2023 Ram 1500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (22) · Electrical System (19) · Service Brakes (18)
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28 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (11)
Seat Belts:rear/Other:anchorage 2026-07-30 · campaign 26V495000 · 1,271,294 vehicles
Defect: 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."
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.
Air Bags 2025-05-08 · campaign 25V298000 · 71 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices 2024-10-10 · campaign 24V754000 · 31,676 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2024-10-01 · campaign 24V729000 · 129,313 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc):control Module 2024-09-05 · campaign 24V653000 · 1,025,432 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Power Train:manual Transmission 2024-06-06 · campaign 24V413000 · 214 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette 2024-03-14 · campaign 24V199000 · 38,164 vehicles
Defect: 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 deployi
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.
Steering:steering Control Module 2023-11-28 · campaign 23V799000 · 185,251 vehicles
Defect: 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 Safe
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.
Back Over Prevention:display Function 2023-09-28 · campaign 23V654000 · 272,911 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump 2023-04-13 · campaign 23V263000 · 45,832 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Back Over Prevention:display Function 2023-02-09 · campaign 23V059000 · 77,079 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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).
Service bulletins (548)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2026-10-09 · S2623000057 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
after recent service, a replacement occupant classification module (ocm) is non-responsive.
Air Bags 2026-10-09 · S2623000057 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
after recent service, a replacement occupant classification module (ocm) is non-responsive.
Power Train 2026-09-30 · S2621000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the customer may complain about a popping noise, grinding noise, or an intermittent no reverse or forward transmission engagement. the tech may find damaged and/or worn transmission output shaft splines (850re transmission only)
Engine 2026-09-08 · 9100898 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine pns: my 24-26 wd/dt (5.7l) code p00b is being misdiagnosed and incorrect parts are being installed causing over repair. refer to sol s2609000006 the iafm foam engine valley cover (pn 53013735ab) does not provide sufficient clearance for proper routing of the mds solenoid jumper harness (pn 05
Structure:body 2026-08-18 · 113855 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
switch and bezel - front door
Structure:body 2026-08-18 · 113854 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
switch and bezel - front door
Showing the 6 most recent of 548 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-27 · Vehicle Speed Control“i am filing this safety complaint regarding a defective abs hydraulic control unit (hcu) on my 2023 ram 1500 classic tradesman crew cab 4x4 5.7l hemi with approximately 87,000 miles. defect description: the abs hcu periodically fails, resulting in complete loss of anti-lock braking, traction control, electronic stability control, 4wd and cruise con…”
2026-10-27 · Power Train“i am filing this complaint to formally document a potential safety concern involving the transmission in my dodge ram 1500. the transmission has been slipping while driving, and i am concerned that this malfunction could lead to an unexpected loss of drive power or other transmission failure while the vehicle is in operation, potentially creating a…”
2026-10-14 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal“my directionals do not cancel after completing a turn and stay on as i drive straight until i notice and i feel this is extremely dangerous …”
2026-10-02 · Electrical System · 50,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle lost motive power. the battery light was illuminated and displayed 0 percent but then increased to 25 percent. due to the failure, the vehicle failed to shift into neutral, and the contact was unable to activate the hazard warning lights to alert other drive…”
2026-09-21 · Unknown Or Other“my truck went into park while in traffic and engaged the parking brake. i believe it is part of the etorque electrical stalling failure. i had to turn off the truck, put it in drive, then put it in park, then turn off parking brake, then back into drive. …”
2026-09-16 · Electrical System · 33,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph and depressing the brake pedal to stop at a stop sign, the vehicle lost motive power. the sos warning lights were illuminated momentarily. the contact attempted to turn off and restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. a dealer was contacted…”
2026-09-14 · Exterior Lighting“my 2023 ram was previously inspected under recall a1b and the recall was marked complete because the vehicle passed the inspection. the condition covered by the recall later developed, and the turn signal is no longer properly self-canceling. this creates a safety concern because a turn signal that remains activated after completing a turn can giv…”
2026-09-11 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 60,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the cruise control became inoperable and failed to disengage as needed. no warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that the failure caused the vehicle to fail to stop. the contact also stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle to unintendedly accel…”
2026-09-08 · Steering“the vehicle developed a turn-signal malfunction in which the turn signal would not operate/cancel properly. an authorized ram dealership inspected the vehicle and diagnosed a failed steering column control module (sccm) that required replacement. the part was backordered for approximately four months. i was later advised to contact another authoriz…”
2026-09-05 · Power Train“i had to get a couple jump starts in one day. then got a diagnosis check it said u1267 then got battery check it said it wasn't charging, check engine light was one after awhile went off. y'all installed the standard battery instead of the agm battery in the ram torque. that's reason for other glitches as well heat an air control getting stuck etc.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.