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2023 Ram 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 51 engine-related complaints for the 2023 Ram 1500, 25% of all 201 complaints filed for the year. The dominant pattern is unexpected stalling that shifts into Park with the parking brake engaging while driving, at a median mileage of 27,000. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
51
25% of 201
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
27,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle stalls unexpectedly while slowing to a stop or making a turn, sometimes shifting itself into Park and engaging the parking brake without warning.
  • Engine loses power briefly during acceleration or when pulling into traffic, then recovers after a few seconds with no warning light.
  • Dealers report being unable to duplicate the stalling or gear-shift issue even after multiple visits.
  • One owner reported a stretch belt driving the water pump failed with fewer than 10,000 miles on the truck.
  • Some owners noted the check engine light flickers intermittently along with shaking or a feeling the truck is about to stall.
  • One complaint mentioned a related PCM software service (customer satisfaction notification for stalling) that did not fully resolve the issue.

When 2023 Ram 1500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 27, 2023, latest Sep 11, 2026.

2023 Ram 1500 engine complaints: complaints filed per month7Jul 2023Dec 2023Jul 2024Dec 2024May 2025Nov 2025Apr 2026
51 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2026 (7).

Engine recalls for the 2023 Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 1500 model year

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

  1. 2013165 (13%)
  2. 2014414 (23%)
  3. 2015453 (31%)
  4. 2016438 (28%)
  5. 2017226 (26%)
  6. 2018179 (27%)
  7. 2019290 (20%)
  8. 2020177 (28%)
  9. 2021296 (44%)
  10. 2022259 (42%)
  11. 202351 (25%)
  12. 202426 (35%)
  13. 202584 (24%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2023 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 51 engine-related complaints for the 2023 Ram 1500, which is 25% of the 201 total complaints filed for that model year.
What is the main engine problem reported on the 2023 Ram 1500?
Owners most often report the truck stalling unexpectedly at low speed or while turning, sometimes shifting into Park and engaging the parking brake on its own.
At what mileage do 2023 Ram 1500 engine problems typically occur?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 27,000 at the time of failure for engine-related complaints.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Ram 1500 engine stalling issue?
NHTSA does not list a related recall specifically tied to this engine complaint area for the 2023 Ram 1500.
Did the engine stalling cause any crashes?
NHTSA records one crash and zero fires or injuries among the 51 engine complaints for 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.