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2023 Ram 1500 MPG, Fuel Cost and Recalls
2023 Ram 1500 MPG and annual fuel cost by engine, with EPA ratings and NHTSA recall records below.
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2023 Ram 1500 reference
Use the summary to orient yourself, then open the exact engine, drivetrain and source record below.
2023 Ram 1500 MPG by engine and drivetrain
EPA combined ratings run from 12 to 24 mpg across 13 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
| Engine / transmission | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 20 mpg | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,800 | 407 g/mi |
| 5.7L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Midgrade Gasoline | 18 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,500 | 443 g/mi |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turboAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Diesel | 21 mpg | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | $3,300 | 418 g/mi |
| 3.6L 6-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 19 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 417 g/mi |
| 5.7L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Midgrade Gasoline | 17 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,700 | 457 g/mi |
| 6.2L 8-cylinder superchargedAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 10 mpg | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | $6,350 | 748 g/mi |
| 3.6L 6-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 17 mpg | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 444 g/mi |
| 5.7L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Midgrade Gasoline | 15 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | $4,150 | 523 g/mi |
| 3.6L 6-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,250 | 474 g/mi |
| 5.7L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Midgrade Gasoline | 15 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $4,150 | 528 g/mi |
| 3.6L 6-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 20 mpg | 26 mpg | 23 mpg | $2,650 | 394 g/mi |
| 5.7L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Midgrade Gasoline | 15 mpg | 22 mpg | 17 mpg | $4,150 | 514 g/mi |
| 5.7L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Midgrade Gasoline | 15 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | $4,150 | 523 g/mi |
Annual fuel figures are the EPA snapshot at the source date. The calculator below uses the separately dated fuel-price record and your inputs, so the estimates may differ.
2023 Ram 1500 annual fuel cost calculator
Start with the combined MPG for 3.6L 6-cylinder, Automatic 8-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive. Replace it with your measured gas mileage and local pump price for a personal budget.
Formula annual miles ÷ MPG × gasoline price
Fuel cost per mile equals gasoline price divided by MPG. Multiply by your annual mileage for a yearly fuel budget. Add maintenance to estimate cost per mile.
2023 Ram 1500 recall campaigns
NHTSA returned 11 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 23V059000
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."
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).
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · 23V263000
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.
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 23V654000
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."
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.
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE · 23V799000
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."
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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE · 24V199000
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."
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · 24V413000
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.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · 24V653000
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."
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.
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE · 24V729000
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."
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.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES · 24V754000
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."
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.
AIR BAGS · 25V298000
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."
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.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE · 26V495000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row 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."
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.
2023 Ram 1500 NHTSA safety ratings
No rating is published in the stored record for this year and model.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-05Frequently asked questions
What is the 2023 Ram 1500 gas mileage?
EPA combined ratings run from 12 to 24 mpg across 13 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
Are these real-world MPG figures for the 1500?
These are EPA ratings, not owner-reported mileage. Use your measured MPG in the calculator to estimate your own fuel budget. The configuration table keeps city, highway and combined ratings separate.
Does the 2023 Ram 1500 have recalls?
NHTSA returned 11 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
Does annual fuel cost include servicing or insurance?
No. The EPA cost and the calculator cover fuel only. Use the cost-per-mile calculator to add a maintenance allowance. Insurance, depreciation, finance costs and registration are separate ownership expenses.
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Sources and record dates
U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle dataset Accessed 2026-09-05U.S. EIA public gasoline price table Accessed 2026-09-05NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-04NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-05Last updated