2023 Ram 1500 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 28 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Ram 1500, 14% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 14,000. A related recall, campaign 24V413000, covers a transmission control unit weld defect that can leak fluid onto electrical components.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 28
- 14% of 201
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 14,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicle unexpectedly shifts into park while moving, sometimes accompanied by the parking brake engaging on its own.
- Engine stalls or shuts off while driving, often at low speed or when stopped at a light, then is difficult or impossible to restart.
- Transmission inadvertently downshifts to a lower gear at various speeds, forcing the driver to pull over and restart the vehicle.
- Truck fails to move when accelerating from a stop even though the engine revs, with the display showing the parking brake engaged.
- Some owners report the stalling issue persists even after dealers performed Powertrain Control Module software service (Customer Satisfaction Program 18-08-A1-82).
When 2023 Ram 1500 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 16, 2023, latest Sep 5, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2023 Ram 1500
- NHTSA 24V413000Jun 6, 2024Transmission & Powertrain214 vehicles
Power train:manual transmission
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.
Remedy: 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.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2023 Ram 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 28 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Ram 1500, which is 14% of the 201 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2023 Ram 1500?
- Yes. Recall campaign 24V413000 covers 2023 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3,500 trucks where an insufficient weld in the transmission control unit can allow transmission fluid to leak onto electrical components. Dealers replace the valve body and control unit free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2023 Ram 1500 transmission problems typically appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 14,000 at the time of failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2023 Ram 1500.
- Do the transmission problems cause crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Ram 1500.
- How does the 2023 Ram 1500 compare to other years for transmission complaints?
- The 2023 model's 28 complaints and 14% share are lower in raw count than years like 2015 (225 complaints, 16% share) or 2019 (205 complaints, 14% share), though the 2024 model shows a higher share at 19% with fewer complaints (14).