2022 RAM 1500 problems & reliability
590 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 RAM 1500, alongside 16 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
8 complaints report injuries (9 injured, 2 deaths reported).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2022 RAM 1500 vehicles were involved in 80 fatal crashes with 29 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 240 | 41% |
| Electrical System | 181 | 31% |
| Power Train | 99 | 17% |
| Unknown OR Other | 88 | 15% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 57 | 10% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 53 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 53 | 9% |
| Steering | 37 | 6% |
| Visibility/wiper | 26 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Half of the failures with a reported odometer reading occurred by 22,000 miles (middle 50% between 8,795 and 45,675 miles), based on 75 complaints that included mileage.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“I purchased my 2022 Ram 1500 5.7L new. Since purchasing the vehicle, it has experienced multiple electrical system failures that occurred without warning. The infotainment screen stopped functioning, which also caused the backup camera to become inoperative. In addition, the horn no longer works, the air conditioning…”
Lane Departure · filed Aug 5, 2026
“While driving, the front passenger side ball joint failed catastrophically. The wheel completely separated from the control arm and folded under the truck, causing the vehicle to drop hard onto the suspension and nearly lose control. I was extremely fortunate not to be involved in a crash or killed. Photos taken…”
Suspension · filed Jul 25, 2026
“"I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding a recurring, dangerous safety violation in my 2022 Ram truck. The entire Uconnect infotainment screen completely blacks out, freezes, and enters an unexpected reboot cycle while the vehicle is in operation. This total system failure causes an intermittent, complete loss…”
Electrical System · filed Jul 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Engine Stall With Intermittent Restart
Preliminary Evaluation PE24018 · opened Jul 19, 2024 · open
- High pressure fuel pump failure
Engineering Analysis EA23001 · opened Mar 17, 2023 · open · led to recall 24V957
Technical service bulletins
853 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 RAM 1500. The 10 most recent:
Blindspot Module For concern on Blindspot Module setting U11FB-00 Lost Communication with Left Blind Spot Sensor, U11FA-00 Lost Communication with Right Blind Spot Sensor. Some vehicle(s) where the Blindspot Module was…
9100274 Rev 1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2026
R1H UBQ/UEQ Intermittent HVAC Page Lockup Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Intermittently the HVAC page on the Display Screen Module will change temperature and blower speed and then…
08-291-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2026
Radio Does Not Display Selected Drive Mode Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Drive Mode setting reverts back to "Auto" on Display Screen Module while the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) shows the Drive…
08-288-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2026
Cluster Message “To Operate Tailgate Shift to Park” Vehicle is In Park
S2608000033 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2026
Uconnect® Screen Image Changes Size, Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● The Uconnect® screen image changes size, moves or is out of place unprompted.
08-270-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2026
Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates Customers may comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Harsh or slipping feeling during upshifts (1st - 5th). ● Harsh or slipping feeling during kickdown…
21-057-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
CORE – HEATER
113276 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026
CORE – HEATER
113277 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026
Fuel Delivery Module Before replacing the fuel module for DTCs P0461 and P062A and other not start, long crank, fuel gauge accuracy and drivability issues, the technician should disconnect the electrical connector at…
9100833 REV1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026
SWITCH – HEADLAMP
113069 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 29, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2022 RAM 1500 has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2022 RAM 1500?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Owners most often reported problems around 22,000 miles — budget accordingly if the car is approaching that mileage.