2023 Ram 1500 Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026
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
Share of the 205 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
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
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: 47 of 205 complaints on file (22.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Ram 1500 have in total?
205 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. 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.
