2023 Ram 1500 transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 24V413000Jun 6, 2024214 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

  Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. An insufficient weld in the transmission control unit can allow transmission fluid to leak on to electrical components, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.

  Risk: A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the valve body and control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expecting to be mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 63B.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 5, 2026MITransmission & Drivetrain

   I had to get a couple jump starts in one day. then got a diagnosis check it said u1267 then got battery check it said it wasn't charging, check engine light was one after awhile went off. y'all installed the standard battery instead of the agm battery in the ram torque. that's reason for other glitches as well heat an air control getting stuck etc. I had to buy the right battery. BATTERY TO EXPENSIVE NEW

   NHTSA complaint #11762357 · source
2. Filed Aug 31, 2026WITransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving a 2023 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel (37,000 miles) at highway speeds while towing a load on an incline grade, the vehicle experienced a sudden, uncommanded drop into an aggressive "Limp Mode." The dashboard displayed a "Service Electronic Throttle" warning, and engine power was immediately and severely restricted. While I was able to safely move the vehicle over to the shoulder, the truck completely lost the power required to maintain highway speed, increase speed, or…

   NHTSA complaint #11761028 · source
3. Filed Aug 11, 2026TXElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The truck has done this four times since 01/22/2026. While still moving slowly the truck will do this while going down the highway. One other safety issue was when I merged into traffic on the highway (You have to merge into the fast lane at this location) the truck wouldn't go past 4th gear approximately 40 mph with cars coming up on me at 70. All of these problems correct when I can get the truck restarted.

   NHTSA complaint #11756163 · source
4. Filed Jun 23, 202617,000 miNCTowedElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the engine seized. Additionally, the gear shifter independently shifted into park. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The failure had occurred while the contact was driving on a busy highway. The contact's wife, who was seated in the front passenger's seat, had since declined…

   NHTSA complaint #11745965 · source
5. Filed May 26, 2026WIEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   First incident, vehicle completely lost power and turned off while driving down highway, fortunately I was able to coast in to shoulder and request a tow. Second event the vehicle flashed all warning lights while traveling down interstate and had a quick shudder. This was similar to first incident. However, lights eventually cleared themselves and power wasn’t lost. Third incident vehicle warning lights flashed on and lost power. Eventually restarted and drove to dealership.…

   NHTSA complaint #11740266 · source
6. Filed May 21, 202635,000 miALTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various highway speeds the transmission had erroneously downshift causing the vehicle abruptly reduce speeds. After pulling over and switching the transmission to park and back to the drive position the vehicle operated as normal. During the failure no warning lights or messages had displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact was…

   NHTSA complaint #11739203 · source
7. Filed May 7, 2026NCEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Driving down the highway in heavy traffic and the truck shutoff unexpectedly, I came to a complete stop and luckily avoided being rear ended and had to go from Drive and Park and recycle the ignition to restart the truck and limp off to a safe place.

   NHTSA complaint #11736304 · source
8. Filed Apr 29, 2026ILElectrical SystemSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   My 2023 Ram 1500 TRX has recurring safety-related failures of the infotainment system affecting both Uconnect 5 (12” screen) and earlier Uconnect 4 units. These issues are widespread in 2021–2024 Ram TRX and Ram 1500 models and began or worsened after forced over-the-air updates. The primary defect is black-screen failures while driving. When the screen goes black or freezes, the truck loses all functions controlled through the display, including HVAC/defrost, backup camera,…

   NHTSA complaint #11734558 · source
9. Filed Apr 6, 202612,780 miCATransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while coming to a stop at a stoplight, after shifting into drive, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into park and the electronic parking brake engaged unexpectedly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continued driving after shifting the vehicle back into drive and releasing the electronic parking brake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, it was not diagnosed or repaired. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11729493 · source
10. Filed Apr 1, 2026FLSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

    I own a 2023 Ram 1500 Limited 4x4 with approximately 53,000 miles. The truck has had no issues for the first 40,000 miles and then developed a noise and vibration coming from the front end that is present at all speeds. I took it to Jerry Ulm Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Tampa, FL. They kept my truck for 14 days and replaced the axle, stub shaft, wheel hub and bearing assembly. The truck was returned to me with the exact same noise and vibration — the repair did not fix the…

    NHTSA complaint #11728504 · source
11. Filed Mar 24, 2026MABrakesEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving approximately 60 MPH, the traction control warning light illuminated and the message "Parking Brake Deactivated" was displayed. The contact stated that during the first failure, the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, turned off, restarted the vehicle, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence and then to a dealer, where the…

    NHTSA complaint #11726806 · source
12. Filed Mar 15, 2026AZElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    I own a Ram 1500 Big Horn that has repeatedly shut off while driving and entered limp mode, causing sudden loss of power and engine shaking. This has occurred both while driving and while stopped at intersections, creating a serious safety hazard in traffic. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership more than nine times for the same issue, but they initially claimed they could not diagnose the problem because no codes were present. The vehicle recently broke down again…

    NHTSA complaint #11724403 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology