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2023 Ram 1500 Electrical System Problems

Owners filed 79 electrical complaints on the 2023 Ram 1500, 39% of all complaints for the year, at a median mileage of 13,909. NHTSA recall 24V729000 covers a related turn signal self-canceling defect fixed by replacing the steering column control module.

Electrical System complaints
79
39% of 201
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
13,909 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Vehicles stall or shut off suddenly while driving, sometimes shifting from drive to park on their own and engaging the emergency brake.
  • Left turn signal fails to self-cancel after a turn, a pattern owners tie to recall 23V799000/24V729000 for the steering column control module.
  • Dealers reportedly lack the replacement steering column control module needed to fix the turn signal defect.
  • Dash warnings and stability-assist errors appear intermittently along with a loss of power or acceleration.
  • A loud humming or tumbling noise occurs when decelerating at lower RPMs.

When 2023 Ram 1500 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 27, 2023, latest Sep 21, 2026.

2023 Ram 1500 electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month10Jul 2023Mar 2024Sep 2024Mar 2025Sep 2025Feb 2026Jul 2026
79 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2025 (10).

Electrical System recalls for the 2023 Ram 1500

  1. NHTSA 24V729000Oct 1, 2024Electrical System129,313 vehicles

    Exterior lighting:turn signal

    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.

Electrical System complaints by 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2013240 (19%)
  2. 2014267 (15%)
  3. 2015179 (12%)
  4. 2016199 (13%)
  5. 2017116 (13%)
  6. 2018165 (25%)
  7. 2019390 (26%)
  8. 2020169 (27%)
  9. 2021205 (30%)
  10. 2022197 (32%)
  11. 202379 (39%)
  12. 202429 (39%)
  13. 2025197 (56%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2023 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 79 electrical system complaints for the 2023 Ram 1500, which is 39% of the 201 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Ram 1500 electrical system?
Yes. Recall 24V729000, reported October 1, 2024, covers a turn signal self-canceling defect tied to the steering column control module. Dealers replace the module free of charge.
At what mileage do 2023 Ram 1500 electrical problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints is 13,909 miles.
Did the 2023 Ram 1500 electrical issues cause crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to electrical system complaints on the 2023 Ram 1500.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.