2022 Ford Ranger vs 2022 RAM 1500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Ford Ranger | 2022 RAM 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 37 | 590 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 16 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 82 | 853 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 17–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 22,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | RAM 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 240 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 181 |
| Power Train | 17 | 99 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 57 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 53 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 53 |
| Steering | 1 | 37 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 137 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 61 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 28 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 18 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 15 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.