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2013 Ram C/V Tradesman problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.

  • 2safety recalls
  • 4owner complaints
  • 0crash reports
  • 0fire reports
  • 0injuries reported

4 complaints, against an average of 4 for the other 2 Ram C/V Tradesman model years.

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What goes wrong with the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman?

The components named most often in the 4 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Electrical System1 (25%)
  2. Engine1 (25%)
  3. Power Train1 (25%)
  4. Service Brakes1 (25%)

Has the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman been recalled?

2 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.

Air Bags 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. NHTSA campaign 14V528000 · September 4, 2014 · Risk and fix

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

Fix: 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.

Electrical System 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). NHTSA campaign 13V283000 · July 2, 2013 · Risk and fix

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

What do 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman owners report?

4 of the 4 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

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.
Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11208488 · May 19, 2019
KEY FOB NOT WORKING THIS IS THE 3RD TIME.
Electrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11139045 · Oct 8, 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
Unknown Or Other, EngineNHTSA complaint 11082700 · Apr 3, 2018
2013 RAM C/V COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE AT 800 MILES DEALER DETERMINED MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE. *TR
Service BrakesNHTSA complaint 10542984 · Sep 10, 2013

2013 Ram C/V Tradesman: questions owners ask

Is the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman; the most common categories were electrical system (1, 25%), engine (1, 25%), power train (1, 25%). There are 2 safety recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman?

Across 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (25% of complaints), engine (25% of complaints), power train (25% of complaints), service brakes (25% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman; the most recent (campaign 14V528000, 2014-09-04) concerns Air Bags. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Check your own C/V Tradesman

Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2013 only.

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