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2022 Ram 1500 problems, complaints & recalls

Far more Steady

NHTSA has received 604 owner complaints about the 2022 Ram 1500, or 129.2 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 3.07, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #88 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ram models its rate is 17% higher; against other Full-size pickups it is 32% higher.

Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count

Complaints filed between 2021-12-07 and 2026-09-02. Median delay from incident to filing: 7 days.

604Complaints
129.2Complaints per year on the road
3.07Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
16Recalls
4.8%Share involving a crash or fire
177Last 12 months

Analysis

The previous model year (2021) drew 118.3 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 53.1 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 182 complaints, 146% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.

The most common problem area is Engine (40.7% of complaints), followed by Electrical (16.6%) and Interior & equipment (7.8%). Engine complaints are 1.8 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Engine reports, owners most often mention “emergency brake”, “park”, “shut”, “engine” and “stalled”. 29 reports (4.8%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 9 injuries and 2 deaths.

Half of the reported incidents happened within 32 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (42% of incidents). In the last 12 months 177 new complaints were filed, versus 159 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.

NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls for this model year. 35% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 2 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Engine Stall With Intermittent Restart” (opened 2024-07-19, still open).

Complaint index

  • vs. all tracked vehicles3.07
  • vs. other Ram models1.17
  • vs. other 2022 models3.31
  • vs. other Full-size pickups1.32
  • Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (182)2.46
  • #88 of 92 · 2022Rankings ›

1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.

Other model years

  • 201875.6 per year1.8
  • 2019190.8 per year4.53
  • 202093.2 per year2.21
  • 2021118.3 per year2.81
  • 2022129.2 per year3.07
  • 202353.1 per year1.26
  • 202426.2 per year0.62
  • 2025199.1 per year4.73

Ram 1500 problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

What owners complain about

  • Engine246 · 40.7% · 1.83×
  • Electrical100 · 16.6% · 1.05×
  • Interior & equipment47 · 7.8% · 0.87×
  • Transmission / powertrain45 · 7.5% · 0.64×
  • Body & structure42 · 7.0% · 0.76×
  • Fuel system38 · 6.3% · 1.46×
  • Steering25 · 4.1% · 0.63×
  • Brakes24 · 4.0% · 0.66×

vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average

Engine · Common terms in reports

  • emergency brake65
  • park92
  • shut83
  • engine148
  • stalled57
  • etorque25

Electrical · Common terms in reports

  • require correct7
  • backup camera20
  • hydraulic electronic11
  • widespread trx6
  • defect stellantis7
  • trx models6

Interior & equipment · Common terms in reports

  • trx3
  • climate5
  • screen10
  • controls6
  • cab4
  • display7

Problem areas: Engine · Electrical · Steering · Transmission / powertrain · Interior & equipment · Body & structure · Fuel system · Brakes · Airbags & seat belts · Wheels, tires & suspension · Driver-assist systems · Lighting

When complaints were filed

2021: 1 1 2021 2022: 71 71 2022 2023: 110 110 2023 2024: 139 139 2024 2025: 166 166 2025 2026: 117 117 2026
  • Crashes reported: 23
  • Fires reported: 6
  • Injuries: 9
  • Deaths: 2

Vehicle age at incident

  • <1 yr18.0%
  • 1–2 yrs18.4%
  • 2–3 yrs21.9%
  • 3–5 yrs41.7%
  • 5+ yrs0.0%

Median age at incident: 32 months

What owners report

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Segment peers · 2022 · Full-size pickups

ModelsComplaintsComplaints per year on the roadComplaint index
2022 Toyota Tundra42691.22.17
2022 GMC Sierra 1500570122.02.9
2022 Ford F-150584125.02.97
2022 Ram 1500604129.23.07
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500609130.33.1

Safety recalls (16)

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE Campaign 26V495000 · 2026-07-30

Summary: 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."

Risk: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Campaign 25V765000 · 2025-11-06

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the driver's side 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."

Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 14C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.

AIR BAGS Campaign 25V298000 · 2025-05-08

Summary: 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."

Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

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.

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES Campaign 24V754000 · 2024-10-10

Summary: 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."

Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Campaign 24V653000 · 2024-09-05

Summary: 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."

Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 24V437000 · 2024-06-13

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling one 2022 Ram 1500 Classic vehicle. The wiring harness may short circuit and prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. The vehicle has been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 65B.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 24V436000 · 2024-06-13 · Over-the-air fix

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster 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."

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION Campaign 23V654000 · 2023-09-28

Summary: 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."

Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Campaign 23V263000 · 2023-04-13

Summary: 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.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT Campaign 23V264000 · 2023-04-13

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may be missing, which can result in delayed air bag deployment or non-deployment.

Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the B-pillar impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 33A.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION Campaign 23V059000 · 2023-02-09

Summary: 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."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

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).

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Campaign 22V904000 · 2022-12-08

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.

Risk: An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER Campaign 22V766000 · 2022-10-13

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.

Risk: A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Campaign 22V767000 · 2022-10-13

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION Campaign 22V407000 · 2022-06-09

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, 2500 pickup trucks, and 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. 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."

Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z47.

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT Campaign 21V871000 · 2021-11-10

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incompatible heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), resulting in the windshield defrosting and defogging system being inoperable to drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Risk: An inoperable defrosting and defogging system can reduce visibility for drivers in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: FCA US, LLC will repurchase the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y88.

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Investigations

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Ram 1500?

604 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Ram 1500, or about 129.2 per year on the road.

What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Ram 1500?

The most common category is Engine, accounting for 40.7% of complaints.

Does the 2022 Ram 1500 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 16 safety recall(s) for this model year. 2 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Engine Stall With Intermittent Restart” (opened 2024-07-19, still open).

Is the 2022 Ram 1500 still generating complaints?

In the last 12 months 177 new complaints were filed, versus 159 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.

How does the 2022 Ram 1500 compare with similar vehicles?

NHTSA has received 604 owner complaints about the 2022 Ram 1500, or 129.2 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 3.07, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #88 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ram models its rate is 17% higher; against other Full-size pickups it is 32% higher.