2023 Ram 1500 Limited 4x4
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- Photo: 2025 RAM 1500 eTorque Crew Cab Short Box Off-Roader Value Package in Forged Blue Metallic, front left, 2025-08-24 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2025 RAM 1500 Limited, front 5.23.25 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Ram 1500 Limited by Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2026 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Short Box Sport 4x4 in Bright White, rear left, 2026-04-05 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Ram 1500 interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2023 Ram 1500 Limited 4x4 is a 395-hp with a torqueflite 850re 8-speed automatic / torqueflite 8hp75 8-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 395 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 410 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 5,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The 1500 measures 232.9 inches long on a 144.6-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| Destination Charge | $1,995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.7L 90-degree V-8 OHV VVT with eTorque (48V BSG 12kW/130 lb-ft); sequential multiport EFI; cast-iron block, aluminum-alloy hemispherical heads |
| Horsepower | 395 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 410 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm (5.7L) + 130 lb-ft eTorque BSG rpm |
| Redline | 5,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 16 valves, variable cam timing, hydraulic roller lifters (5.7L) |
| Bore and Stroke | 99.5 x 90.9 (5.7L V-8) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 (5.7L) |
| Injection Type | Sequential multiport EFI (5.7L) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Differential Type | Rear axle: 3.21 (std), 3.55 (opt); open, limited-slip or electronic-locking diff available |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | TorqueFlite 850RE 8-speed automatic (3.6L V-6) / TorqueFlite 8HP75 8-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.71 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.14 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.1 |
| 4th Gear | 1.67 |
| 5th Gear | 1.29 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.84 |
| 8th Gear | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 3.3 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 89 octane recommended / 87 acceptable (5.7L HEMI); ULSD |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | SLA (upper and lower A-arms), coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar; optional active-level four-corner air suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link with track bar, progressive rate coil springs, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid rear axle; optional air suspension |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | 2.2-in (57 mm) two-piston pin-slider |
| Front Brake Disc | 14.9 x 1.2 in / 378 x 30 mm vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 14.8 x 0.87 in / 375 x 22 mm disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20-in alloy (std; see package options for 18-in or 22-in) |
| Wheels Rear | 20-in alloy (std; see package options for 18-in or 22-in) |
| Tires Front | 275/55R20 (std) |
| Tires Rear | 275/55R20 (std) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 232.9 in |
| Width | 82.1 in |
| Height | 77.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.6 in |
| Front Track | 68.5 in |
| Rear Track | 68.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.4 in |
| Approach Angle | 18° |
| Departure Angle | 25° |
| Cargo Volume | 53.9 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 45.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 66 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 65.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 63.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 63.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
11 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Ram 1500. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 30, 2026 · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V495000
May 8, 2025 · AIR BAGS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.
NHTSA campaign 25V298000
Oct 10, 2024 · VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The mirror glass may detach from the driver's side heated trailer tow rearview mirror. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the mirror glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 86B.
NHTSA campaign 24V754000
Oct 1, 2024 · STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A1B.
NHTSA campaign 24V729000
Sep 5, 2024 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Consequence: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.
NHTSA campaign 24V653000
Jun 6, 2024 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. 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.
Consequence: 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. Owner notification letters are expecting to be mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 63B.
NHTSA campaign 24V413000
Mar 14, 2024 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.
NHTSA campaign 24V199000
Nov 28, 2023 · STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2023-2024 Ram 2500, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 3500 vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are B2A and D5A.
NHTSA campaign 23V799000
Sep 28, 2023 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 97A.
NHTSA campaign 23V654000
Apr 13, 2023 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
NHTSA campaign 23V263000
Feb 9, 2023 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles. The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 14A. This recall supersedes and expands previous recall numbers 21V-438 and 21V-918. FCA US Recall ID 63A is a vehicle population expansion of FCA US Recall ID 14A (NHTSA Recall ID 23V-059).
NHTSA campaign 23V059000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2023 RAM 1500. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.