Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2023 Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a coolant odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact noticed a puddle of condensation underneath the front end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle drove normally and there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the radiator was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred 6 months later. The vehicle was then taken to the same dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the new radiator had cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact stated that a friend who was a mechanic also inspected the vehicle and stated that the radiator needed to be replaced due to a crack. …
Check engine light blinks on and off intermittently, vehicle shakes and feels as if it's going to stall. From time to time when going to accelerate I pulled out on a main roads and the vehicle lost all power my kids and I flew forward. While idling at a red light, the vehicle started to shake as if it was going to stall and jerked forward and hit the car in front of me. I brought this to the attention of the dealer. I purchased it from and They stated they cannot find any issues. I have pictures and videos of the check engine light coming on in intermittently. I also called when it lost power, pulling into the intersection. This all should be recorded with Jerry Ulm dealer in Tampa.
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off. After restarting the vehicle, the battery warning light was temporarily illuminated and the vehicle operated normally. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but no trouble code was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted, and the contact was fearful of safety risks to the family while riding in the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 992.
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 4 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle stalled inadvertently, nearly causing a crash with incoming traffic. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to roll the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
I brought the 'new to me' truck to the dealership 2 weeks after purchase to address a known recall and a Customer Satisfaction Notification. The latter related to the PCM software to address an issue of staling (08A). No problems were experienced before the service nor were any services noted on the Carfax for stalling before purchase. Four days after the recall and Customer Satisfaction Notice were addressed, I approached a stop sign with intentions to turn right. I slowed, but not to a complete stop, as I could see that no one was approaching from either direction and rolled thru the stop. I took my foot off the gas as I slowed (guessing to 3 mph) and applied the brake to make the turn when the engine stalled and engaged the parking brake and flashers. …
On 3 separate occasions the truck has completely broken down while traveling 60-84mph. Each time, while in motion, the check engine and battery lights come on on the gauge cluster. Voltage starts rapidly draining from the battery indicator before systems start being shut down. Fiirst is entertainment, then climate, the ABS, then steering, and then all power and engine loss. I almost lost control the first time while trying to make it safely over to the soft shoulder. Each of the three times this had happened, the truck was completely dead in the side of the road and was towed to a dealership three times. The truck was towed to 2 different dealerships. The first two times to Imperial Dodge where they charged the battery the first time and did a software update the second time. …
While driving at roadway speeds, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of the instrument cluster and infotainment display, immediately followed by an engine shutdown. Steering and braking assistance were reduced during the event, requiring immediate driver intervention to safely maneuver the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. No prior warning messages or indicators were visible before the loss of power and instrumentation. After the vehicle coasted and was restarted, all systems appeared to return to normal operation. This condition has occurred more than once and presents a serious safety risk, especially at highway speeds, due to loss of engine power and driver information. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership and remained there for over three weeks for inspection. The manufacturer was consulted, but the condition could not be duplicated during testing. …
Just before I was completely stopped at a red light, the engine died, the transmission shifted to park, and the emergency brake was set. After several minutes and several attempts, the engine started and I was able to drive it home. The only indication something was wrong was the "Check Engine" light was on. That light was off the next morning. I took it to the local Ram dealer to be checked out. The result of the computer diagnosis was "Nonplausable codes." They said there was nothing they could do. Our fear was (and remains) is that this might happen again while driving at a higher speed in heavy traffic. That could possibly cause serious injury or death, or both. Due to that serious concern, we took it back to the dealer and ask them to keep it for a while to see if it happened with them. …
3 times in the last month, my 2023 Ram with only 25000 miles has stalled while I have been driving. The situation was I was in a line of traffic and rolling forward at approximately 5-10 miles per hour when the truck died, auto shifted into park and set the emergency brake. I then immediately hit the start button again and got a low battery voltage warning. I turned the car completely off and on again, then was able to move and continue with the flow of traffic with no faults. I took the truck to the dealership to have it diagnosed and they found that the truck logged a code P032F, which is associated with vehicles stalling. However, they stated they were unable to replicate it and there wasn't a fix currently available. I have also not been able to replicate it and it seems to happen completely at random. …
The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving approximately 60 MPH, the traction control warning light illuminated and the message "Parking Brake Deactivated" was displayed. The contact stated that during the first failure, the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, turned off, restarted the vehicle, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence and then to a dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated. During the second occasion, while driving up a bridge, the vehicle lost automotive power and the vehicle decelerated to 28 MPH. The vehicle then coasted down the bridge, and it was pulled over to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted. The check engine warning light became illuminated. …
Engine complaints in other 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2023 Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 47 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2023 Ram 1500, 23% of the model year's 203 complaints. The component named most often is cooling system › radiator assembly (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2023 Ram 1500 engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2023 Ram 1500, though it has 11 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2023 Ram 1500 engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 2,000 miles, and 67% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to engine & cooling problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.