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2023 Ram 3500

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Recalls
5
on record
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Open recalls on record

5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls5
Complaints17
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2023 Ram 3500

5 recalls
17 complaints

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
5
Owner complaints
17
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

5 Recalls on Record

1 of these is high-severity. Contact a dealer to verify these have been completed.

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Safety recalls

5 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 23V060000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS

    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.

  • 23V654000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

    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."

  • 23V799000high

    Steering issue

    STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE

    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."

  • 24V199000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE

    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."

  • 24V413000high

    Drivetrain issue

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    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.

Consumer complaints

17 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

17
Total
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE3
  • WHEELS/TIRES2
  • SEAT BELTS2
  • LIGHTING2
  • ELECTRICAL2

Normal Range

17 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)3
tire or wheel problems2
seat belt or seat issues2

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

Data sources

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Common problems

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1,933 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 24V413000

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

  2. Recall

    Recall 24V199000

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

  3. Recall

    Recall 23V799000

    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.

  4. Recall

    Recall 23V654000

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

  5. Recall

    Recall 23V060000

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