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2023 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Trx
Common Problems

Ranked from 65 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

7
High severity
5
Medium
2
Low

14 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Engine Stall During Low-Speed Driving

    13complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine stalls at low speeds, often while driving in stop-and-go traffic or making turns, and the vehicle automatically shifts to park and applies the emergency brake.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Service Brake Malfunctions

    13complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    The service brakes can fail, causing the vehicle to stop unexpectedly or not engage properly.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    11complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The forward collision avoidance system engages automatically at low speeds, causing the vehicle to stop unexpectedly and posing a safety risk.

  4. 4

    Infotainment System Black Screen Failures

    10complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The infotainment system frequently experiences black screen failures, leading to loss of all related functions.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Severe Electrical System Malfunctions

    10complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The electrical system can fail catastrophically, leading to loss of all vehicle functions and requiring immediate attention.

  6. 6

    Steering Issues Leading to Loss of Control

    7complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering system can fail, causing the vehicle to lose control and engage the parking brake unexpectedly.

  7. 7

    Battery Drain and Failure

    6complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The battery frequently drains or fails, requiring frequent jumps or replacements.

    $150–$700est. parasitic-drain diagnosis + battery · 1–4 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Automatic Engagement of Parking Brake During Driving

    5complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The parking brake engages automatically during driving, causing the vehicle to stop abruptly without warning, posing a significant safety risk.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Left Turn Signal Malfunction

    5complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The left turn signal does not turn off after completing a turn, leading to confusion.

  10. 10

    Steering Failure During Turns

    5complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering fails during turns, causing the steering wheel to lock up and the vehicle to lose control, posing a significant safety risk.

  11. 11

    Tailgate Latch Failure

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The tailgate unlatches and opens while driving, causing potential damage to the vehicle and its cargo.

  12. 12

    Automatic Transmission Shift to Park Without Warning

    4complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission shifts to park without warning, activating the emergency brake.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  13. 13

    Unintended Tailgate Opening

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving, potentially damaging the vehicle and its cargo.

  14. 14

    Fuel Gauge Inaccuracies

    2complaints
    Low severityFuel system

    The fuel gauge inaccurately indicates remaining fuel, potentially leading to unexpected engine stall.

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.