2023 Ram 3500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 18%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 Ram 3500, 18% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Despite having taken my 2023 Ram 3500 HD truck to the Ram dealer 3 times for the same recall, the issue still persists. The recall in question is B2A/NHTSA 23V-799 related to a malfunctioning SCCM that results in high beams activating with left turn signal activation. Also, left turn signal activates with high beam pass activation. Per Ram's protocol, they performed a software reboot upon the first attempt. The problem quickly returned. I returned to the same service department who did not perform any service on the vehicle despite the ongoing problem for more than one week. …”
NHTSA complaint #11621770, filed 2024-10“The contact owns a 2023 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked, the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the seat belt warning light was intermittently illuminated while the seat belt was securely buckled. The messages Service ESC” and “Service Trailer Brake System” were displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11746488, filed 2026-06, 65,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V060000Feb 9, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo…Covers: Ram 3500 2021–2023, 2500 2021–2023, 5500 2021–2023 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11037344Sep 8, 2026Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
- 11036364Aug 18, 2026Switch and bezel - front door
- 11036363Aug 18, 2026Switch and bezel - front door
- 11035981Jul 29, 2026Sensor - turbocharger speed
- 11035980Jul 29, 2026Sensor - turbocharger speed
- 11035162Jul 17, 2026Air Handling Performance Test (APT) Availability In wiTECH Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one…
- 11035047Jul 11, 2026Air Handling Performance Test (APT) Availability In wiTECH Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one…
- 11035065Jul 6, 2026Front Fog Lamp RT 1) If the lamp contains moisture, do not replace it immediately. Turn the fog lamp on for one hour and inspect it afterward. Refer to 23-008-25 Rev.A. Exterior…
- 11034926Jul 6, 2026Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
- 11034910Jun 29, 2026Switch – headlamp
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 64% |
| 2025 | 28 | 65% |
| 2024 | 12 | 27% |
| 2023 | 3 | 18% |
| 2022 | 23 | 12% |
| 2021 | 17 | 27% |
| 2020 | 9 | 8% |
| 2019 | 21 | 15% |
| 2018 | 137 | 17% |
| 2017 | 33 | 10% |
| 2016 | 10 | 7% |
| 2015 | 19 | 14% |
| 2014 | 25 | 12% |
| 2013 | 17 | 15% |
| 2007 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2023 Ram 3500
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Ram 3500
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology