2023 Ram 5500 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints67% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 5500 at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2023 Ram 5500 yet, but there are 3 recalls. 3 recalls cover this model year, including one with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

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Ram 5500 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Ram 5500. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best 5500 years: 2023, 2013, 2021. Years to avoid: 2022, 2018, 2017, 2016. Compare all years →

2023 Ram 5500 recalls (3)

Air bags › Frontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette

NHTSA recall 24V-199 · Mar 14, 2024 · 38,164 vehicles

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…

Remedy: 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.

Steering › Steering control module

NHTSA recall 23V-799 · Nov 28, 2023 · 185,251 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Electrical system › Wiring › Relays/solenoids

NHTSA recall 23V-060 · Feb 9, 2023 · 302,067 vehiclesPark outside

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.

Remedy: 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Ram 5500 have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2023 Ram 5500, the most recent from March 14, 2024 (driver clockspring/spiral cassette). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Ram 5500?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2023, 2013 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2022, 2018, 2017 and 2016. See the full Ram 5500 years comparison.

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.