2023 Ram 1500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
8/100
#12 most-complained of 13 1500 years
The 2023 Ram 1500 has a complaint index of 8, ranking 12th worst out of 13 model years, making it one of the better years for the model. It logged 201 complaints, 11 recalls, and 10 crashes, with Electrical System issues the top problem area.
- Complaints
- 201
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes / fires
- 10 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 23 hwy
Top 2023 Ram 1500 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System79 (39%)
- Engine51 (25%)
- Other46 (23%)
- Brakes38 (19%)
- Transmission & Powertrain28 (14%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras24 (12%)
- Fuel System18 (9%)
- Steering18 (9%)
- Structure & Body12 (6%)
- Airbags6 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report the engine shutting off unexpectedly while stopped, followed by unintended acceleration.
- Some describe the check engine light flickering on and off along with shaking and a feeling the truck is about to stall, sometimes leading to sudden loss of power.
- Multiple owners report brakes failing to stop the vehicle when the pedal was fully depressed, resulting in rear-end collisions, with one incident tied to a recalled Electronic Stability Control system.
- Owners describe the tailgate unlatching and dropping on its own while driving or backing up, causing damage.
- Some report the Forward Collision Warning system not functioning since purchase.
- One owner noted a delay getting parts for a diesel fuel system recall repair.
2023 Ram 1500 recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V495000Jul 30, 2026Seat Belts1,271,294 vehicles
Seat belts:rear/other:anchorage
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.
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.
- NHTSA 25V298000May 8, 2025Airbags71 vehicles
Air bags
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.
- NHTSA 24V754000Oct 10, 2024Visibility & Wipers31,676 vehicles
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
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.
2023 Ram 1500 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,900
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Midgrade
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Ram 1500 reliable?
- Relative to other Ram 1500 model years, 2023 ranks well. It has a complaint index of 8, the 12th worst out of 13 years tracked, and a 'Best' verdict.
- What problems does the 2023 Ram 1500 have?
- NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Ram 1500 are led by Electrical System issues (79 complaints, 39% share), followed by Engine (51 complaints, 25%) and Brakes (38 complaints, 19%).
- Does the 2023 Ram 1500 have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 11 recalls for the 2023 Ram 1500, covering areas including Airbags, Brakes, Steering, Transmission & Powertrain, and Electrical System.
- What is the median mileage for reported failures on the 2023 Ram 1500?
- Across all complaints, the median mileage at failure is 17,743 miles. By problem area, Electrical System failures had a median of 13,909 miles and Fuel System failures had a median of 9,130 miles.
- How does the 2023 Ram 1500 compare to the 2019 Ram 1500?
- The 2019 Ram 1500 has a complaint index of 100 and an 'Avoid' verdict, far worse than the 2023 model's complaint index of 8 and 'Best' verdict.