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2023 Ram 2500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 2500.

The 2023 Ram 2500 is represented in owner-reported reliability data by 47 total complaints and 8 recalls, with the engine registering as the top complaint area. Viewed against the model’s 2009–2021 complaint history—a period that ranged from a low of 5 complaints in 2009 to a high of 2,493 in 2018—the 2023 model’s volume sits well below the line’s documented peak. That positioning suggests a comparatively subdued year for reported problems, though the concentration of engine-related feedback remains the defining owner concern for this model year.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 05083285AA. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05083285AA alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter57008652AA alt 53034051AB
Fuel filter68436631AA alt 68157291AA
Spark plugSP138239AC
Battery56029635AC
Front wiper blades55277446AC
Serpentine belt05281817AA alt 05281816AA
Thermostat05086740AA alt 68534176AA
Cabin air filter68548579AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length259.4 in
Overall width79.5 in
Overall height78 in
Wheelbase168.9 in
Curb weight6493 lb
Track (front / rear)68.5 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 2500 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.5–8.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 2023 Heavy Duty Rebel Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023Heavy Duty Rebel Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.4L V87.50 sec15.80 sec410 hp4x4
2023Heavy Duty Rebel 6.7L Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-68.10 sec16.20 sec370 hp4x4
2025Heavy Duty Limited 6.7L Crew Cab (8'2.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-66.30 sec14.80 sec430 hp4x4
2025Heavy Duty Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-66.60 sec15.10 sec430 hp4x4
2025Heavy Duty Limited 6.7L Crew Cab (8'2.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-66.60 sec15.00 sec430 hp4x4
2025Heavy Duty Power Wagon Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.4L V87.20 sec15.50 sec405 hp4x4
2020Heavy Duty Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-67.60 sec15.80 sec370 hp4x4
2020Heavy Duty Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab (Night Edition) (6'4.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-67.60 sec15.90 sec370 hp4x4

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 12,500 mi; coolant every 12,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 12,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 8,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 12,500 miEngine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 60,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 75,000 miEngine Breather Filter (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Ram 2500 sits in a notably cleaner slice of this model's federal record, following the dramatic 2018 complaint spike of 2,493 filings that towers over every other year in the dataset. Post-2018, complaints fell sharply to 189 (2019), 161 (2020), and 102 (2021), and the 2023 model itself shows only modest complaint volume concentrated in Engine (9), Exterior Lighting (5), Power Train (4), and Steering/Air Bags (3) — totals that suggest no dominant systemic issue has emerged yet, though the data does not specify root causes behind any of these categories. Recalls trended downward from a 2013–2014 peak of 16 per year to 8 by 2021, and TSB activity cooled from a 2019 high of 769 to 549, both of which frame the 2023 as belonging to a maturing, lower-friction segment of the generation. The four crash-related and one fire complaint recorded for the target year are worth monitoring but are not concentrated in any single component area that the data identifies. Bottom line: positioned late in a generation whose worst years are clearly behind it, the 2023 Ram 2500 looks like one of the cleaner used buys in this lineage — provided a pre-purchase recall check is run, since the federal record provided does not list 2023-specific recall counts.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
341
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
47
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 47 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine9
Exterior Lighting5
Power Train4
Steering,Air Bags3
Service Brakes3
Air Bags2
Electrical System2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 341 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2508000025 REV. B2026-07-06Electrical SystemInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
1130702026-06-29Electrical SystemSWITCH – HEADLAMP
1130692026-06-29Electrical SystemSWITCH – HEADLAMP
9100803 Rev 12026-06-29Structure1) If the lamp contains moisture, do not replace it immediately. Turn the fog lamp on for…
S2208000045 REV.D2026-06-26StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 2500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.