2023 Ram 1500 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 183 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 19 November 2024, immediately after dealer performed an oil change and accomplished recall 24V-653 and 24V729, on drive home vehicle engine shut off at…”NHTSA complaint 11627309 — filed 11/25/2024
“The Issue I am having is related to the Start/Stop function in the vehicle. Under normal circumstances when Start/Stop is on, and when it engages…”NHTSA complaint 11622550 — filed 10/29/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Ram 1500 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Ram 1500: 25 of 183 complaints on file (13.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Ram 1500 have in total?
183 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
