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NHTSA crash test of the 2023 Ram 1500 Classic

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2023 Ram 1500 Classic

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
0Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE RAM 1500 CLASSIC

The Ram 1500 Classic is a full-size pickup truck that carries forward the previous-generation Ram 1500 platform, sold alongside its newer sibling to serve budget-conscious truck buyers who prioritize value in a proven package. Aimed at work-focused drivers and fleet operators, it competes in one of the most competitive segments in the American market, where safety performance matters as much as capability.

VERDICT

The 2023 Ram 1500 Classic earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 82 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Ram 1500 Classic as a capable and comfortable workhorse that delivers solid value as an entry point into the full-size truck segment. Most note that it feels somewhat older in technology and refinement compared to the newer Ram 1500, but praise its practicality and familiar driving character as strengths for buyers with straightforward truck needs.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 21.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19368

Index breakdown

Crash protection57/70
Avoidance tech4.5/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: Not AvailableStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Ram 1500 Classic at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths

Other 1500 Classic years

Rivals in Truck (2023)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 19368), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Ram 1500 Classic 2023. Class rank 2 of 5 in Truck 2023. Methodology · Disclosure