2023 Ram 1500: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 69 owner complaints for the 2023 Ram 1500 that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11768481 (filed 10/02/2026): “The contact owns a 2023 ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle lost motive power. the battery light was illuminated and displayed 0 percent but then increased to 25 percent. due to the failure, the vehicle failed to shift into neutral, and the contact was unable to activ…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765951 (filed 09/21/2026): “My truck went into park while in traffic and engaged the parking brake. i believe it is part of the etorque electrical stalling failure. i had to turn off the truck, put it in drive, then put it in park, then turn off parking brake, then back into drive.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11764671 (filed 09/16/2026): “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 fai…”
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: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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