2023 Ram 1500: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints for the 2023 Ram 1500 that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11756163 (filed 08/11/2026): “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 approxi…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11740266 (filed 05/26/2026): “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. …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11736304 (filed 05/07/2026): “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.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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