KnownCarProblems2023 Ram 2500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ram 2500, most often about the engine (25% of complaints). It is 13th of 15 2500 model years by number of complaints and has 8 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2023 Ram 2500 problems
Engine
12 complaints · 25%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 74 MPH, the EGR valve de-energized seizing the turbo, causing the vehicle do decelerate to 30 MPH in less than a quarter mile. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off the…
Electrical
10 complaints · 20%The contact owns a 2023 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 74 MPH, the EGR valve de-energized seizing the turbo, causing the vehicle do decelerate to 30 MPH in less than a quarter mile. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off the…
The contact owned a 2023 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in his driveway, it had spontaneously caught fire. The contact had been alerted by a neighbor when the contact observed the vehicle engulfed in flames from the front end into the passenger cabin. The contact stated that the fire…
Lights
9 complaints · 18%Transmission
6 complaints · 12%Brakes
5 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2023 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal was not responding, and almost went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the parking brake was used to stop the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was…
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow down, the contact became aware that the brake pedal almost went to the floorboard before the vehicle responded as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who…
Air bags
5 complaints · 10%Steering
5 complaints · 10%Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 8%
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 2500 recalls
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk: Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 21, 2026. Owners may contact fca customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Fca's number for this recall is 43d. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning may 14, 2026.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ram 2500 pick up trucks. A software error in the powertrain control module may improperly allow the vehicle speed to exceed the tire speed rating, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
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."
Electrical: relays/solenoids
Risk: An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. Fca US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. Fca US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US, llc) is recalling certain 2021-2023 ram 2500, 3500, 3500 cab chassis, and 4500, 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a cummins 6.7l turbo diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.
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."
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 29, 2022. Owners may contact fca US, llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is za3.
Full defect summary
Fca US, llc (chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 ram 2500 and 2020-2022 ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
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 2500
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ram 2500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (12 complaints); electrical (10 complaints); lights (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Ram 2500 have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 7, 2026 (transmission). 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 2500?
- It is 13th of 15 2500 model years by number of complaints, with 49 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.