2013 RAM 1500 service brakes problems
69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2013 RAM 1500 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“A ton of 2013 ram 1500’s are having ABS module problems or needing repairs. Very unsafe to travel without it working properly. Unable to get a new part because Mopar discontinued making them. For what reason? I think this is the exact reason. Something needs to be done about it. To many reports of…”
filed Aug 27, 2026
“The anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability/traction control system on my 2013 Ram 1500 have malfunctioned. The Serious incident occurred when another vehicle pulled out in front of me and I had to brake hard. Dash immediately displayed the ABS and brake warning lights, The normal…”
filed Aug 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 9 | 10% |
| 2025 1500 | 40 | 12% |
| 2024 1500 | 10 | 14% |
| 2023 1500 | 32 | 16% |
| 2022 1500 | 55 | 9% |
| 2021 1500 | 54 | 8% |
| 2020 1500 | 40 | 6% |
| 2019 1500 | 113 | 8% |
| 2018 1500 | 41 | 6% |
| 2017 1500 | 90 | 10% |
| 2016 1500 | 242 | 16% |
| 2015 1500 | 133 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 RAM 1500
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.