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2023 Ram 1500 problems, complaints & recalls

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NHTSA has received 195 owner complaints about the 2023 Ram 1500, or 53.1 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.26, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #69 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ram models its rate is 52% lower; against other Full-size pickups it is 46% lower.

Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count

Complaints filed between 2023-03-30 and 2026-08-31. Median delay from incident to filing: 15 days.

195Complaints
53.1Complaints per year on the road
1.26Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
11Recalls
5.6%Share involving a crash or fire
89Last 12 months

Analysis

The previous model year (2022) drew 129.2 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2024) drew 26.2 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2023 model collected 72 complaints, 13% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.

The most common problem area is Engine (24.1% of complaints), followed by Electrical (21.5%) and Brakes (9.7%). Within Engine reports, owners most often mention “emergency brake”, “traffic”, “park”, “engine shut” and “brake engaged”. 11 reports (5.6%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 5 injuries and 0 deaths.

Half of the reported incidents happened within 24 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the third year (31% of incidents). In the last 12 months 89 new complaints were filed, versus 56 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.

NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for this model year. 59% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.

Complaint index

  • vs. all tracked vehicles1.26
  • vs. other Ram models0.48
  • vs. other 2023 models1.26
  • vs. other Full-size pickups0.54
  • Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (72)0.87
  • #69 of 92 · 2023Rankings ›

1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.

Other model years

  • 201875.6 per year1.8
  • 2019190.8 per year4.53
  • 202093.2 per year2.21
  • 2021118.3 per year2.81
  • 2022129.2 per year3.07
  • 202353.1 per year1.26
  • 202426.2 per year0.62
  • 2025199.1 per year4.73

Ram 1500 problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

What owners complain about

  • Engine47 · 24.1% · 1.09×
  • Electrical42 · 21.5% · 1.37×
  • Brakes19 · 9.7% · 1.6×
  • Interior & equipment19 · 9.7% · 1.08×
  • Transmission / powertrain17 · 8.7% · 0.75×
  • Body & structure14 · 7.2% · 0.78×
  • Steering9 · 4.6% · 0.71×
  • Airbags & seat belts8 · 4.1% · 1.07×

vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average

Engine · Common terms in reports

  • emergency brake11
  • traffic21
  • park16
  • engine shut7
  • brake engaged5
  • stalling7

Electrical · Common terms in reports

  • widespread trx8
  • require correct8
  • trx models8
  • defect stellantis8
  • experiences including8
  • displaying apps8

Brakes · Common terms in reports

  • resting state7
  • remain pull7
  • itself resting7
  • depressing normal7
  • pull pedal7
  • pedal itself7

Problem areas: Engine · Electrical · Steering · Transmission / powertrain · Interior & equipment · Body & structure · Fuel system · Brakes · Airbags & seat belts · Wheels, tires & suspension · Driver-assist systems · Lighting

When complaints were filed

2023: 21 21 2023 2024: 51 51 2024 2025: 60 60 2025 2026: 63 63 2026
  • Crashes reported: 10
  • Fires reported: 1
  • Injuries: 5
  • Deaths: 0

Vehicle age at incident

  • <1 yr17.9%
  • 1–2 yrs30.8%
  • 2–3 yrs31.3%
  • 3–5 yrs20.0%
  • 5+ yrs0.0%

Median age at incident: 24 months

What owners report

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Segment peers · 2023 · Full-size pickups

ModelsComplaintsComplaints per year on the roadComplaint index
2023 Ram 150019553.11.26
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 150036799.92.37
2023 Toyota Tundra398108.32.57
2023 Ford F-150404110.02.61
2023 GMC Sierra 1500455123.82.94

Safety recalls (11)

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE Campaign 26V495000 · 2026-07-30

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Risk: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.

AIR BAGS Campaign 25V298000 · 2025-05-08

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES Campaign 24V754000 · 2024-10-10

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The mirror glass may detach from the driver's side heated trailer tow rearview mirror. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the mirror glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 86B.

STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE Campaign 24V729000 · 2024-10-01

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A1B.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Campaign 24V653000 · 2024-09-05

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Campaign 24V413000 · 2024-06-06

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. An insufficient weld in the transmission control unit can allow transmission fluid to leak on to electrical components, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.

Risk: A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the valve body and control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expecting to be mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 63B.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE Campaign 24V199000 · 2024-03-14

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.

STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE Campaign 23V799000 · 2023-11-28

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2023-2024 Ram 2500, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the high beams to activate when the turn signal is used or activate the turn signal when the high beams are used. In addition, the turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the steering column control module (SCCM) software, and inspect and replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are B2A and D5A.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION Campaign 23V654000 · 2023-09-28

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 97A.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Campaign 23V263000 · 2023-04-13

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION Campaign 23V059000 · 2023-02-09

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles. The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 14A. This recall supersedes and expands previous recall numbers 21V-438 and 21V-918. FCA US Recall ID 63A is a vehicle population expansion of FCA US Recall ID 14A (NHTSA Recall ID 23V-059).

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Investigations

No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints were filed for the 2023 Ram 1500?

195 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Ram 1500, or about 53.1 per year on the road.

What is the most common problem reported for the 2023 Ram 1500?

The most common category is Engine, accounting for 24.1% of complaints.

Does the 2023 Ram 1500 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 safety recall(s) for this model year.

Is the 2023 Ram 1500 still generating complaints?

In the last 12 months 89 new complaints were filed, versus 56 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.

How does the 2023 Ram 1500 compare with similar vehicles?

NHTSA has received 195 owner complaints about the 2023 Ram 1500, or 53.1 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.26, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #69 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ram models its rate is 52% lower; against other Full-size pickups it is 46% lower.