2023 RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2023 RAM 1500, 34% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 13,909 miles. The words owners use most often: “key information” (13% of reports).
- 69electrical system complaints
- 13,909median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Key information: mentioned in 9 of 69 complaints (13%)
- Trx recurring: mentioned in 8 of 69 complaints (12%)
- Safety infotainment affecting: mentioned in 8 of 69 complaints (12%)
- Models began: mentioned in 8 of 69 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 12 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 69 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
RAM 1500 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 49 | 49% | 42,500 |
| 2025 1500 | 187 | 52% | 5,000 |
| 2024 1500 | 28 | 37% | 10,000 |
| 2023 1500 | 69 | 34% | 13,909 |
| 2022 1500 | 196 | 31% | 40,000 |
| 2021 1500 | 197 | 29% | 43,535 |
| 2020 1500 | 164 | 26% | 30,000 |
| 2019 1500 | 382 | 26% | 18,000 |
| 2018 1500 | 159 | 24% | 20,712 |
| 2017 1500 | 109 | 12% | 23,000 |
| 2016 1500 | 192 | 12% | 32,666 |
| 2015 1500 | 159 | 11% | 45,900 |
| 2014 1500 | 246 | 14% | 49,439 |
| 2013 1500 | 227 | 18% | 37,100 |
| 2009 1500 | 6 | 16% | 79,300 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags; electrical system:wiring
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The battery light was illuminated and displayed 0 percent but then increased to 25 percent. Due to the failure, the vehicle failed to shift into neutral, and the contact was unable to…
My truck went into park while in traffic and engaged the parking brake. I believe it is part of the eTorque electrical stalling failure. I had to turn off the truck, put it in drive, then put it in park, then turn off parking brake, then back into drive.
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to stop at a stop sign, the vehicle lost motive power. The SOS warning lights were illuminated momentarily. The contact attempted to turn off and restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2023 RAM 1500s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 69 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2023 RAM 1500 (34% of the 202 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2023 RAM 1500 electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 13,909 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2023 RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “key information”, in 9 of 69 complaints, followed by “trx recurring” (8).
See all 2023 RAM 1500 problems or electrical system problems across all 1500 years.