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2023 Ram 1500

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2023 models.

Ram 1500
Pictured: 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie, front 2.28.20. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Body styles
Crew Cab 5.7-Ft Box 2WD, Crew Cab 5.7-Ft Box 4X4, Crew Cab 6.4-Ft Box 2WD, Crew Cab 6.4-Ft Box 4X4
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
Horsepower
305–702 hp
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Diesel, Hybrid, Regular Gasoline, Midgrade Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
24 combined · 21 city / 29 hwy
Length
229.1–242.1 in
Curb weight
4,800–5,232 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
11 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 24 MPG combined — 30% better than the average 2023 standard pickup truck (18.4 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • 11 recallsMore than similar models (about 4). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 6 similar 2023 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2023 Ram 1500 is a standard pickup truck offered with 4 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl), including a hybrid version and 4-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 233 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 145-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,971 lb (Crew Cab 5.7-Ft Box 2WD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway), 30% better than the 2023 standard pickup truck average of 18.4 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 11 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 203 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2023

  • Best combined MPG down from 26 to 24

Compared with 2022; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2022 1500 →

Trims, performance & features

Engine305 hp3.6L 6-cyl
Engine395 hp5.7L 8-cyl
Engine702 hp6.2L 8-cyl
DriveAWD/4WD

Trims

Big HornLaramieTRXLimited

Safety & driver-assist features

Pedestrian emergency brakingOptional
Blind-spot monitoringOptional
Rear automatic brakingOptional
Lane departure warningOptional
Lane keeping assistOptional
Keyless startStandard

Built in: Sterling Heights, Michigan

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2023 1500 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Crew Cab 5.7-Ft Box 2WD233.1 in79.5 in77.6 in144.5 in68.5 / 68.1 in4,971 lb57/43
Crew Cab 5.7-Ft Box 4X4233.1 in79.5 in77.6 in144.5 in68.5 / 68.1 in5,130 lb57/43
Crew Cab 6.4-Ft Box 2WD242.1 in79.5 in77.6 in153.5 in68.5 / 68.1 in5,020 lb57/43
Crew Cab 6.4-Ft Box 4X4242.1 in79.5 in77.6 in153.5 in68.5 / 68.1 in5,232 lb57/43
Quad Cab 6.4-Ft Box 2WD229.1 in79.5 in77.6 in140.6 in68.5 / 68.1 in4,800 lb57/43
Quad Cab 6.4-Ft Box 4X4229.1 in79.5 in77.6 in140.6 in68.5 / 68.1 in5,088 lb57/43

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
1500 4WD Diesel3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive21 / 29 / 24+30%$4,000418
1500 HFE 2WD Hybrid3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive20 / 26 / 23+13%$2,900394
1500 2WD Hybrid3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive20 / 25 / 22+8%$3,050407
1500 4WD Hybrid3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive19 / 24 / 21+14%$3,200417
1500 2WD Hybrid5.7L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20-1%$3,800443
1500 Classic 2WD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20-1%$3,350444
1500 4WD Hybrid5.7L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive17 / 22 / 19+3%$4,000457
1500 Classic 4WD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 19+3%$3,550474
1500 Classic 2WD5.7L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-16%$4,450523
1500 Classic 4WD5.7L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17-8%$4,450528
1500 2WD5.7L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 22 / 17-16%$4,450514
1500 4WD5.7L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-8%$4,450523
1500 TRX 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive10 / 14 / 12-35%$6,850748
5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
5/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $2,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.4 MPG2023 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2023 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2023 Ram 1500.

Similar 2023 standard pickup trucks

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2023 Ram 1500 (this car)24 MPGNot rated11
2023 Chevrolet Silverado26 MPGNot rated5
2023 Nissan Frontier21 MPGNot rated1
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning320 miNot rated11
2023 Nissan Titan18 MPGNot rated2
2023 Lordstown Endurance174 miNot rated3
2023 GMC Sierra26 MPGNot rated4

Recalls (11)

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage · Jul 30, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V495000 · 1,271,294 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk
An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
Air Bags · May 8, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V298000 · 71 vehicles

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.
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices · Oct 10, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V754000 · 31,676 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The mirror glass may detach from the driver's side heated trailer tow rearview mirror. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the mirror glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 86B.
Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal · Oct 1, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V729000 · 129,313 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A1B.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) › Control Module · Sep 5, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V653000 · 1,025,432 vehicles

Problem
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."
Risk
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
Power Train › Manual Transmission · Jun 6, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V413000 · 214 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. An insufficient weld in the transmission control unit can allow transmission fluid to leak on to electrical components, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.
Risk
A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the valve body and control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expecting to be mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 63B.
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette · Mar 14, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V199000 · 38,164 vehicles

Problem
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 vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix
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, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.
Steering › Steering Control Module · Nov 28, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V799000 · 185,251 vehicles

Problem
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 signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
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.
Fix
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 US, LLC's numbers for this recall are B2A and D5A.
Back Over Prevention › Display Function · Sep 28, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V654000 · 272,911 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 97A.
Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Apr 13, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V263000 · 45,832 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
Risk
Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
Back Over Prevention › Display Function · Feb 9, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V059000 · 77,079 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles. The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 14A. This recall supersedes and expands previous recall numbers 21V-438 and 21V-918. FCA US Recall ID 63A is a vehicle population expansion of FCA US Recall ID 14A (NHTSA Recall ID 23V-059).
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2023 Ram 1500 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

203Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
10Involved a crash
1Involved a fire
4Injuries reported
18,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Electrical System67
Unknown Or Other46
Engine46
Service Brakes33
Power Train28
Steering18
Fuel/Propulsion System15
Exterior Lighting15
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/11: 524/12: 925/01: 425/02: 225/03: 225/04: 825/05: 425/06: 525/07: 325/08: 525/09: 525/10: 525/11: 425/12: 1326/01: 1026/02: 526/03: 1026/04: 1126/05: 826/06: 326/07: 926/08: 726/09: 626/10: 224/1125/0225/0525/0825/1126/0226/0526/08max 13

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2023 Ram 1500 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 11 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Electrical System — 67 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  3. Engine — 46 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  4. Service Brakes — 33 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 18,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
  7. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2023 Ram 1500. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other 1500 years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 150022–Not rated00
2026 150022233.1 inNot rated9103
2025 150023233.1 inNot rated8365
2024 150023233.1 inNot rated677
2022 150026233.1 inNot rated16631
2021 150026233.1 in★★★★★15683
2020 150026233.1 in★★★★★14640
2019 150023233.1 in★★★★★291,494
2018 150023–★★★★★15667
2017 150023–Not rated13884
2016 150024–Not rated161,554
2015 150024–Not rated171,459

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ram. How we calculate this →