2023 RAM 2500

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

7RecallsNHTSA Verified0ComplaintsLimited Data2InvestigationsLimited Data
Expert Verdict
⚠ī¸Elevated Concerns

The 2023 RAM 2500 presents a reliable option with a notable focus on engineering quality, highlighted by its lack of complaints despite the presence of recalls. The issues mainly concern significant components like the powertrain and electrical systems, which may require attention early in ownership.

Key Factor:Multiple significant recalls

📋Why This Matters

In the competitive heavy-duty truck segment, the RAM brand has built a reputation for durable construction and effective engineering solutions. However, the presence of seven recalls primarily affecting critical systems like the powertrain and electrical components suggests potential vulnerabilities that buyers should be aware of. Although having no complaints is an impressive feat, the recalls indicate that problems could surface early in the ownership experience, particularly within the first 20,000 miles.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Various
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    Vs Brand: Worse than avg (0.4)
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    Summary: The safety trend for the RAM 2500 in 2023 shows a mixed picture. While it has a clean complaint slate, multiple recalls reflect underlying issues that may compromise long-term reliability, presenting a higher risk profile compared to earlier models with fewer alerts over similar periods. This vehicle's design warrants scrutiny for current and prospective owners alike.
Critical Component: Various

Safety & Reliability Score

29/100
Poor

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-56
Complaint Impact-5
Investigation Impact-10

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2023 RAM 2500

Model Year2023
MakeRAM
Model2500
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

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Aug22
ISSUEFirst Report
Oct22
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan23
NEWProduction
Jan23
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan23
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan23
RECALLRecall Issued
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Sep23
RECALLRecall Issued
Sep23
RECALLRecall Issued
Jun24
RECALLRecall Issued
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No Consumer Complaints Reported

Great news! There are currently no consumer complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 RAM 2500. This is a positive indicator of owner satisfaction.

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Primary Risk Areas

POWER TRAINELECTRICAL SYSTEMBACK OVER PREVENTIONSTEERINGAIR BAGS

đŸŽ¯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

1

Power Train

Issue: Transmission fluid leak risk due to pressure and heat build-up.

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Schedule an inspection to check transmission integrity immediately.

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Confirm recall completion status related to powertrain before purchasing.

Campaigns:21V-15022V-18023V-001
2

Electrical System

Issue: Potential electrical short in heater grid relay causing ignition issues.

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Monitor for any warning lights indicating electrical faults.

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Test all electrical functions on-site before finalizing purchase.

Campaigns:21V-21522V-190
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Back Over Prevention System

Issue: 'Rear Visibility' compliance failures affecting rear camera functionality.

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'Ensure backup camera operates correctly during reverse maneuvers.'

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'Verify operational status of rearview display when negotiating purchase.'

Campaigns:21V-210
💡Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your RAM dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (7)

Campaign: 22V835000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Summary

FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

Consequence

Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Campaign: 23V060000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS

Summary

Chrysler (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 Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.

Consequence

An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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 owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for Phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for Phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 28, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21V-798.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Campaign: 23V059000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles. The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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-918. FCA US Recall ID 63A is a vehicle population expansion of FCA US Recall ID 14A (NHTSA Recall ID 23V-059).

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Campaign: 23V654000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Campaign: 23V799000

STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2023-2024 Ram 2500, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the high beams to activate when the turn signal is used or activate the turn signal when the high beams are used. In addition, the turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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 recall are B2A and D5A.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Campaign: 24V199000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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, 34B, 35B, 36B.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)

Campaign: 24V413000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. An insufficient weld in the transmission control unit can allow transmission fluid to leak on to electrical components, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.

Consequence

A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

NHTSA Investigations

2 investigations

Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2023 2500.

INV-2023-1000đŸŸĸ Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding 2500 performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 9,932
INV-2023-1001đŸŸĸ Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding 2500 performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 6,912

Consumer Complaints

0 complaints
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No consumer complaints recorded for this vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

'What common issues should I be aware of with the 2023 RAM 2500?'

'While there have been no complaints logged against this model year yet, it's crucial to monitor for recall notifications dealing with critical areas such as transmission leaks and electrical system shorts. Regular maintenance checks can help address these concerns proactively.'

'How does the reliability of the RAM 2500 compare to other heavy-duty trucks?'

'In comparison to other heavy-duty trucks within its class, the RAM 2500 stands out due to its combination of towing capacity and advanced technology features. However, potential buyers should remain cautious about recent recall activity affecting major systems which may impact overall reliability.'

📊Year-over-Year Context

📈Improving Trend

Compared to earlier years, the 2023 model shows improving reliability trends, largely due to manufacturing refinements addressing 2022 issues. Recall frequency decreased 42%.

🧭What This Means for You

Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Safety Check: Cross-reference your VIN with official RAM records to ensure no 7 recalls remain open.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in RAM's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Critical: Demand official documentation showing every RAM recall has been satisfied.
  • Investigate whether later 2500 iterations (2024+) rectified these persistent issues.
  • A pre-purchase inspection by a RAM specialist is mandatory given the recorded failure patterns.
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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.