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Ram · Pickup truck

2023 Ram 3500

Heavy-duty pickup
0 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26

Safety Signal

67 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

Recalls1 critical 5

Complaintsnone reporting a crash, fire or injury 17

Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

The 2023 Ram 3500 is a pickup truck; vehicles over 8,500 lb GVWR are not certified for fuel economy by the EPA, so this page is built from NHTSA's recall, complaint and investigation records. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 17 complaints, most often about the engine.

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Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

No EPA fuel-economy record: the EPA does not certify vehicles over 8,500 lb GVWR. Recall, complaint and investigation data below come from NHTSA.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body style	Pickup
GVWR class	Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders	6
Displacement	6.7 L
Engine configuration	In-Line

Engine Output

Horsepower

370 hp

Fuel Economy

Fuel	Diesel

Transmission

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Driver assistance

Standard: Anti-lock brakes, Automatic emergency braking, Backup camera, Electronic stability control, Pedestrian automatic emergency braking

Optional: Adaptive cruise control, Lane departure warning, Lane keeping assist

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: Big Horn, Crew Cab, High Roof, Laramie). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada

Length	230.7–259.4 in
Width (body, without mirrors)	79.5 in
Height	78.3–79.5 in
Wheelbase	140.6–168.9 in
Track, front	67.7 in
Track, rear	66.9 in
Curb weight	6,069–7,077 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear	59/41

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 12 configurations: New Gen Crew Cab L/Box 2WD Drw, New Gen Crew Cab L/Box 2WD Srw, New Gen Crew Cab L/Box 4WD Drw, New Gen Crew Cab L/Box 4WD Srw, New Gen Crew Cab S/Box 2WD Srw, New Gen Crew Cab S/Box 4WD Srw …. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Power Train

63B

214 vehicles 81% reported repaired

Problem 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. Risk A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the valve body and control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expecting to be mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 63B.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF Remedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 24V413000 reported Jun 6, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Steering

14B,33B,34B,35B,36B

38,164 vehicles 80% reported repaired

Problem 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." Risk An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.

Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF

NHTSA campaign 24V199000 reported Mar 14, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

○minor

Exterior Lighting

B2A & D5A

185,251 vehicles 86% reported repaired

Problem 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." Risk 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. Fix Dealers will update the steering column control module (SCCM) software, and inspect and replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are B2A and D5A.

Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF Remedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 23V799000 reported Nov 28, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Back Over Prevention

97A

272,911 vehicles 99% reported repaired

Problem 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." Risk A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 97A.

Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF Remedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 23V654000 reported Sep 28, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

!critical

Electrical System

13A

Park outside 302,067 vehicles 83% reported repaired

Problem 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. Risk An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for Phase 2 and

Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF Remedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 23V060000 reported Feb 9, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific 3500

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2023 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Ram publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Ram’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2023 Ram 3500, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

17complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2023: 6 · 2024: 6 · 2026: 5

Most-cited components

Engine 4

Exterior Lighting 3

Electrical System 3

Seat Belts 2

Fuel/Propulsion System 1

Equipment 1

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 LT235/80R17E 120R/117/R At approximately 70 mph, I experienced a severe vibration in the steering wheel. Shortly thereafter, the tread separated from the carcass sending pieces of rubber flying. I was able to pull onto the shoulder and change the tire. These are the OEM tires with about 25000 miles.

Tires Jul 16, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11750748

The drivers seat belt does Not lock when brake is applied, and does not retract when unbuckled. I saw a report where several thousands of seat belts have been recalled that were in similar vehicles to mine. Also in that recall the manufacturer was the same as my seat belt.

Seat Belts Jul 14, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11750343

The contact owns a 2023 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked, the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the seat belt warning light was intermittently illuminated while the seat belt was securely buckled.

Electrical System at 65,000 miles Jun 25, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11746488

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.

Exterior Lighting Jun 10, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11743207

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 repair.

Engine Feb 4, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11715490

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Vehicle was manufactured from the factory with defective frame/left upper coil spring mount causing the coil spring to move off it's locking perch making the coil spring unsecured to the vehicle frame.

Suspension Oct 24, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11621660

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications

Extended coverage on file 7 filings by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

Term not in NHTSA’s summary · Stellantis warranty extension 105591FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 6
Term not in NHTSA’s summary · Stellantis warranty extension 104558FCA Caribbean Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4
Term not in NHTSA’s summary · Stellantis warranty extension 104557Warranty Newsletter – Volume 11, Issue 4
Term not in NHTSA’s summary · Ram warranty extension 100599FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-24-16 Rev.
Term not in NHTSA’s summary · Ram warranty extension 100595WARRANTY BULLETIN D-24-15 announces the addition of the Rear Axle Assembly replacement for 2019 - 2024 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (DD), RAM 4500/ 5500 Cab Chassis (DP), RAM 3500 Pickup (D2), RAM 2500…
Term not in NHTSA’s summary · Ram warranty extension 100494"FCA CARIBBEAN WARRANTY BULLETIN ID-24-16 Addition of Rear Axle / Differential Assembly for 2019 - 2024 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (DD) to the Powertrain Service Center (PTSC) Pre-Authorization Program"

1 more in this page’s JSON.

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Stellantis warranty extension (117) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 374

Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-08

Kindsas classified by NHTSA 353 service bulletins, 13 others, 7 warranty extensions

Most often about: Electrical System, Engine, Equipment, Power Train, Structure.

9100901 Service bulletin
2026-09-08 · Structure — Body
Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
114254 Service bulletin
2026-08-26 · Engine
RADIATOR - ENGINE COOLING
114255 Service bulletin
2026-08-26 · Engine
RADIATOR - ENGINE COOLING
113855 Service bulletin
2026-08-18 · Structure — Body
SWITCH AND BEZEL - FRONT DOOR
113854 Service bulletin
2026-08-18 · Structure — Body
SWITCH AND BEZEL - FRONT DOOR
113744 Service bulletin
2026-07-29 · Engine
SENSOR - TURBOCHARGER SPEED
113742 Service bulletin
2026-07-29 · Electrical System
SENSOR - TURBOCHARGER SPEED
08-272-26 REV. A Service bulletin
2026-07-17 · Electrical System
Air Handling Performance Test (APT) Availability In wiTECH Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0234-00 - Turbocharger Overboost Condition. ● P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost. ● P0101-00 - Mass Air Flow Sensor "A" Circuit Performance. ● P2463-00 - Diesel

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

Code	What it means	Most often filed under	Where it appears
P2459 P2459 on Ram →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Unknown Or Other	3 bulletins
B1560 B1560 on Ram →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Electrical System · Battery →	2 bulletins
B1561 B1561 on Ram →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Electrical System · Battery →	2 bulletins
B1562 B1562 on Ram →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Electrical System · Battery →	2 bulletins
B1E21 B1E21 on Ram →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Electrical System · Battery →	2 bulletins
P0299 P0299 on Ram →	The turbocharger or supercharger is not making the boost the computer asked for.	Engine	2 bulletins
P0868 P0868 on Ram →	Transmission line pressure has been measured below the required level.	Power Train	2 bulletins
P0944	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Power Train	2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

3500 by model year

all years, side by side →

Year Safety Recalls Complaints

2026 C 4 28 2025 C 5 43 2024 B 2 45 2023 this page D 5 17 Park outside 2022 F 12 190 Park outside 2021 F 9 62 Park outside 2020 F 11 116 2019 F 14 137 2018 F 10 809 2017 F 12 315 2016 F 14 134

Common questions about the 2023 3500

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2023 Ram 3500 have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 5 recall campaigns for the 2023 Ram 3500, 1 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 23V060000, covering Electrical System. 1 of them was filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. 1 campaign is phased, so the repair reached some model years before others. There is an active park outside advisory — act on it before driving. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2023 Ram 3500?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2023 Ram 3500 yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it D (67/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What are the dimensions of the 2023 Ram 3500?

Transport Canada measured it at 230.7–259.4 in long, 79.5 in wide (body, without mirrors), 78.3–79.5 in tall, on a 140.6–168.9 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 6,069–7,077 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2023 Ram 3500?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ram 3500, most often about engine, exterior lighting, electrical system. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

Are there service bulletins for the 2023 Ram 3500?

The manufacturer has filed 374 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2023 Ram 3500, most often covering electrical system, engine, equipment. The most recent is dated 2026-09-08. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

Data	Held	Source	What it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations	none	EPA certification records	The EPA does not certify vehicles rated over 8,500 lb GVWR, so heavy-duty nameplates have no entry at all.
Emission certificates	none	EPA emission certificates	The EPA published no certificate we could match to a configuration on this page.
Recalls	5	NHTSA recall campaigns	A complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints	17	NHTSA complaint database	Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings	none	NHTSA NCAP	NHTSA has not tested this model year. Cars are selected for testing, so untested is not unsafe.
Service bulletins	374	NHTSA manufacturer communications	Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations	none	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation	No defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reports	none	NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01	No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA	8 fields	NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns	What the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions	7 fields	Transport Canada, Canadian Vehicle Specifications	Length, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipment	none	Manufacturer press kit	We have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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2023 Ram 3500

Specs & fuel economy

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Dimensions Exterior

Engine Basics

Engine Output

Fuel Economy

Transmission

Driver assistance

Dimensions & weight

Factory warranty running out?

Recalls (5)

Power Train

Steering

Exterior Lighting

Back Over Prevention

Electrical System

Whether any of this applies to one specific 3500

Hear about a recall before the letter does

Parts & accessories for the 2023 Ram 3500

Owner complaints

Most-cited components

In owners' own words

Crash ratings

Service bulletins & campaigns

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

3500 by model year

Common questions about the 2023 3500

Does the 2023 Ram 3500 have any recalls?

How safe is the 2023 Ram 3500?

What are the dimensions of the 2023 Ram 3500?

What do owners complain about on the 2023 Ram 3500?

Are there service bulletins for the 2023 Ram 3500?

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Where to go next

Sources & method