Monday, September 21, 2026
RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2022 RAM 1500 problems & reliability

607 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 RAM 1500, alongside 16 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.

Owner complaints
607
Recall campaigns
16
Fire reports
6 (1%)
Crash reports
23 (4%)

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.

NCAP overall rating
Not rated
NHTSA 5-star program
EPA fuel economy
17–26 MPG combined
City 18 · highway 23 (typical trim)
Service bulletins (TSBs)
856
Manufacturer communications on file
Defect investigations
2
NHTSA ODI probes naming this model year

8 complaints report injuries (9 injured, 2 deaths reported).

Federal crash records (FARS 20202023): 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

ComponentComplaints
Engine244
Electrical System187
Power Train101
Unknown / Other90
Forward Collision Avoidance57
Fuel/propulsion System55
Service Brakes55
Steering39
Visibility/wiper26
Fuel System, Diesel18

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

All 30 reported components →

Common symptoms owners describe

Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.

Mileage when problems occurred

Among the 80 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 26,500 miles (middle 50% between 8,975 and 47,157 miles).

under 20k
32
20–40k
14
40–60k
23
60–80k
6
80–100k
2
100–150k
3
150k+
0

Complaints by incident year

21
22
23
24
25
26

What owners report

  • On XXX at approximately 1:00 PM, while driving my 2022 Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel on [XXX] east of [XXX]/north of [XXX], a rigid metal diesel fuel supply tube fractured at approximately 49,209 miles. The failure caused a substantial uncontrolled release of diesel fuel into the engine compartment and underneath the…

    Fuel/propulsion System · filed Sep 9, 2026

  • The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the ABS, brake, and other unknown warning lights illuminated, and the messages "Traction Control Disengaged", "Shift Knob Required Servicing", "Cruise Control Disconnected", "Video Display Need Servicing,"…

    Steering · filed Sep 4, 2026

  • The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH on the interstate, the vehicle lost traction and fishtailed on the wet roadway. While at a stop and turning, the vehicle started spinning like the vehicle was driving on ice, even though the outside temperature was hot. The local dealer was…

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Sep 3, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Federal defect investigations

Technical service bulletins

856 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 RAM 1500. The 10 most recent:

  • Engine PNs: MY 24-26 WD/DT (5.7L) Code P00B is being misdiagnosed and incorrect parts are being installed causing over repair. Refer to SOL S2609000006 The IAFM Foam Engine Valley Cover (PN 53013735AB) does not provide…

    9100898 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 8, 2026

  • Motor - window regulator

    114072 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2026

  • Motor - window regulator

    114073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2026

  • 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

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.
  • · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 26,500 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.
About this data. Complaint figures come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint database and count unique complaints (one per NHTSA case number). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and are not independently verified; complaint volume also reflects how many of these vehicles are on the road. Recall data comes from the official NHTSA recall database. This page is not affiliated with RAM or NHTSA.