2023 Ram 2500: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 58 complaints
58
Total Complaints
12,000mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
4
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
10,880
25th Percentile
12,000
Median Mileage
29,250
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine
11
Electrical System
8
Exterior Lighting
8
Power Train
5
Air Bags
4
Service Brakes
3
Unknown Or Other
3
Steering
3
Visibility/Wiper
2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2
Severity Assessment
4
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"Brakes failed 4 times in 4 days. Computer says low brake fluid, service stabilitrack, service electronic trailer brake systems. I filled with brake fluid twice. Called dealerships and stated minimum of 2 weeks before than can even look at it."
"The contact owns a 2023 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was produce without a dipstick to check his own oil. The contact called the dealer and was informed that he could not be sold a dipstick but that the vehicle could be serviced at the dealer. The contact stated that the failure to ..."
"WHEN THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS APPLIED. HIGH BEAM LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. THIS WILL BLIND ON COMING TRAFFIC!"
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
FL: 10
NY: 7
CA: 4
TX: 4
TN: 4
GA: 4
OK: 3
MS: 3
VA: 2
AL: 2
Ram 2500 — Other Years
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Active Recalls (7)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
Campaign 22V835000 | 10/11/2022
Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.
Relays/Solenoids
Campaign 23V060000 | 09/02/2023
An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying own
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
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.
Extend Your Engine Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
- Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
- Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
- Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
- Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
- Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage
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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