2023 Ram 1500

Showing the 2023 1500 Laramie. We haven't verified this trim's engine; the numbers below cover every version of this model year. Every version

Owner complaints, recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings from public NHTSA and EPA data, updated Oct 17, 2026.

Fuel economy
12–24 mpgcombined; city 10–21, highway 14–29; every version of this model year
Five years of fuel
$14,120–$33,540U.S. average; Ohio $12,620–$31,600 at local prices; every version of this model year; fuel only, not other costs of owning it; 15,000 miles a year, at EIA fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026
NHTSA overall safety rating
4 starslowest across the versions NHTSA tested
Recall campaigns
11over its history; check a VIN for open ones
Owner complaints
203filed with NHTSA; not adjusted for sales

Trims

NHTSA's VIN data lists these trims for the 2023 1500. A trim's engine and numbers are shown as its own only where EPA names versions after the trim and no other version could be it; "seen with" means a source shows that engine on the trim, not that it was the only one. Recalls and complaints cover the whole model year: whether a recall applies to a car depends on its VIN, on NHTSA's recall lookup.

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 203 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 1500. These are unverified owner reports, counted by the part of the car they name; one complaint can name several parts. Counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so they don't show how reliable a car is.

Complaints by part of the car
PartComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system69200
Unknown or other47411
Engine46100
Service brakes33200
Power train28000
Forward collision avoidance21202
Steering18100
Exterior lighting15000
Fuel/propulsion system15000
Structure10100
Air bags6403
Vehicle speed control6100
14 more parts
Back over prevention4000
Suspension4000
Service brakes, hydraulic3100
Visibility/wiper3000
Fuel system, diesel2000
Latches/locks/linkages2000
Parking brake2000
Seat belts2000
Visibility2000
Engine and engine cooling1000
Fuel system, gasoline1000
Lane departure1000
Tires1000
Wheels1000

Complaints by model year

Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, and counts aren't adjusted for sales, so a shorter bar doesn't mean a more reliable year.

  1. 20131,279
  2. 20141,773
  3. 20151,459
  4. 20161,549
  5. 2017882
  6. 2018664
  7. 20191,492
  8. 2020639
  9. 2021682
  10. 2022624
  11. 2023203
  12. 202476
  13. 2025361
  14. 2026101

Every 1500 year side by side

Recalls

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2023 1500 over its history. Campaigns are matched by model and year, so each one may apply to a given car, and its repair may already be done: check a VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup for the open recalls on that exact car.

Seat belts: rear/other

NHTSA campaign 26V495000 · reported Jul 30, 2026 · 1,271,294 vehicles potentially affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Risk: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.

NHTSA's record and documents

Air bags; Electrical system: wiring

NHTSA campaign 25V298000 · reported May 8, 2025 · 71 vehicles potentially affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.

NHTSA's record and documents

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices

NHTSA campaign 24V754000 · reported Oct 10, 2024 · 31,676 vehicles potentially affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The mirror glass may detach from the driver's side heated trailer tow rearview mirror. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the mirror glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 86B.

NHTSA's record and documents

Exterior lighting: turn signal; Steering: steering control module

NHTSA campaign 24V729000 · reported Oct 1, 2024 · 129,313 vehicles potentially affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. 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."

Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A1B.

NHTSA's record and documents

Electronic stability control (ESC): control module; Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

NHTSA campaign 24V653000 · reported Sep 5, 2024 · 1,025,432 vehicles potentially affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.

NHTSA's record and documents

Power train: automatic transmission; Power train: manual transmission

NHTSA campaign 24V413000 · reported Jun 6, 2024 · 214 vehicles potentially affected

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.

Risk: 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.

NHTSA's record and documents

Air bags: frontal; Steering: column

NHTSA campaign 24V199000 · reported Mar 14, 2024 · 38,164 vehicles potentially affected

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."

Risk: 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.

NHTSA's record and documents

Exterior lighting; Steering: steering control module

NHTSA campaign 23V799000 · reported Nov 28, 2023 · 185,251 vehicles potentially affected

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."

Risk: 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.

NHTSA's record and documents

Back over prevention: display function

NHTSA campaign 23V654000 · reported Sep 28, 2023 · 272,911 vehicles potentially affected

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."

Risk: 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.

NHTSA's record and documents

Fuel system, diesel: delivery

NHTSA campaign 23V263000 · reported Apr 13, 2023 · 45,832 vehicles potentially affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.

NHTSA's record and documents

Back over prevention: display function

NHTSA campaign 23V059000 · reported Feb 9, 2023 · 77,079 vehicles potentially affected

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."

Risk: 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).

NHTSA's record and documents

Service bulletins and investigations

Carmakers sent NHTSA 547 service bulletins and notices that cover the 2023 1500, the latest on Oct 9, 2026. They tell dealers how to fix known issues.

The parts they mention most: electrical system (222), power train (75), structure (67), equipment (50), engine (44).

NHTSA hasn't opened a defect investigation that covers this model year.

Maintenance

Oil

The owner's manual gives the oil and how often to change it. We show oil facts only once we've checked them against the manual, and we haven't yet for the 2023 1500.

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Used ones for sale

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Specs

EPA class: standard pickup trucks. EPA greenhouse gas score: 1–5 out of 10. Each version EPA tested:

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCity / hwy / comb
1500
4-Wheel Drive
3.0 L, 6 cyl, turboAutomatic 8-spdDiesel21 / 29 / 24
1500
Rear-Wheel Drive
3.6 L, 6 cylAutomatic 8-spdRegular Gasoline20 / 25 / 22
1500
4-Wheel Drive
3.6 L, 6 cylAutomatic 8-spdRegular Gasoline19 / 24 / 21
1500
Rear-Wheel Drive
5.7 L, 8 cylAutomatic 8-spdMidgrade Gasoline18 / 23 / 20
1500
4-Wheel Drive
5.7 L, 8 cylAutomatic 8-spdMidgrade Gasoline17 / 22 / 19
1500
Rear-Wheel Drive
5.7 L, 8 cylAutomatic 8-spdMidgrade Gasoline15 / 22 / 17
1500
4-Wheel Drive
5.7 L, 8 cylAutomatic 8-spdMidgrade Gasoline15 / 21 / 17
1500 Classic
Rear-Wheel Drive
3.6 L, 6 cylAutomatic 8-spdRegular Gasoline17 / 25 / 20
1500 Classic
4-Wheel Drive
3.6 L, 6 cylAutomatic 8-spdRegular Gasoline16 / 23 / 19
1500 Classic
Rear-Wheel Drive
5.7 L, 8 cylAutomatic 8-spdMidgrade Gasoline15 / 21 / 17
1500 Classic
4-Wheel Drive
5.7 L, 8 cylAutomatic 8-spdMidgrade Gasoline15 / 20 / 17
1500 HFE
Rear-Wheel Drive
3.6 L, 6 cylAutomatic 8-spdRegular Gasoline20 / 26 / 23
1500 TRX
4-Wheel Drive
6.2 L, 8 cyl, superchargedAutomatic 8-spdPremium Gasoline10 / 14 / 12

Sources and dates

Fuel cost: EPA mpg with fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026 and electricity prices for Jul 2026. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Oct 2026). Complaints are unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA. About the data