2023 Ram 3500: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 5 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
17
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
0.0
Severity index
Severity index 0.0 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 17.6% |
| ENGINE | 3 | 17.6% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 17.6% |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 11.8% |
| TIRES | 1 | 5.9% |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 5.9% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | 5.9% |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 5.9% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 3 of 17 complaints (17.6%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 5 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V060000 | 09/02/2023 | 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. |
| 23V654000 | 28/09/2023 | 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 |
| 23V799000 | 28/11/2023 | 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 activa |
| 24V199000 | 14/03/2024 | 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 |
| 24V413000 | 06/06/2024 | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.