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Ram 3500

2013 only

167 classified complaints 16 recalls

2013 Ram 3500 have 167 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 16 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column, typically surfacing around 71,300 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ram 3500 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2013 only

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 33 complaints

Median onset: 71,300 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 20 complaints

Median onset: 6,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

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Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 16 complaints

Median onset: 20,300 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 13 complaints

Median onset: 5,356 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 12 complaints

Median onset: 36,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Diesel aftertreatment: DPF, EGR, DEF and SCR · Exhaust and emissions 12 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $1,360–$4,270 nationally.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 9 complaints

Median onset: 50,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 7 complaints

Median onset: 6,700 miles. 42.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2013 model year. See the full Ram 3500 report for every year and full specs/safety data.