2013 RAM C/v Tradesman Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2013 RAM C/v Tradesman, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2013 RAM C/v Tradesman
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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…
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…
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Air bags and 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).
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…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 RAM C/v Tradesman have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 19,900 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 19, 2019 · Power train
“Key fob not working this is the 3rd time.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 8, 2018 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Ram C/V. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17 / 25 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85 |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
Compare RAM C/v Tradesman model years
Recall and complaint counts for every RAM C/v Tradesman model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 RAM C/v Tradesman | 2 | 4 |
| 2014 RAM C/v Tradesman | 1 | 7 |
| 2015 RAM C/v Tradesman | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2013 RAM C/v Tradesman
How do I know if my 2013 RAM C/v Tradesman has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2013 RAM C/v Tradesman; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised RAM dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V283000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.