incident, there are quite a few and I've spent countless amount of money and time fixing this truck because of the recalls that were never performed. I need an Inspector to see this, it's ridiculous. When I took the truck in for the recalls it had 101,000 miles, a cold air intake, and different features. When I got the truck back it had 114000 miles, the cold air intake was gone, the Vin plate was replaced with a sticker and it had different features. The GM convinced me I was hallucinating. I'm a disabled adult and was taken for a fool and discriminated against. I am going to have to find a lawyer.
Vehicle has been serviced 7 times by Lithia Nissan with continuing issues last service date was May 22nd 2023 in which the following services were performed; Oil filter housing, 2 gaskets, installed OEM oil cooler and cleared codes, Pin fit issues with master switch, repaired pin issue. Vehicle has been serviced 2 times by Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Eugene address 2121 Martin Luther King Jr. BLVD. Eugene OR 97401 (541)686-2255 Last service date Oct. 2nd 2023 in which the following services were performed; Engine system repair, injector-fuel, cleared codes, Pin fit issues with master switch repaired pin issues. Vehicle serviced 1 time by Goodyear location 164 W 7th AVE Eugene OR 97401 (541)343-2501 service date Oct. 5th 2023 following service was performed; Replace Resistor Spark Plug, Spark plug- Iridium OE Exact plug, R&R Spark plugs, R&R spark plugs Ignition Coil set, Intake manifold set, cleared codes. Ongoing issues; unresolved by services performed 1.Check engine light 2.Airbag light 3.Hot temp light 4.Power train light 5.Parking brake does not work properly and will roll if not parked on a level surface 6.Master switch driver control will stop working unless I pop it out of the control panel disconnect it and reconnect it. 7.Defrost does not work properly in which makes it hard to see when driving and there is moisture building inside the cabin creating mold which is a health concern. 8.Vehicle will switch into different gears while driving when brake pedal has not been applied or used. 9.Vehicle sometimes shakes and stalls in drive and reverse.
The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 8 MPH and making a right turn, the contact heard a loud snapping sound coming from the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact steered the vehicle into a parking lot and became aware that the passenger’s side tire was flat. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
Issues with pcm, emc, tps. After 98,000 miles everything started not reading correct and giving false check engine light. I bought truck two years ago and it’s hard to believe dealership didn’t no. 2013 ram trucks need to be pulled off market. Nobody can tell you what’s wrong. The truck starts when it wants to. Hits the gas when it wants to. Them machines say no code no problem. If the code that originally popped up said computer not receiving info. Then of course you can’t read problems.
Truck will stall out pulling out in traffic with no signs of a problem. It happened to me today with my kid in the truck. This is unacceptable. This trucks are to expensive to have this. It also will surge and try to go without foot on gas. This is totally unsafe. Dodge needs to fix this.
The vehicle rolls away while still in park and showing it’s in park. No one was in the vehicle. All passengers had exited and was in a building.
Air bag light came up. Headed to nearest mechanic he said there was a recall on airbags for this type of vehicle. Made an appointment on dealer. On my way engine light came up and vehicle started shaking
Noticed tick noise coming from my HEMI engine upon starting. Took to mechanic who verified there are multiple broken bolts on both sidesof exhaust manifolds creating dangerous exhaust conditions. Reading that there have been multiple complaints on the Ram 1500 Hemi models in this time frame for same complaint. Only have 85K miles on this 2013 model., A recall should be considered and this should be covered cost by manufacturer.
I was driving down the road on 222 near Lancaster pennsylvania when without any warning lights or noise or any form of warning my rear differential locked up while I was driving. It snapped my drivshaft off the flange that attaches it to the differential.
I exited my truck in driveway got out looked it and it rolled back at least two feet almost ran over my foot it's done it more than once now it was in park and was out of vehicle very unsafe
Exhaust manifold botls breaking. Dealer fixed once under warranty, now its back again. This is a continual problem. The problem is extremely common amoung the hemi trucks and needs to be addressed.
My 2013 ram has a constant vibration which starts at around 40mph and continues all the way up to 75+ MPH. I've replaced all 4 tires 3 times. The last set are michelin. On all 3 sets of new tires I had them balanced a total of over 15 times. Had road force testing done on the newest set 5 times. I still feel the vibration. I bought the tires and had them road force balanced by a national tire chain. Then I took the truck to a local dodge dealer/service center. They road force balanced the tires twice and told me the problem wasn't the tires or rims. Then I took the truck back to the store where I bough the tires, they road force balanced them again and still I feel the vibration. The service managers at both locations said that they personally drove the truck for a road test and they both said they couldn't feel the vibration. Believe me, it really shakes. It's annoying and I'm sure it's not good for the truck overall. The truck has only 122,000 miles on it and has been vibrating for about 100,000 miles. I bought the truck new and purchased the unlimited warranty. Unlimited. This problem should be covered by the dodge warranty, so I don't understand why the dealer wouldn't get to the root of the problem. I really like the truck, but this vibration problem is making me very angry. Is there a recall that addresses this problem? If not, what should my next step be? Thank you in advance for your consideration and help.
Two separate occasions, first incident put vehicle into park left running came back to vehicle and it had rolled forward into front of garage. Second incident parked turned vehicle off at top of driveway woke up next morning to find vehicle at bottom of the driveway.
My truck failed the state inspection because 2 exhaust manifold bolts on the passenger side had broken off and were inside the cylinder head with no way to get them out. I had the truck towed to a mechanic upon discovering how deep they had broken off with no success at removing the first one and the mechanic was also unable to remove them. They have now been drilled out by the mechanic which created a coolant leak out of one of the bolt holes and it looks like I'll need a new cylinder head. I've read it's a common issue and now I'm expecting the drivers side to do the same any time if they aren't broken already.
Check engine code po850 . Dealer states mechatronics valve body needs replacement $2,800. Contacted several dealers and professionals and found this is a common problem with this 8 speed transmission
As soon as I start the engine, a loud ticking noise is coming from the engine. After inspecting it, I have broken exhaust manifold bolt that causes exhaust to exit at the head. The exhaust escapes before it reaches the catalytic converter and the muffler thus causing the loud noise. This is a very common problem with the ram hemi engines. It is commonly known as the "hemi tick". Although this has been a widely known issue, ram has not issued a recall.
Vehicle was in park running for about twenty minutes when all of a sudden the rotary shifter shifted into gear (no one in vehicle), accelerated and went forward crashing into the house.
My 2013 dodge ram 1500 tradesman has 47338 miles on it and it went into what they refer to as limp mode while going down the highway at 65 MPH the shop said it is a common problem with these trucks but there is no recall on it why. I am now 7 months out of factory warranty even though the low miles there needs to be an investigation into this problem there are way too many complaints on line about this it's not safe driving at 65 or so and have it kick down to 4th gear mechanic can't believe I had this happen with so few of miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted out of park and crashed into another vehicle without warning. The vehicle was not parked on an incline. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was damaged, but still driveable. The contact called fresno chrysler dodge jeep ram at 866‑275‑2896 (located at 6162 n blackstone ave, fresno, ca 93710) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent an inspector to investigate the failure. The contact was not provided a report of the investigation. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. *as 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While attempting to leave a restaurant, the shifter seized in fourth gear and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to federico chrysler dodge jeep ram (618‑254‑1000, located at 1875 e edwardsville rd, wood river, il 62095) where the shift solenoid was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 57,995.
I pulled into the driveway behind 2 parked cars. I stopped and put my truck in park and when I took my foot off the brake the truck revved up and went forward, I stepped on the brake to stop the truck, but the brakes failed to stop the truck from running into the 2 cars. As I kept pressing the brake the truck's engine was revving and the tires were burning rubber, I kept pressing the brake and the truck would not stop it was out of control. The truck rammed into both cars pushing one of them into the side of the neighbor's yard. All this happened while the truck was in park. I pulled back to reverse so I could get off the car and when I took my foot off the brake the truck continued revving this time going in reverse, again I kept pressing the brake, but the truck would not stop it was out of control. It went in a half circle going into the neighbor's front yard knocking down a 6 inch wall, some bushes and running into a tree. The truck stopped and turned off by itself after hitting the wall, the bushes and the tree. This incident caused a lot of damage and totaling one of the cars. I don't know what caused the truck to go forward while in park, the brakes not to work and the engine revving up. I believe the parts affected are the brakes, the power train and speed control.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway on a steep hill, the contact heard a pop noise. The vehicle shifted, rolled backwards, and crashed into a tree. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The bed of the vehicle was completely damaged. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train). The failure mileage was 87,000. The VIN was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. When the vehicle was turned off, the gear shift moved without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per manufacturer recall numbers: t79, t35, and r36 at east carolina chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (3401 s memorial dr, greenville, nc 27834, 888‑848‑5262), but they failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (auburn chrysler jeep ram, 1901 grass valley highway, auburn, ca 95603) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Vehicle shifted out of park while trailer was attached on a hill.
I have a dodge ram 15000 crew cab laramie. Both tail lights are malfunctioning in the blinkers. When I turn the blinker on it blinks really fast and says the tail lights are bad and need to be replaced. The lights in the back are half out when this happens. It does not happen all the time. I did see there was a recall, but for my VIN there is not. So it appears all 2013s seem to be affected. I also have a ticking noise in my engine when I start the vehicle. It lessens as the car warms up. I noticed there was a recall in 2012 for bad exhaust manifolds. I believe this is still occurring on these vehicles. I have not repaired either of the items on my truck because I believe it is just malfunctioning. I don't recall how long its been occurring but at least for over a year.
Truck starting to shake and not be able to accelerate, took it to get check out , replace lifters, cam shaft, getting codes of mis fire in cylinder six, then cylinder four. Then cylinder 6 reactivation control performance, then cylinder deactivation system bank 1, oil pressure out of range camshaft advance/ retard disabled. Spent. When driving going over pass or incline trucks starts to shake like its going to explode. Now it is starting to just die and turn off while driving or at a stop sign.
"brake transmission shift interlock" I recently received my latest recall (this recall makes 4 in total since initial purchase of my 2013 ram 1500). This latest recall is t79, and the previous 3 were: t25; r36; r23 all recalls are due to safety related issues on my ram. This latest recall (t79) is the most concerning, because the vehicle can actually roll away while in the park position, without emergency brake engaged. I received recall t79 in early february 2018, and as of today 03/21/18, parts are still not available at my local fca dealership to fix this dangerous safety issue. For this reason my truck stays parked and only has approximately 14,800 miles, and my resale value has greatly been devalued. I do not feel safe behind the wheel of my truck and therefore I do not drive it. I feel I was mislead into believing I was buying a vehicle that was safe and fit to operate on the road, and this has not been the case. My truck is unsafe to operate due to this most recent recall t79, and I feel cheated out of a vehicle that I cannot even operate safely. I emailed fca, and explained to them that I felt I was mislead into purchasing an unsafe vehicle and would like a refund for the purchase price of the vehicle, because it is becoming more apparent to me that I was sold a lemon. There are over 1.5 million trucks out there with this t79 recall and parts, at least in my area, are currently not available, which poses an enormous risk and liability to continue to operate. 4 safety recalls in less than 15,000 miles, and almost 1 for every year of ownership is completely unacceptable. Thank you very much, -[xxx] phone [xxx] ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).')*j
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact called the dealer (rick hendrick jeep chrysler dodge ram, 8333 rivers ave, north charleston, sc 29406, (843) 639-5475) several times regarding a recall repair for the brakes and power train. The dealer was unable to provide the part from the manufacturer within a reasonable time frame to receive a recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the part would be supplied to the dealer. The VIN and recall information were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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