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2013 Ram

1500 4WD

Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L

Ram 1500: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
Gasoline or E85EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,900EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
562 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
2/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
14.1 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 1.9 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
226 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
79 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
140 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
4,892 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • RQ25003Openopened Jul 3, 2025POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

    Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure

  • RQ23003Openopened Aug 4, 2023STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE

    Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering

  • PE16014opened Dec 16, 2016POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

    Vehicle Rollaway

  • RQ15004opened Jul 24, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    Software security vulnerability

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

390 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1623000028 REV.I

    Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

  • Apr 30, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYS2623000032

    Squeak Or Squawk Noise Coming From Either Side Door Of The Vehicle, It Could Be Just One Door Or More. The Noise Can Be Present In Either The Upper Or The Lower Hinge.

  • Apr 1, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYS1623000028 REV.H

    Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

  • Aug 16, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25 REV. B

    Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.

  • Aug 14, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25 REV. A

    Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.

  • Aug 13, 2025STRUCTURE:BODY31-001-25

    Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates

  • Jul 28, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM106241

    LAMP - DOME

  • Jun 12, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM104974

    LAMP - DOME

  • and 382 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.