Used 2013 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Consumer Reviews

radio sucks

I have owned 4 new dodge rams over the last 12 years and was overall happy until this last Ram and the radio issues (COMPUTER HUB AS THE DEALER CALLED IT), i have had constant issues with the blue tooth and the radio freezing up and seems to be a very common issue on the web with no help other then lets replace your radio because the down load didn't work at the dealer so 575.00 for a new radio with very a promise that's its fixed - i have never been so set off with a 3 year old truck then i am with Dodge today - last one

5 years still no problem

made this review because this truck had some negative reviews. I have had my truck when she was just a baby with 3 miles on it I haven't had 1 problem with this truck ever the motor has 50k miles on in and still runs like the day I got it. the interior no on tear everything is perfect. hope this helps someone.

2013 Dodge Ram 1500 Express 4x4 Quad w/ Hemi

Drove 2013 f150 STX 4x4 ext cab, 7k discount, priced at $27k. Decent truck but kinda cheap interior, just felt it was overall average. Toyota wasnt even close asking 33k for similar equipped truck as ford. And Toyota doesn't discount! Poo poo to them, their vehicles have had lots of issues lately and Tundra is dated. Dodge had the quad express hemi 4x4 discounted 11k down to 24k! Drove it and felt more refined, smooth ride, powerful and great interior. Honestly has everything needed. Navigation, leather, and backup camera are really the only things missing in the express. I get 18mpg combined driving too! No Joke! Friend has ecoboost f150 and he can't get 18mpg and he doesn't have a hemi!

If you don't mind a glitchy electrical system...

My truck is acutally a SLT Big Horn V8, but that option isn't listed. Truck rides nice, looks awesome, carries a lot and has acceleration out the wahzoo. I read all the reviews on these trucks, saw the problems listed for the 2013's & 2014's on websites (like Car complaints). I have owned Ram in the past and really liked them, so I took a chance on this one. But I bought an extended warranty with it (something I never do). Good thing I did, has already paid for itself. And I'm sure it'll pay for itself again. Had it about 4 months and the center info display (behind the steering wheel), blanked out. It was about 14 degrees out, but as soon as the truck warmed up it came on again. Everyday the temp went below 20, the center display would go out. The radio works fine, that screen didn't go out. But these years are notorious for problems with electrical (mainly the TIPM which controls everything). Both of my front struts were leaking, but that's not bad for a 5yr old truck w/85k miles. Warranty paid to replace them. Warranty also covered the exhaust manifold when it developed a leak. Again, expected on a truck this old. I would buy it again, but def with and extended warranty.

Blown motor, not meaning supercharged either.

79,000 miles and motor needs replacing. I'm original owner and followed all service intervals most of which done at dealership. Cam and main bearings or connecting rod noises. Also have drivetrain hesitation. Come to a stop and a second later will feel a slight clunk in drivetrain.

Cam and Lifters should have a recall

MY 2013 RAM Laramie/Longhorn 1500 hemi 5.7 liter at 137,000 miles and regular oil change/filter etc., come to find out this is a REGULAR BIG ISSUE the Cam and Lifters in this particular engine, this is my second Ram but this one was Mac Daddy with the $$$price$$$ tag to boot, I should not be having these issues with this truck especially when I baby Him, this is NOT the first mechanic that has given me the LOOK when I asked for a second opinion. (mechanic is like)"Mam, this is a problem with these particular engines"...WTH? My hair stands up like a razor back boar, ready for the charge! I am sorry [non-permissible content removed] it was not in my brochure that this was an issue or in my recall list! RAM/DODGE should have a recall and fix this before it becomes a MUCH BIGGER ISSUE with it's consumers. My price tag for this ISSUE will round out to be a MERE $5,000. Then to add more misery There is Now another recall on this particular vehicle. This truck has had more recalls than any vehicles I have owned, this is The 3 Ram we have owned, still have two, I will NOT buy another after this big disappointment

Totally Unreliable

Owned for just over 2 years so far - alignment bad right off dealer lot (never even got home the first day owned), driver visor drops down even after replacement, broken panel on console from factory, console lid won't latch down, rear passenger window won't roll up, start/stop button stuck and left me stranded, clanking noise in front end - stripped gears in rack&pinion assembly, poor paint resulting in rust at body seams in wheel wells, radio drifts frequencies on hot days, leaking rear pinion seal, mileage has dropped about 20% after first 12 months, multiple software updates required in short time I've had it. Great mileage at first, now dropped off, quite comfortable, but weak and sagging rear suspension under moderate load. Dealer refuses to fix all the issues. Dodge refused buy-back under lemon arbitration. Won't stand behind warranty, which of course has now expired.

Beware

I bought a brand new 2013 RAM 1500 and must admit that it was my first brand new purchase for a vehicle. I got a couple blocks away from the dealership when all of a sudden steam and smoke started pouring out from under the hood. I looked down at the temp guage and it was slightly below the red mark. I pulled over and popped the hood and found a rad hose not attached to engine. I called the dealership who sent a tech out to meet me (later found out that the hose is given a plastic peice at the factory to assit in assembly and it was never removed causing the hose to fall off under pressure). I spoke with the dealership and Chrysler Canada and was told too bad basically, your stuck with it.

286,000 miles and unstoppable

This truck is so old no one will probably read this but, 286,000 miles, daily drive 150-160 miles. This truck is still tight, uses no oil and everything works. I change engine oil when indicated, change transmission oil every 50,000, change all heater and engine hoses every 100,000. Preventative Maintenance is the key. I would drive this across the U.S tomorrow with confidence.

Unimpressed

Can't believe that this is the truck of the year! Have about 2000 miles on it and have scheduled second trip to dealer to try to fix the radio. The touch screen goes black and I can't control the radio. I also have had on several occasions where when I turn the key nothing happens. If I take the key out and try again, then it will start. Not very comfortable feeling if I want to take it out into the woods. I will give it credit for fuel economy with the 6 cyl and 8 speed transmission. Not sure if I like the dial shifter. In light of the other electronic issues I am not confident that will not become an issue down the road. The ride is good, the paint was not the best quality

Awesome experience!!

If you want a truck this is the truck to get! First off what's better than a hemi?! This is most fun I've ever had driving a vehicle in my life and I've also owned a charger. It's definitely a truck that I would buy more than once and I could drive it for years.

Can't get out of its way

The v6 may be ok in town but not for highway use. Even the slightest hill and it loses speed. The cruise control can't keep up with traffic on the highway. This thing needs a turbo. It is one thing to have a truck that can't tow anything and we knew that. We have a real truck for towing (96 2500 Ram) but it should be able to keep its speed up. The seating position is also very low. I am 5'9" and I can't see the front corners. When you back up to a dock by yourself it is pure guess work. Really liked the older trucks where you could see out. Check engine light came on the second day and repeatedly since then. It wasn't a big deal with the dealership and they didn't want to work on it until the warranty expired and then they wanted to fix it. With the way the dealership worked us on this truck and the service department, this will probably be the last dodge or ram for us. We have been driving them since we bought the 96 and have had several different ones. Finally solved the issues with this truck.. SOLD IT!

Love my Hemi Ram

This is the best truck I have ever owned. I have made lots of trips for my friends to get parts for the Chevy or Fords

Best gas 4x4

Owned my 2013 for years now. 148k and still a solid, comfortable, and reliable truck. Had a few maintenance issues over the year re: a couple bolts in block broke, water pump, heater core leak. But, I’m at 146k so some issues to be expected. Other than that and regular maintenance, I love my Ram.

Ram 1500 4x4 Sport

Expensive transmission repair

Required an expensive transmission repair just a few hundred miles past the 100,000 mile power train warranty. Unbelievable. Very frustrating. As a decades-long loyal RAM owner, I'll think twice about purchasing another one.

Lucky to get prime condition used truck

All critical components in good working condition, despite 155,000 miles. Truck was obviously well cared for.

Expensive Camshaft /Lifters failure and now ABS mo

I have a 2013 Ram 1500 Lonestar edition. Last May I had to spend over $5k to get the engine rebuilt due to same camshaft / lifter failure mentioned by a number of people. I found out that this is a very common issue with this truck. Then in November or so I started having issues with ABS light coming on. I had it checked by the dealership and was told my ABS module was failing but due to a lawsuit there is a manufacturer hold and the part can't be ordered. By February this year the instrument cluster started flickering and flashing off, all Guages dropping then coming back up at random while driving, constant dinging, etc. I took it into another dealership to get a diagnostic to see if there wasn't something else going on. Still told it was all caused by the failing ABS module that was still on hold (at that time estimated availability this summer). I checked back on the module again in June, nope pushed back to August estimated availability, checked back in August, nope now being told it's not expected to be available until at least October of 2025. Absolutely ridiculous! I'm looking to replace the truck now (despite still making payments) and ditch Ram all together.

Norms

It sets up high be ready for that. Running boards are good.