2023 Ram 2500

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2023 Ram 2500 has 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2023 ram 2500. the contact stated that the vehicle was produce without a dipstick to check his own oil. the contact called the dealer and was informed that he could not be sold a dipstick but that the vehicle could be serviced at the dealer. the contact stated that the failure to . ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 4 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

12 complaints

19%

• The contact owns a 2023 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was produce without a dipstick to check his own oil. The contact called the dealer and was informed that he could not be sold a dipstick but that the vehicle could be serviced at the dealer. The contact stated that the failure to
• The contact owns a 2023 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 74 MPH, the EGR valve de-energized seizing the turbo, causing the vehicle do decelerate to 30 MPH in less than a quarter mile. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the r
• The truck would not start it just clicked. This was at a remote location. After it was towed to a dealership the starter was replaced. There were no warning indicators ahead of the failure.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2023 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was produce without a dipstick to check his own oil. The contact called the dealer and was informed that he could not be sold a dipstick but that the vehicle could be serviced at the dealer. The contact stated that the failure to ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

9 complaints

14%

• Headlight high beams turn on with left turn signal, also when actuating the high beams it turns on the left turn signal. You can not signal left without blinding other traffic with the high beams. No service lamps, happened since I bought the truck new. Ram has failed to service the vehicle and fix
• Randomly, when powering up the vehicle, the instrument cluster emits a very bright light on the left side only. This light cannot be dimmed or turned off with the lighting controls. As a result, driving at night is dangerous with a bright light stuck on directly in front the driver. Normal function
• High beams engage when left turn signal is activated. Also, when flashing high beams by pulling the turn signal stalk forward, the left turn signal activates.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“Headlight high beams turn on with left turn signal, also when actuating the high beams it turns on the left turn signal. You can not signal left without blinding other traffic with the high beams. No service lamps, happened since I bought the truck new. Ram has failed to service the vehicle and fix ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

LIGHTING

8 complaints

13%

• WHEN THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS APPLIED. HIGH BEAM LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. THIS WILL BLIND ON COMING TRAFFIC!
• Headlight high beams turn on with left turn signal, also when actuating the high beams it turns on the left turn signal. You can not signal left without blinding other traffic with the high beams. No service lamps, happened since I bought the truck new. Ram has failed to service the vehicle and fix
• It appears that there is a problem with the bright-lights and turn signal. When I turn on the left blinker my bright lights come on. When the turn is complete the bright lights go out. This happens during the day and night. During the day when I flash my bright lights the left turn signal comes on

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS APPLIED. HIGH BEAM LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. THIS WILL BLIND ON COMING TRAFFIC!”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

6 complaints

10%

• My 2023 ram 2500 with 12,000 miles dose not always accelerate the way it should has been doing this once in awhile since new but has got more frequent. You can push the accelerator all the way down and truck does not take off. Makes it very dangerous when pulling out into traffic. Also the truck som
• Transmission just started shifting very hard causing the truck to shake. Truck was fine last week, mileage is 9600. Have notified the dealer, they said to bring it it in. There is no warning lights or alerts
• 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 purchase

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“My 2023 ram 2500 with 12,000 miles dose not always accelerate the way it should has been doing this once in awhile since new but has got more frequent. You can push the accelerator all the way down and truck does not take off. Makes it very dangerous when pulling out into traffic. Also the truck som”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

5 complaints

• Brakes failed 4 times in 4 days. Computer says low brake fluid, service stabilitrack, service electronic trailer brake systems. I filled with brake fluid twice. Called dealerships and stated minimum of 2 weeks before than can even look at it.
• I was involved in an accident on May 3rd. 2024. As a result of this accident, I have filed an insurance claim. My brakes failed to stop the truck properly. I was pushing the brake pedal as hard as I could, and the brakes were not stopping the truck properly. It had minimal braking not enough to sto
• The brake pedal was soft and sometime would go to the floor. The dealer has changed the master cylinder, the booster, and now the abs module.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“Brakes failed 4 times in 4 days. Computer says low brake fluid, service stabilitrack, service electronic trailer brake systems. I filled with brake fluid twice. Called dealerships and stated minimum of 2 weeks before than can even look at it.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 63 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: The contact owns a 2023 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was produce without a dipstick to check his own oil. The contact called the dealer and was informed that he could not be sold a dipstick but that the vehicle could be serviced at the dealer. The contact stated that the failure to
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Headlight high beams turn on with left turn signal, also when actuating the high beams it turns on the left turn signal. You can not signal left without blinding other traffic with the high beams. No service lamps, happened since I bought the truck new. Ram has failed to service the vehicle and fix
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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LIGHTING: WHEN THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL IS APPLIED. HIGH BEAM LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. THIS WILL BLIND ON COMING TRAFFIC!
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: My 2023 ram 2500 with 12,000 miles dose not always accelerate the way it should has been doing this once in awhile since new but has got more frequent. You can push the accelerator all the way down and truck does not take off. Makes it very dangerous when pulling out into traffic. Also the truck som
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)