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2013 RAM 1500 electronic stability control (esc) problems

17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2013 RAM 15001% of all complaints for this model year.

17
Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints
1%
share of all complaints
75,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
2 / 1
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2013 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the traction control warning light and the brake warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that he continued driving until it was safe to pull over. The contact stated that he veered to the side of the road and…

    filed Aug 7, 2023

  • Vehicle has 77,000 miles and @ 1000 miles ago a noticeable change in ride and handling. Ride has become very stiff at all speeds above 35 mph. Vehicle also has a tendency to give the felling of floating when cornering. I have taken it to the dealer 4 times and they cannot find any codes to tell…

    filed Oct 6, 2020

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other 1500 years

YearReportsShare
2025 150010%
2024 150011%
2022 1500122%
2021 1500162%
2020 150010%
2019 1500201%
2018 150051%
2017 150040%
2016 150070%
2015 150070%
2014 1500171%
2009 150013%
1500 electronic stability control (esc) problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.