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.
2023 Ram 5500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2023 Ram 5500. It is covered by 3 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 March 14, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Ram 5500 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2023 Ram 5500 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 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 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 5500 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 5500 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2023 5500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.