2023 Ram 1500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 182 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Ram 1500 overview page.
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…”NHTSA complaint 11663204 — filed 05/27/2025
“I have a 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 12â Uconnect/ infotainment/ telematics system. The system only works for a minute possibly 2 minutes if…”NHTSA complaint 11656592 — filed 04/24/2025
“The screen was replaced twice still doesnt work. Suspension was replaced twice”NHTSA complaint 11653521 — filed 04/08/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Ram 1500 have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2023 Ram 1500: 58 of 182 complaints on file (31.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Ram 1500 have in total?
182 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
