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.
The worst 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
Air bags
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 14V528000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 13V283000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman 173
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Lifter
- Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair...
- Warranty Bulletin D-16-03
- FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage
- Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review...
- Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- WiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT)
- Approved Use of Weld Through Primers
- If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is...
- Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement...
What 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Key fob not working this is the 3rd time.
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, the federal safety agency 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
2013 ram c/v complete brake failure at 800 miles dealer determined master cylinder failure.
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Questions about the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman
Is the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman, close to a typical C/V Tradesman model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman have?
2 recalls, covering air bags.
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