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2023 Ram 1500 Crew Cab
Common Problems

Ranked from 73 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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Low
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

17 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

    14complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls at low speeds, often while driving slowly in stop-and-go traffic, and the vehicle automatically shifts into park with the emergency brake engaged.

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

    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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  3. 3

    Automatic Parking Brake Engagement During Deceleration

    8complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The vehicle's parking brake engages automatically during deceleration, 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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  4. 4

    Engine Stalling and Transmission Shifting to Park

    8complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The engine stalls and the transmission shifts to park without warning, often requiring the vehicle to be restarted, with the emergency brake sometimes engaging.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Brake Pedal Issues

    7complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    The brake pedal does not fully depress, causing brake lights to remain on and affecting cruise control functionality.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    7complaints
    High severityOther

    The forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, causing the emergency brake to engage unexpectedly at low speeds, increasing the risk of accidents.

  7. 7

    Battery Drain Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The vehicle experiences persistent battery drain, causing the battery to die and requiring frequent jumps or replacements.

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

    Electrical System Failure Causing Power Loss

    4complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The electrical system fails, causing the vehicle to lose power, stall, and the emergency brake to engage, leading to potential accidents.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Left Turn Signal Failure

    4complaints
    Low severityElectrical

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

  10. 10

    Service Brake Malfunction Leading to Accidents

    4complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The service brakes fail to engage properly, leading to rear-end collisions and other accidents, posing a significant safety risk.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Steering Column Control Module Failure

    4complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering column control module malfunctions, causing issues with the turn signals and potentially creating a traffic hazard.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Steering System Failure During High-Speed Driving

    4complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The power steering system fails at high speeds, causing the steering to lock up and the vehicle to become uncontrollable, posing a significant safety risk.

  13. 13

    Engine Stalling During Traffic Stops

    3complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls when slowing to a stop and continues to drive before fully stopping, activating the emergency brake.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  14. 14

    Tailgate Latch Failure

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The tailgate latch fails, causing the tailgate to open unexpectedly while driving, leading to potential damage.

  15. 15

    Unintended Shift to Park During Driving

    3complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The vehicle shifts to park without warning, requiring the driver to restart the vehicle and release the emergency brake.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  16. 16

    Tailgate Unlatching Issues

    2complaints
    Low severityOther

    The tailgate unlatches on its own while backing up, posing a potential safety hazard.

  17. 17

    Unreliable Rear-View Camera

    2complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The rear-view camera intermittently fails to display images, affecting visibility during reversing operations.

    $250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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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.