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Ram 5500 · 2023

3 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V199000·2024-03-14

    2023-2024 Jeep Wrangler and Ram Vehicles Steering Module Airbag Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 2023-2024 Jeep Wrangler, Ram, Pacifica, and other vehicles because a faulty steering column control module may prevent driver airbag deployment in a crash. Dealers will replace the module free of charge.

    Product
    RAM — RAM, JEEP, CHRYSLER 1500, 2500, 5500, WAGONEER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V799000·2023-11-28

    RAM 2500 Steering Control Module Failure May Disable Turn Signals and High Beams

    Certain 2023-2024 RAM 2500 vehicles and related models have a faulty steering column control module that may cause turn signals and high beams to malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should contact FCA US, LLC for free repairs.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 4500, 5500, 3500, 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V060000·2023-02-09

    RAM pickup and cab chassis trucks recalled for engine compartment fire risk

    Chrysler is recalling 2021–2023 RAM 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cummins diesel trucks due to an electrical short in the heater grid relay that can cause engine compartment fires. Owners should park outside and away from structures until repairs are completed.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 3500, 2500, 4500, 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 2 open

  • RQ25003 Recall Query · open · power train:automatic transmission
  • PE24009 Preliminary Evaluation · open · power train:automatic transmission
  • PE22012 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
  • PE21021 Preliminary Evaluation · fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
  • PE19017 Preliminary Evaluation · power train
  • EA19004 Engineering Analysis · steering:linkages:drag:link:connection

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2022 · powertrain 20 complaints

Technical service bulletins

987 manufacturer service bulletins across 14 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.6/5
  • 2025: 4.3/5 · 2 complaints
  • 2024: 4.8/5
  • 2023: 4.7/5
  • 2022: 3.8/5 · 26 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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