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2023 Ram 1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
29about this part
Share
14%of 205 total for the year
Median mileage
14,000miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2023 Ram 1500, 14% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have replaced, via warranty, 3 cylinders that have failed within 10,000 miles of the vehicle. This causes my truck to shutter and not accelerate properly. The shop tells me this has been an ongoing problem, however it is not being addressed by Stalantis. Not requesting to do anything for my situation, however it needs to be investigated.”

NHTSA complaint #11666889, filed 2025-06

“I had to get a couple jump starts in one day. then got a diagnosis check it said u1267 then got battery check it said it wasn't charging, check engine light was one after awhile went off. y'all installed the standard battery instead of the agm battery in the ram torque. that's reason for other glitches as well heat an air control getting stuck etc. I had to buy the right battery. BATTERY TO EXPENSIVE NEW”

NHTSA complaint #11762357, filed 2026-09

“The truck has done this four times since 01/22/2026. While still moving slowly the truck will do this while going down the highway. One other safety issue was when I merged into traffic on the highway (You have to merge into the fast lane at this location) the truck wouldn't go past 4th gear approximately 40 mph with cars coming up on me at 70. All of these problems correct when I can get the truck restarted.”

NHTSA complaint #11756163, filed 2026-08

“I own a 2023 Ram 1500 Limited 4x4 with approximately 53,000 miles. The truck has had no issues for the first 40,000 miles and then developed a noise and vibration coming from the front end that is present at all speeds. I took it to Jerry Ulm Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Tampa, FL. They kept my truck for 14 days and replaced the axle, stub shaft, wheel hub and bearing assembly. The truck was returned to me with the exact same noise and vibration — the repair did not fix the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11728504, filed 2026-04

“2023 RAM 1500 v8 with e-torque system stalls while driving. The vehicle will not start after stalling. The emergency brake is engaged and other lights are on the dash. I have had this problem happen three times and each time I had the vehicle brought to the local Dodge dealer service center. The problem was reported to the dealer service center and they have been unable to reproduce the problem. They also say the computer has no codes indicating a problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11626517, filed 2024-11

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261010%
20254913%
20241519%
20232914%
202210617%
20219914%
20206310%
201920714%
2018609%
20179811%
201620213%
201522615%
201419211%
2013867%
2009924%

Other parts of the 2023 Ram 1500

Electrical system
70 complaintsEngine
47 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsForward collision avoidance
21 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Ram 1500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology