AI Damage2023 RAM 2500: common problems
The maker issued 355 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 355
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 164 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star…
- RADIATOR - ENGINE COOLING
- SWITCH AND BEZEL - FRONT DOOR
- SENSOR - TURBOCHARGER SPEED
- R1H UBQ/UEQ Intermittent HVAC Page Lockup Customers may experience one or more of the following
SYMPTOM: ● Intermittently the HVAC page on the Display Screen Module will change temperature and blower speed and then freeze. ● When on the HVAC page, the Display Screen Module may not respond to touch. All other…
- Air Handling Performance Test (APT) Availability In wiTECH Technicians may experience a Malfunction…
Air Handling Performance Test (APT) Availability In wiTECH Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic…
- INJECTOR - FUEL
- CORE – HEATER
- Front Fog Lamp RT 1) If the lamp contains moisture, do not replace it immediately
Turn the fog lamp on for one hour and inspect it afterward. Refer to 23-008-25 Rev.A. Exterior Front Lamps Condensation Clearing Procedure for details. 2) If the fog lamp(s) do not light. Refer to Star Online…
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
- 1) If the lamp contains moisture, do not replace it immediately
Turn the fog lamp on for one hour and inspect it afterward. Refer to 23-008-25 Rev.A. Exterior Front Lamps Condensation Clearing Procedure for details. 2) If the fog lamp(s) do not light. Refer to Star Online…
- SWITCH – HEADLAMP
NHTSA lists 355 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 RAM 2500?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 355 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 RAM 2500?
NHTSA lists 355 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 RAM 2500 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2023 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.