2023 Ram 3500
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2023 Ram 3500 has 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is lighting problems (17% of all complaints), specifically: turn on left blinker and the high beams come on doesn’t matter if it’s daytime, night time, headlights on or off, truck running not running. obviously you don’t want to high beam other drivers when passing on left or turning left. opened driver door and passenger rear window shattered with 2800 mi.
18
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
LIGHTING
3 complaints- • Turn on left blinker and the high beams come on doesn’t matter if it’s daytime, night time, headlights on or off, truck running not running. Obviously you don’t want to high beam other drivers when passing on left or turning left. Opened driver door and passenger rear window shattered with 2800 mi
- • 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 activate
- • This model of truck has 4 led lights that will never turn off. Using the switch in the cab does not affect them. When the headlight switch is in off, manual, or parking - these lights remain on. Additionally, there is no setting in the software that provides control over these lights. I have interac
“Turn on left blinker and the high beams come on doesn’t matter if it’s daytime, night time, headlights on or off, truck running not running. Obviously you don’t want to high beam other drivers when passing on left or turning left. Opened driver door and passenger rear window shattered with 2800 mi”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
3 complaints- • Engine Lockup , towed 650 miles to dealer clsoer to my home and from same place where I bought the truck , said has Waranty, and stays there for almost 3 months , calling them every week and saying we are waiting for chrysler to send an engine and after receiving we will need a week to install
- • On my model year 2023 RAM 3500 equipped with the Cummins 6.7L High Output engine, the premature failure of the camshaft valve lifter has caused the engine camshaft to have abnormal wear due the valve lifter roller bearing seizing. This has also caused metallic debris to contaminate the engine oil ca
- • The contact owns a 2023 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V720000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repai
“Engine Lockup , towed 650 miles to dealer clsoer to my home and from same place where I bought the truck , said has Waranty, and stays there for almost 3 months , calling them every week and saying we are waiting for chrysler to send an engine and after receiving we will need a week to install”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
2 complaints- • The contact owns a 2023 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the generator was turned on and the contact became aware of gasoline leaking. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E030000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Equipment). The vehicle was taken to the d
- • The contact owns a 2023 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the parking brake engaged without driver input. The parking brake warning light was illuminated. The contact was unable to disengage the parking brake. The contact was aided by another driver. The vehicle was
“The contact owns a 2023 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the generator was turned on and the contact became aware of gasoline leaking. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E030000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Equipment). The vehicle was taken to the d”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
2 complaints- • 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 activate
- • high beam lights turn on when left turn signal is activated
“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 activate”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
1 complaints- • The contact owns a 2023 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the generator was turned on and the contact became aware of gasoline leaking. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E030000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Equipment). The vehicle was taken to the d
“The contact owns a 2023 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the generator was turned on and the contact became aware of gasoline leaking. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E030000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Equipment). The vehicle was taken to the d”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 18 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐LIGHTING: Turn on left blinker and the high beams come on doesn’t matter if it’s daytime, night time, headlights on or off, truck running not running. Obviously you don’t want to high beam other drivers when passing on left or turning left. Opened driver door and passenger rear window shattered with 2800 mi
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: Engine Lockup , towed 650 miles to dealer clsoer to my home and from same place where I bought the truck , said has Waranty, and stays there for almost 3 months , calling them every week and saying we are waiting for chrysler to send an engine and after receiving we will need a week to install
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: The contact owns a 2023 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the generator was turned on and the contact became aware of gasoline leaking. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E030000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Equipment). The vehicle was taken to the d
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: 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 activate
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Ram 3500 — Year Comparison
How does 2023 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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