Skip to content
Ram 2500Model year report

2023 Ram 2500 Problems

Compared with other Ram 2500 years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

6/100 0.4× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
49filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
23,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
8campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
—not in EPA data

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Ram 2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 2023 Ram 2500. The part named most often is engine, with 11 complaints (22% of the total), followed by electrical system (10) and exterior lighting (9). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 23,500 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 356 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 40 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the relays/solenoids and 164 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 10 Ram 2500 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 6 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Wheels (2), Engine cooling (1), Forward collision avoidance (1), Fuel system (1), Seat belts (1), Suspension (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “My 2023, Ram 2500 truck with a Cummins 6.7L diesel engine has a known defect with the grid heater bolt. This bolt can loosen or break off, falling into the engine and causing catastophic engine failure. This creates a suddne loss of power, espcially dangerous when towing heavy loads at highway speeds. Numerous owners have reported this issue, yet no recall has been issued. I request investigation and action to protect driver safety.”

NHTSA complaint #11685217, filed 2025-09

Electrical system: “While driving I get a return for service and all my dash lights and rear view mirror goes blank with light flashing and aural warning. Have taken to dealer and they replace backup camera, simplest fix for them, then it did it again when I picked up and continues to do while driving home. I have not driven in over 4 months waiting on parts which Ram says are not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11587922, filed 2024-05

Exterior lighting: “Turning on the left turn signal causes the headlights to switch from low beams to high beams. It doesn't happen every time. I've taken it to the dealership but it doesn't happen while it's there so they don't take me seriously and, in my opinion, don't thoroughly investigate the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11557659, filed 2023-11

Transmission and drivetrain: “There appears to be leaking from the dipstick tube. Transmission lurches when accelerating and decelerating. Eddies Repair in Pagosa Springs Colorado looked at the vehicle and suggested there may be a recall on this issue. When looking up the vin my vehicle is not included in recall ZA3. I purchased this truck in March 2025 and it has been an issue from then.”

NHTSA complaint #11676568, filed 2025-07

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,507 and 57,000 miles.

17%0–1033%10–2517%25–5017%50–750%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 23,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202320241620252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Ram 2500. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
2500 Crew Cab · crew cab 4WD★★★★☆4 / 5553 · 29.2% risk
2500 Crew Cab · crew cab RWD★★★★☆4 / 5554 · 19.8% risk
2500 Mega Cab · crew cab 4WDnot rated———3 · 29.2% risk
2500 Regular Cab · regular cab 4WDnot rated———3 · 29.2% risk
2500 Regular Cab · regular cab RWDnot rated———4 · 19.8% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2023 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking optional.

Neighbouring years: 2022: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Recalls and investigations

See all 8 recalls for the 2023 Ram 2500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 356 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 356 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ram 2500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026298688——Too new to compareToo new
2025662,4006——Too new to compareToo new
20245912,0005——Too new to compareToo new
20234923,50084—6 · FewerToo new
202218118,000124—59 · TypicalRising
202110834,00084—33 · FewerRising
202016210,500104—56 · TypicalFalling
20191938,72512——45 · TypicalFalling
20182,60752,00094—77 · MoreRising
201769846,500114—50 · TypicalRising
201625924,000124—51 · TypicalStable
201521535,000134—32 · FewerFalling
201434430,000144—57 · TypicalFalling
201317839,70014——17 · FewerFalling
20095161,0001———Not enough data

All Ram 2500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 2023 Ram 2500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Ram 2500 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 11 complaints (22% of the total), followed by electrical system with 10.

Has the 2023 Ram 2500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2023 Ram 2500 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 Ram 2500 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Ram 2500 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 23,500 miles and the middle half falls between 10,507 and 57,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.