Most common 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman problems
Share of the 4 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ram C/V Tradesman complaints by model year
2013 Ram C/V Tradesman recalls (2)
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.
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.
Air bags
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman?
The brakes — 1 complaint, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (1) and electrical system (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman, the most recent from September 4, 2014 (air bags). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2013 Ram C/V Tradesman problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 39,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.