2023 RAM 1500 exterior lighting problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2023 RAM 1500 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This vehicle was purchased used from Carvana, LLC on [date] with three open safety recalls unrepaired at time of sale: NHTSA #23V-799, #24V-754, and Campaign #48A. The vehicle was previously owned by a rental car company and was transferred at auction while these recalls were open, in apparent…”
filed Aug 2, 2026
“The contact owns 2023 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon purchase of the vehicle, the vehicle was serviced for NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V799000(Steering, Exterior Lighting). Despite the recall repair, the contact stated that the failure continued to occur as the high beams would active when…”
filed May 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 7 | 10% |
| 2025 1500 | 45 | 15% |
| 2024 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 1500 | 13 | 2% |
| 2021 1500 | 13 | 2% |
| 2020 1500 | 19 | 3% |
| 2019 1500 | 22 | 2% |
| 2018 1500 | 10 | 2% |
| 2017 1500 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 1500 | 18 | 1% |
| 2015 1500 | 26 | 2% |
| 2014 1500 | 39 | 2% |
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.