Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Ram 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Ram 1500 has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 205 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V495000 Improperly Installed Seat Belt Buckle Anchor/FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V298000 Improperly Connected Air Bag/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V754000 Rearview Mirror Glass May Detach/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V729000 Turn Signal Malfunction/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V653000 Disabled Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V413000 Loss of Drive Power or Park Function NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V199000 Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V799000 Turn Signal and High Beam Malfunction/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V654000 Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V263000 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V059000 Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 70 complaints
- Engine 47 complaints
- Unknown or Other 46 complaints
- Service Brakes 34 complaints
- Power Train 29 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 21 complaints
Of the 205 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 205 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Ram 1500 has 11 recall campaigns and 205 owner complaints, suggesting a moderate level of reliability concerns. The recalls address varied issues such as seat belt anchorages, airbag deployment, and electronic stability control. Complaints typically focus on the electrical system and the engine. The evidence, while not overwhelmingly negative, suggests some areas need attention, but data is insufficient for strong conclusions on certain failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $150–$1,000 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $500–$5,000 | common |
| Power train | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and servicing
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant system flush
- Battery replacement
- Air filter changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light on
- Erratic transmission behavior
- Unusual brake noises
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Steering difficulties
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Ram 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.