2013 RAM 3500 electrical system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2013 RAM 3500 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while attempting to sell the vehicle, the contact discovered there was a discrepancy in the mileage. The contact stated that the Carfax mileage was 47,029, and on March 10, 2015, the mileage was recorded at 49,873, and nine days later the…”
filed Aug 22, 2025
“Battery drain. Bought several batteries over the past 4 years and each battery will last 2 months after that I would have to start the truck up every other day, so the battery wouldn' t go dead. .”
filed Feb 3, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly failCampaign 16V739000 · Oct 13, 2016
Related service bulletins
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 Rev. K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 29, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
110603 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
110604 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2026
Electrical System problems in other 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 3500 | 15 | 68% |
| 2025 3500 | 23 | 66% |
| 2024 3500 | 10 | 25% |
| 2022 3500 | 22 | 12% |
| 2021 3500 | 17 | 27% |
| 2020 3500 | 9 | 8% |
| 2019 3500 | 20 | 15% |
| 2018 3500 | 135 | 17% |
| 2017 3500 | 33 | 11% |
| 2016 3500 | 10 | 8% |
| 2015 3500 | 19 | 14% |
| 2014 3500 | 25 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 RAM 3500
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.