Spare Tire Kit For vehicles with Alloy Wheels, an adapter is required (not included) to connect the alloy wheel to the spare tire winch cable when storing under the vehicle. The adapter is part number 6824863AA and requires three (3) mounting nuts; PN 6815
View on NHTSA →2013 RAM 1500 tires problems
moderate 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $150 · see tires across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$150
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering tires on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Tire pressure monitoring module Prior to replacing tire pressure monitoring module, for DTC's C151D, C1581, please contact Michael Wang at cell (248) 701-5351. If no response or contact is made within 15 minutes, proceed with repairs as necessary.
View on NHTSA →Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
Had tires trouble with your 2013 RAM 1500?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the tires problem on the 2013 RAM 1500?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $150 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the tires typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, tires issues most often appear around 21,391 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $150 for tires repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to tires?
No active recalls currently cover tires issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/RAM/1500.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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