2013 RAM 1500 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
72
complaints reporting a crash
10
complaints reporting fire
11
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★ (3/5) |
Tested: 2013 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 25 report injuries (37 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2013 RAM 1500 vehicles were involved in 159 fatal crashes with 56 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskChrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500… · May 9, 2019
- Crash riskPushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and… · Dec 20, 2017
- Crash riskCertain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the… · May 9, 2017
- Crash riskAffected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities… · Jul 23, 2015
- Crash riskAffected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the… · Jul 22, 2015
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly… · Jul 22, 2015
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture · Dec 6, 2013
- Crash riskDue to a software issue with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module, the… · Jul 2, 2013