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2023 Ram 5500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 5500.

The 2023 Ram 5500 continues the heavy‑duty lineage first introduced in 2008, representing the current iteration of a platform that has been refined across nearly two decades. Built on the same chassis architecture that underpins its predecessors, the 2023 model benefits from the incremental engineering advances that have kept the series competitive without altering its core configuration. Within the broader 2008‑2026 complaint record, the 2023 year falls between the peak of 35 complaints recorded in 2018 and the low of just two complaints logged for 2025, indicating a mid‑range reliability standing that researchers can view as neither an outlier nor a weak point in the model’s overall durability trajectory.

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Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 04892339BE. 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 filter04892339BE alt 05083285AA
Fuel filter68157291AA alt 68436631AA
Spark plugSP138239AC
Cabin air filter68548579AA

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) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 8,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 12,500 miBattery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 20,000 miParking Brake System (inspect)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
At 30,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)

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.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
263
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V060000Electrical System:Wiring:Relays/SolenoidsReported 09/02/2023

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater… Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign…

23V799000Steering:Steering Control ModuleReported 28/11/2023

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 263 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1132922026-07-08EngineINJECTOR - FUEL
1132932026-07-08EngineINJECTOR - FUEL
S2508000025 REV. B2026-07-06Electrical SystemInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
9100803 Rev 32026-07-06StructureFront Fog Lamp RT 1) If the lamp contains moisture, do not replace it immediately. Turn…
1132772026-07-06Unknown Or OtherCORE – HEATER

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

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 5500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.