2023 Ram 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

46Engine complaints

23.4%Of all 197 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM64 · 32.5%

ENGINE46 · 23.4%

Unspecified / other45 · 22.8%

SERVICE BRAKES32 · 16.2%

POWER TRAIN28 · 14.2%

Share of the 197 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Ram 1500 overview page.

What owners report

“I have replaced, via warranty, 3 cylinders that have failed within 10,000 miles of the vehicle. This causes my truck to shutter and not accelerate…”NHTSA complaint 11666889 — filed 06/14/2025

“On 3 separate occasions the truck has completely broken down while traveling 60-84mph. Each time, while in motion, the check engine and battery lights come…”NHTSA complaint 11663480 — filed 05/28/2025

“There have been multiple failures from the injector in multiple cylinders resulting in hesitation and shaking in the vehicles. My understanding is that many of…”NHTSA complaint 11657133 — filed 04/28/2025

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Ram 1500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Ram 1500: 46 of 197 complaints on file (23.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2023 Ram 1500 have in total?

197 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.