2023 Ram 1500 MPG
EPA ratings for the 2023 Ram 1500 run from 10–21 mpg in town to 14–29 on the highway, or 12–24 combined, depending on which of its 8 gasoline versions you look at.
The most efficient pairs the 3.0-liter turbo 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive, at 24 mpg combined. At the other end, the 6.2-liter supercharged 8-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive manages 12 mpg combined, 12 mpg less. The EPA also rated a hybrid version, the best at 23 mpg combined. That is 2 mpg lower than the best gasoline 2022 version (26 mpg).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 4WD | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | Diesel · 418 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 HFE 2WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl hybrid | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 23 | Regular · 394 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 2WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl hybrid | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 25 | 22 | Regular · 407 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 4WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl hybrid | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular · 417 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 2WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl hybrid | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Midgrade · 443 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 Classic 2WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | Regular · 444 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 4WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl hybrid | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Midgrade · 457 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 Classic 4WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Regular · 474 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 Classic 2WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Midgrade · 523 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 Classic 4WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Midgrade · 528 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 2WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 17 | Midgrade · 514 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 4WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Midgrade · 523 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 TRX 4WD | 6.2 L 8-cyl supercharged | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 10 | 14 | 12 | Premium · 748 g CO₂/mi |
2023 Ram 1500 fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on midgrade gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.96 a gallon, the 2023 Ram 1500 costs about $4,380 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (17 mpg combined), or roughly 29 cents a mile.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2023 Ram 1500 specs
The EPA lists 6 engine choices for the 2023 Ram 1500: 5.7 L 8-cyl, 3.6 L 6-cyl hybrid, 3.6 L 6-cyl, 5.7 L 8-cyl hybrid, 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo and 6.2 L 8-cyl supercharged. It came with an automatic transmission, in four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive versions. For fuel-economy purposes it sits in the EPA's "Standard Pickup Trucks" class.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 L | 8 | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 3.6 L hybrid | 6 | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 3 |
| 3.6 L | 6 | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
| 5.7 L hybrid | 8 | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
| 3.0 L turbo | 6 | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 1 |
| 6.2 L supercharged | 8 | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 1 |
2023 Ram 1500 problems
As of October 2026, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) holds 203 owner complaints about the 2023 Ram 1500.
Electrical system is the most-reported area (20% of component mentions), followed by engine (13%) and service brakes (10%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 50 complaints a year: fewer than the 2022 (125 a year) and more than the 2024 (25 a year).
That ranks 11th of 17 Ram 1500 model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 203, 10 mention a crash, 1 a fire and 3 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 69 | 20% |
| Engine | 46 | 13% |
| Unknown or other | 46 | 13% |
| Service brakes | 33 | 10% |
| Power train | 28 | 8% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 23 | 7% |
| Steering | 18 | 5% |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 4% |
| Structure | 10 | 3% |
| Air bags | 6 | 2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 2% |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 1% |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% |
| Seat belts | 3 | <1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 3 | <1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | <1% |
| Diesel fuel system | 2 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | <1% |
| Parking brake | 2 | <1% |
| Visibility | 2 | <1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 1 | <1% |
| Lane departure | 1 | <1% |
| Tires | 1 | <1% |
| Wheels | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
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. …
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. …
Vehicle brake pedal is not fully depressing to normal state after use. This is causing the break lights to remain on until you pull the pedal itself back to resting state. …
2023 Ram 1500 recalls
The 2023 Ram 1500 has been the subject of 11 recall campaigns.
The most recent, campaign 26V495000 from July 2026, concerns seat belts.
Steering accounts for 3 of the 11 campaigns, more than any other area.
24V413000 · June 6, 2024 · Power train
Problem: An insufficient weld in the transmission control unit can allow transmission fluid to leak on to electrical components, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.
Risk: A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the valve body and control unit, free of charge.
23V799000 · November 28, 2023 · Steering, Exterior lighting
Problem: The steering column control module may cause the high beams to activate when the turn signal is used or activate the turn signal when the high beams are used. In addition, the turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly.
Risk: Turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the steering column control module (SCCM) software, and inspect and replace the module, as necessary, free of charge.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | 1500 years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V495000 | July 30, 2026 | Seat belts | 2019–2024 |
| 25V298000 | May 8, 2025 | Air bags, Electrical system | 2019–2024 |
| 24V754000 | October 10, 2024 | Visibility | 2020–2023 |
| 24V729000 | October 1, 2024 | Exterior lighting, Steering | 2023–2024 |
| 24V653000 | September 5, 2024 | Electronic stability control (esc), Hydraulic service brakes | 2019, 2021–2024 |
| 24V199000 | March 14, 2024 | Air bags, Steering | 2023–2024 |
| 23V654000 | September 28, 2023 | Back over prevention | 2022–2023 |
| 23V263000 | April 13, 2023 | Diesel fuel system | 2022–2023 |
| 23V059000 | February 9, 2023 | Back over prevention | 2021–2023 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 4 versions of the 2023 Ram 1500; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
Its Quad Cab PU/EC RWD and Quad Cab PU/EC 4WD versions scored 4 stars overall.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quad Cab PU/EC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Quad Cab PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Ram 1500s can be compared fairly. Among other 2023 models in the EPA's standard pickup trucks class, the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 (26 mpg) and 2023 Ford F-150 (22 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26 | 640 | 91 | 14 |
| 2021 | 26 | 683 | 113 | 15 |
| 2022 | 26 | 631 | 125 | 16 |
| 2023 | 24 | 203 | 50 | 11 |
| 2024 | 23 | 77 | 25 | 6 |
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FAQ
Is the 2023 1500 a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2023 Ram 1500 has 50 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (11th most of 17 model years), 11 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 24 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2023 1500 problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are electrical system (69), engine (46) and service brakes (33). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2023 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 1500 get?
The EPA rates the gasoline versions at 12–24 mpg combined (10–21 city, 14–29 highway). The hybrid versions reach up to 23 mpg combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 1500 per year?
About $4,380 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average midgrade gasoline price of $4.96 a gallon (EIA).