KnownCarProblems2023 Ram 1500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 203 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ram 1500, most often about the electrical (34% of complaints, typically around 14,000 miles). It is 12th of 15 1500 model years by number of complaints and has 11 recalls.
Most common 2023 Ram 1500 problems
Electrical
69 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to proceed from a red traffic light, while driving approximately 4 MPH, the automatic parking brake engaged, and the vehicle stalled. The low voltage warning light was illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The…
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, followed immediately by the battery warning light. The contact stated that the instrument panel illuminated and the message "low voltage 11.3v" was displayed. The contact drove the vehicle to…
Other or unspecified
47 complaints · 23%Engine
47 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: cooling system.
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 4 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle stalled inadvertently, nearly causing a crash with incoming traffic. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to roll the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The contact was…
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a coolant odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact noticed a puddle of condensation underneath the front end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle drove normally and there were no…
Brakes
38 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to proceed from a red traffic light, while driving approximately 4 MPH, the automatic parking brake engaged, and the vehicle stalled. The low voltage warning light was illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The…
The contact owned a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact's vehicle rear-rear-ended the vehicle in front of the contact's vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact was informed…
Transmission
28 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that on three separate occasions, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle downshifted to the first gear inadvertently. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the failure could not be replicated.…
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while coming to a stop at a stoplight, after shifting into drive, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into park and the electronic parking brake engaged unexpectedly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continued driving after shifting the vehicle…
Driver assistance
22 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warnings, blind spot detection.
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH on the highway, the "push to start" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The…
Fuel system
18 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH on the highway, the "push to start" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The…
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an inaccurate fuel gauge reading. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the fuel gauge displayed that the fuel mileage was 18, but the vehicle suddenly lost motive power, prompting the contact to pull over to…
Steering
18 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle independently shifted into park(p) and the steering wheel became stiff. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic was not able to determine the cause of the failure. The…
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, with the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wiring…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Ram 1500 recalls
Seat belts: anchorage
Risk: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2019-2026 ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side 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."
Air bags
Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Visibility and wipers: rearview mirrors/devices
Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Lights: turn signal
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Stability control: control module
Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Transmission: manual transmission
Risk: A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Air bags: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Steering: steering control module
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Backup camera: display function
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Backup camera: display function
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.
Fix: 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).
Full defect 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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Ram 1500
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ram 1500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (69 complaints, typically around 14,000 miles); other or unspecified (47 complaints); engine (47 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Ram 1500 have?
- 11 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 30, 2026 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Ram 1500?
- It is 12th of 15 1500 model years by number of complaints, with 203 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.