2013 RAM 1500 electronic stability control (esc) problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2013 RAM 1500 — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
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.
Related recalls
- Due to a software issue with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module, the ESC…Campaign 13V287000 · Jul 2, 2013
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 1500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 1500 | 12 | 2% |
| 2021 1500 | 16 | 2% |
| 2020 1500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 1500 | 20 | 1% |
| 2018 1500 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 1500 | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 1500 | 7 | 0% |
| 2015 1500 | 7 | 0% |
| 2014 1500 | 17 | 1% |
| 2009 1500 | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 RAM 1500
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.