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2023 Ram 1500 electrical system problems

The 2023 Ram 1500 has 60 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

60

Electrical System complaints

19%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Related recalls

24V653000Electrical SystemSeptember 5, 2024 · 1,025,432 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Consequence

Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.

What owners report

Tailgate unlatched one its own when I was backing up. It dropped and struck another vehicles bumper. Tailgate is smashed now. I was watching the back up camera and the tailgate was closed. It electronically opened itself and dropped down with me doing anything.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 25, 2025 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2023 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA has 60 complaints about the 2023 Ram 1500 electrical system — 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2023 Ram 1500 electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 24V653000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.