2023 RAM 1500 electrical system problems
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2023 RAM 1500 — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to stop at a stop sign, the vehicle lost motive power. The SOS warning lights were illuminated momentarily. The contact attempted to turn off and restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“The vehicle developed a turn-signal malfunction in which the turn signal would not operate/cancel properly. An authorized Ram dealership inspected the vehicle and diagnosed a failed Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) that required replacement. The part was backordered for approximately four…”
filed Sep 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Switch and bezel - front door
113854 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 18, 2026Motor - window regulator
114072 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2026Motor - window regulator
114073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2026R1H 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…
08-291-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2026Radio Does Not Display Selected Drive Mode Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Drive Mode setting reverts back to "Auto" on Display Screen Module while the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) shows the Drive…
08-288-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2026
Electrical System problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 45 | 49% |
| 2025 1500 | 177 | 51% |
| 2024 1500 | 28 | 39% |
| 2022 1500 | 187 | 31% |
| 2021 1500 | 197 | 29% |
| 2020 1500 | 160 | 26% |
| 2019 1500 | 379 | 26% |
| 2018 1500 | 159 | 24% |
| 2017 1500 | 109 | 13% |
| 2016 1500 | 192 | 12% |
| 2015 1500 | 157 | 11% |
| 2014 1500 | 244 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.