2013 RAM 1500 Tradesman
1C6RR7KT7DS511588
Vehicle history report for the 2013 RAM 1500 Tradesman (VIN 1C6RR7KT7DS511588). Black, pickup, 5.7L 8-cyl, gasoline. 18,478 mi reported. Registered in Pa. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
What's a 2013 RAM 1500 worth?
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2013 RAM 1500.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2013 Ram 1500.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 1,243 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 RAM 1500, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 1243
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2013 RAM 1500.
STEERING
Vehicle steering became extra hard to steer. Has now been parked for about 12-24 months as could not steer. Not enough personal strength to move/steer it.
NHTSA ODI #11746810STEERING
Started vehicle this morning 6-25-26 and noticed the power steering light flashing. Shut off truck and started again but light still flashing. This is the first time this has happened as I have driven the truck everyday without any issues before.
NHTSA ODI #11746454STEERING
Power steering goes in and out while driving which causes the steering wheel to get very stiff and lose the ability to steer the half-ton vehicle. This is a huge flaw in the design and wildly unsafe
NHTSA ODI #11746277STEERING
The electronic steering suddenly went out while driving. Became an intermittent issue for a couple days and then fully died all the components and fuses have been checked. Just a service steering light on the dash is on, once the problem started. I am an independent technician. The vehicle can be inspected at any time. There was no warnings or any symptoms …
NHTSA ODI #11745904STEERING
The power steering stopped working several times on a local trip I was on today. The steering unexpectedly became hard to steer, and the power steering failure alarm came on. I parked my vehicle at my destination, and when I started to return home, the steering failed again as i was leaving the Dr's parking lot. I am taking the vehicle with the suspected com…
NHTSA ODI #11745763STEERING
Electronic Power Steering failure. It is available for inspection on request although we can not move the truck. Do to no steering and we do not want to damage anything else by driving it. Luckily we were not traveling at the time. This happened yesterday. We have not taken it to a repair facility. In reviewing these problems on line. Everything matches what…
NHTSA ODI #11745361STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electric power steering light came on and has caused difficulties driving the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI #11745258STEERING
The contact owns 2013 RAM 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, when attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road and turned the vehicle off, turned the vehicle on and the vehicle began to work as intended. Th…
NHTSA ODI #11745125+ 1235 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 1C6RR7KT7DS511588 valid?
1C6RR7KT7DS511588 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2013 RAM 1500.
Does the 2013 RAM 1500 have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2013 RAM 1500. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2013 RAM 1500?
Comparable 2013 RAM 1500 listings run roughly $17,500–$28,800, typically around $23,660 (from 974 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2013 RAM 1500 get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 RAM 1500 at about 18 mpg combined (15 city / 22 highway).
Data last checked 6 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.