2023 Ram 1500: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 275 complaints
275
Total Complaints
13,000mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
19
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
7,450
25th Percentile
13,000
Median Mileage
17,371
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
51
Engine
41
Unknown Or Other
37
Service Brakes
31
Power Train
18
Steering
13
Fuel/Propulsion System
13
Automatic Emergency Braking
10
Exterior Lighting
10
Body
9
Severity Assessment
19
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"The Forward Collision Warning System has not functioned on my brand new 2023 Ram Laramie 1500 Limited since I bought it on March 3, 2023. I can make my vehicle available for inspection at your convenience. I feel that this feature, although not standard equipment, not functioning puts both myself an..."
"The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V263000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of ..."
"I was sitting stoped in a parking lot and the vehicles etorque shut the engine off. When I took my foot off the brake the vehicle accelerated on its own and hit a light pole. Also airbags didnât deploy. I was roughly 10 feet from the pole ."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Electrical System
51 complaints
25th: 7,000 mi
Median: 7,900 mi
75th: 13,000 mi
Power Train
18 complaints
25th: 6,500 mi
Median: 10,500 mi
75th: 35,250 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 42
NC: 24
FL: 21
NY: 20
CA: 18
TN: 12
MI: 10
WA: 10
IL: 10
AL: 9
Ram 1500 — Other Years
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Active Recalls (10)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Display Function
Campaign 23V059000 | 09/02/2023
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.
Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 14A. This recall supersedes and expands previous recall numbers 21V-438 and 21V
Fuel Pump
Campaign 23V263000 | 13/04/2023
Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
Display Function
Campaign 23V654000 | 28/09/2023
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 97A.
Steering Control Module
Campaign 23V799000 | 28/11/2023
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.
Dealers will update the steering column control module (SCCM) software, and inspect and replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this rec
Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
Campaign 24V199000 | 14/03/2024
An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B
Automatic Transmission
Campaign 24V413000 | 06/06/2024
A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Control Unit/Module
Campaign 24V653000 | 05/09/2024
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1
Steering Control Module
Campaign 24V729000 | 01/10/2024
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.
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A1B.
Rearview Mirrors/Devices
Campaign 24V754000 | 10/10/2024
Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the mirror glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 86B.
Air Bags
Campaign 25V298000 | 08/05/2025
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28