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.
2023 Ram 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2023 Ram 3500, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-199 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Ram 3500 has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Exterior lighting
3Electrical system
3Engine
2Seat belts
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Parking brake
1Power train
1Steering
1Suspension
77 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2023 Ram 3500 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 · 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.
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repaired · 2025 Q4
Wiring: relays/solenoids
Park outsideRisk. An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
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 3500 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 3500 median. How we score
'07'08'09'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 3500 owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This model of truck has 4 led lights that will never turn off. Using the switch in the cab does not affect them. When the headlight switch is in off, manual, or parking - these lights remain on. Additionally, there is no setting in the software that provides control over these lights. I have…
Despite having taken my 2023 Ram 3500 HD truck to the Ram dealer 3 times for the same recall, the issue still persists. The recall in question is B2A/NHTSA 23V-799 related to a malfunctioning SCCM that results in high beams activating with left turn signal activation. Also, left turn signal…
Turn on left blinker and the high beams come on doesn’t matter if it’s daytime, night time, headlights on or off, truck running not running. Obviously you don’t want to high beam other drivers when passing on left or turning left. Opened driver door and passenger rear window shattered with 2800…
Own a 2023 3500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.