NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's side air bag connector may not be secured properly, preventing the air bag from deploying during a crash.
This page covers 11 recalls, 173 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Ram 1500.
17–24 mpg combined
9.8–13.8 L/100km
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
Electrical system complaints dominate what 2023 Ram 1500 owners report, followed closely by engine and powertrain issues. On the electrical side, owners describe a range of warning lights, system faults, and unexpected behavior from various onboard electronics. The engine complaints center on stalling, owners frequently report the truck shutting off without warning while driving, particularly at low speeds or in traffic. Getting the engine to restart typically requires shifting to park and cycling the ignition, sometimes multiple times. Powertrain complaints describe hesitation, rough engagement, and related drivability concerns. A smaller number of owners separately report a seatbelt that locks up and won't retract, requiring the belt to be cut to free an occupant, this has come up more than once in the complaint set and involves the rear seating positions.
173
Total Complaints
9
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 RAM 1500 has 11 recalls, the most serious involving a transmission weld that can allow fluid to leak onto electrical components, causing loss of drive power or loss of park function, both of which raise the risk of a crash.
On the safety systems side, two separate recalls cover the driver's airbag: one addresses a clockspring that can prevent frontal airbag deployment, and another covers an airbag connection that may not hold properly in a crash. A software fault in the anti-lock brake control module can disable electronic stability control, reducing the truck's ability to correct a skid. Vehicles equipped with the 3.0L diesel engine face an additional concern: the high-pressure fuel pump can fail and stall the engine.
Rear visibility is affected in a few ways. The trailer reverse steering control module can block the rearview camera image when shifting into reverse, radio software on certain trucks can also prevent the camera from displaying at all, and on Ram 1500 Classic models with heated trailer tow mirrors, the driver-side mirror glass can detach.
The remaining recalls center on turn signals and high beams. The steering column control module can cause high beams and turn signals to trigger each other, and a separate issue can cause turn signals to stay on after completing a turn rather than self-canceling.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's side air bag connector may not be secured properly, preventing the air bag from deploying during a crash.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers secured the air bag connectors. This repair has been completed on all recalled vehicles at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The glass on the driver's side heated trailer tow mirror can detach, reducing rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the mirror glass at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering column control module may fail, causing the turn signal to stay on after you complete a turn instead of turning off automatically.
What the fix does
A dealership will inspect the steering column control module and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The turn signal self-canceling feature may not work properly, causing the turn signal to stay on longer than intended.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software problem in the anti-lock brake system control module may turn off the electronic stability control system, reducing your vehicle's braking and handling control.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the anti-lock brake system control module software at no cost to restore electronic stability control function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A weak weld in the transmission control unit may allow transmission fluid to leak onto electrical components, causing loss of drive power or inability to engage park.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the valve body and control unit at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering column control module may not be welded correctly, which can prevent the driver's airbag from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module at no charge if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering column control module may cause the high beams to turn on when you use the turn signal, or activate the turn signal when you use the high beams. The turn signal may also fail to self-cancel.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the steering column control module software and replace the module if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The radio software may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the screen, blocking your rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the radio software at no cost to restore the rearview image display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high pressure fuel pump may fail in certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles with 3.0L diesel engines.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and any other necessary fuel system components at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The trailer reverse steering control module may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying when you shift into reverse, affecting your ability to see behind the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the trailer reverse steering control module software at no cost to restore rearview camera function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
