2023 RAM 4500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
23
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 RAM 4500
The 2023 RAM 4500 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE, STEERING:COLUMN. 23 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year.
Recalls for the 2023 RAM 4500
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2023 RAM 4500, potentially affecting up to 748,907 vehicles.
Recall 25V618000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 10 vehicles affected
Defect: Reading Truck Body, LLC (Reading) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 4500 vehicles equipped with a Curt Hitch (P/N 15400). The trailer hitch may have been installed with too few mounting bolts, causing the assembly to loosen and detach.
Consequence: A detached trailer hitch assembly can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Reading will replace the hitch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2025. Owners may contact Reading's customer service at 1-610-775-3301.
View full details →Recall 24V199000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
| 38,164 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
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. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US,...
View full details →Recall 24V199000 — STEERING:COLUMN
| 38,164 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
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. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US,...
View full details →Recall 23V799000 — STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
| 185,251 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
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. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA...
View full details →Recall 23V799000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 185,251 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
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. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA...
View full details →Recall 23V060000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
| 302,067 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2023 RAM 4500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 RAM 4500.
Safety Rating for the 2023 RAM 4500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 RAM 4500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 RAM 4500
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 23 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 RAM 4500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
S2607000002 — ENGINE
Hemi Water Pump Coolant Leak Inspection
08-383-25 REV. A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Telematics Box Module (TBM) Software Updating from 5.39 to 5.65 *Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● B2206-00 - Current VIN Missing / Mismatch.** Customers may experience the following: ● **SOS Unavailable message pops up on...
09-029-25 — ENGINE
Cummins Valvetrain Noise Diagnostics Customers may comment on one or more of the following: ● Ticking noise. ● Clicking noise. ● Engine noise.
08-044-25 REV.A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● Wired Remote Start (WRS) may have to be pressed twice to shut the engine off. ● WRS feature unable to turn off the engine when using the WRS button.
08-044-25 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● **Wired Remote Start (WRS) may have to be pressed twice to shut the engine off.** ● WRS feature unable to turn off the engine when using the WRS button This bulletin involves updating...
08-186-24 REV. A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates Customers must experience the following: ● Wired Remote Start Stop (WRSS) feature unable to turn off the engine stop/start with the WRSS button. This bulletin involves updating the RFHM module with the latest available software."
08-186-24 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates Customers must experience the following: ● Wired Remote Start Stop (WRSS) feature unable to turn off the engine stop/start with the WRSS button. This bulletin involves updating the RFHM module with the latest available software."
S248A000011 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Driver Hears Noise, Static or Can Not Hear Phone Caller on Other End
S248A000010 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Satellite Radio Displays “Satellite Hardware Error” Message
S2418000009 — ENGINE
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. One Or More Exhaust Temperature Sensor (EGT) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), Set.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 RAM 4500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the RAM 4500
- 2018 RAM 4500 — 13 complaints
- 2019 RAM 4500 — 8 complaints
- 2020 RAM 4500 — 4 complaints
- 2021 RAM 4500 — 0 complaints
- 2022 RAM 4500 — 3 complaints
- 2023 RAM 4500 (current)
- 2024 RAM 4500 — 2 complaints
- 2025 RAM 4500 — 0 complaints
- 2026 RAM 4500 — 0 complaints
Other RAM Models
- RAM 1500 — 15,786 total complaints
- RAM 2500 — 7,223 total complaints
- RAM 3500 — 3,311 total complaints
- RAM PROMASTER — 739 total complaints
- RAM 5500 — 194 total complaints
- RAM PROMASTER CITY — 139 total complaints
- RAM PROMASTER 2500 — 52 total complaints
- RAM PROMASTER 3500 — 30 total complaints