NHTSA vehicle safety data

2013 Ram C/V TRADESMAN Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Ram C/V TRADESMAN has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ram dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Ram C/V TRADESMAN. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2013 Ram C/V TRADESMAN owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ram C/V TRADESMAN, describing incidents dated September 10, 2013 to May 2, 2019.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11208488 · Filed May 19, 2019
WHEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE THE TRANSMISSION AREA DOES A HARD JERK FORWARD FROM 1-2 GEAR. WHEN DOING A HARD STOP ALSO DOES A HARD LUNGE FORWARD WHICH HAS ALMOST CAUSE A COUPLE ACCIDENTS. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME I EXPERIENCE THE TRUCK DOING THIS.
ODI #11139045 · Filed October 8, 2018
KEY FOB NOT WORKING THIS IS THE 3RD TIME.
ODI #11082700 · Filed April 3, 2018
I HAVE A 2013 DODGE RAM TRADESMAN THAT WAS BUILT DEC 12, 2012. LAST 8 OF THE VIN ARE DG509430, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CODE SAYS AC BYPASS VALVE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL: RAM RECALL # N25, NHTSA COMPLAINT# 13V177000. NOW THE SERVICE DEPT AT DODGE AND THE…

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Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment

NHTSA #14V528000 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice

Reported September 4, 2014 · Chrysler Group LLC

Potentially affected: 18,245 vehicles

Repair completion: 69.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign P51 · Owners notified September 22, 2014 · Vehicles built July 25, 2012 – August 20, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman cargo vans, equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating, manufactured July 25, 2012, to August 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, road hazards such as potholes may cause the front passenger side curtain and/or seat air bags to deploy unexpectedly.

Safety consequence

Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P51.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Side Airbags may Deploy on the Incorrect Side

NHTSA #13V283000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported July 2, 2013 · Chrysler Group LLC

Potentially affected: 224,264 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign N44 · Owners notified September 11, 2013 · Vehicles built May 10, 2012 – June 7, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 Ram C/V TRADESMAN. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Ram C/V TRADESMAN.

Power Train

ODI #11208488

Incident: May 2, 2019 · Filed: May 19, 2019

WHEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE THE TRANSMISSION AREA DOES A HARD JERK FORWARD FROM 1-2 GEAR. WHEN DOING A HARD STOP ALSO DOES A HARD LUNGE FORWARD WHICH HAS ALMOST CAUSE A COUPLE ACCIDENTS. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME I EXPERIENCE THE TRUCK DOING THIS.

Electrical System

ODI #11139045

Incident: October 5, 2018 · Filed: October 8, 2018

KEY FOB NOT WORKING THIS IS THE 3RD TIME.

Unknown or Other; Engine

ODI #11082700

Incident: March 21, 2018 · Filed: April 3, 2018

I HAVE A 2013 DODGE RAM TRADESMAN THAT WAS BUILT DEC 12, 2012. LAST 8 OF THE VIN ARE DG509430, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CODE SAYS AC BYPASS VALVE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL: RAM RECALL # N25, NHTSA COMPLAINT# 13V177000. NOW THE SERVICE DEPT AT DODGE AND THE CUSTOMER CARE CENTER SAYS MY TRUCK IS NOT ON THE RECALL. I WANT TO KNOW WHY, IS THIS JUST A COINCIDENCE, I THINK NOT. THE TRUCK HAS 39000 MILES ON IT

Service Brakes

ODI #10542984

Incident: September 10, 2013 · Filed: September 10, 2013

2013 RAM C/V COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE AT 800 MILES DEALER DETERMINED MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE. *TR

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