repaired · 2026 Q3
Rear/other: anchorage
NewRisk. An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2023 Ram 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 207 owner complaints about the 2023 Ram 1500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-754 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Ram 1500 has problems
207 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
71Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
47Engine1 crash/fire/injury
34Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
29Power train
21Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
18Steering
16Exterior lighting
15Fuel/propulsion system
10Structure
4316 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 71 | 3 |
| Engine | 47 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 34 | 2 |
| Power train | 29 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 21 | 2 |
| Steering | 18 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 0 |
| Structure | 10 | 1 |
| 16 other systems | 43 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2023 Ram 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Air bags
Risk. A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
Risk. Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: turn signal
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.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
Risk. Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Exterior lighting
Risk. Turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ram.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1500 median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
In owners' words
What 1500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While the vehicle was parked with the ignition turned off, the windshield wipers unexpectedly began operating continuously despite the controls being in the OFF position. Upon investigation, a strong electrical burning odor was detected, followed by visible smoke coming from the under-hood power…
I am filing this safety complaint regarding a defective ABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) on my 2023 Ram 1500 Classic TRADESMAN CREW CAB 4x4 5.7L Hemi with approximately 87,000 miles. DEFECT DESCRIPTION: The ABS HCU periodically fails, resulting in complete loss of anti-lock braking, traction…
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The battery light was illuminated and displayed 0 percent but then increased to 25 percent. Due to the failure, the vehicle failed to shift into neutral, and the contact was unable to…
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