MYRModel Year Report

2022 Ram 1500

● Typical for this model
2022 Ram 1500
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
614
Recalls
16

Campaigns on file for 2022

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

40% of complaints

Complaints per year

2009: 37 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 1,275 complaints 2014: 1,766 complaints 2015: 1,445 complaints 2015 2016: 1,545 complaints 2017: 877 complaints 2018: 658 complaints 2018 2019: 1,484 complaints 2020: 633 complaints 2021: 679 complaints 2022: 614 complaints 2022 614 2023: 200 complaints 2024: 75 complaints 2025: 353 complaints 2026: 97 complaints
2009: 37 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 1,275 complaints 2013 2014: 1,766 complaints 2015: 1,445 complaints 2015 2016: 1,545 complaints 2017: 877 complaints 2017 2018: 658 complaints 2019: 1,484 complaints 2019 2020: 633 complaints 2021: 679 complaints 2022: 614 complaints 2022 614 2023: 200 complaints 2024: 75 complaints 2025: 353 complaints 2025 2026: 97 complaints
2009: 37 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 1,275 complaints 2013 2014: 1,766 complaints 2014 2015: 1,445 complaints 2015 2016: 1,545 complaints 2016 2017: 877 complaints 2017 2018: 658 complaints 2018 2019: 1,484 complaints 2019 2020: 633 complaints 2020 2021: 679 complaints 2021 2022: 614 complaints 2022 614 2023: 200 complaints 2023 2024: 75 complaints 2024 2025: 353 complaints 2025 2026: 97 complaints 2026

2022: 614 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200937
20100
20110
20120
20131,275
20141,766
20151,445
20161,545
2017877
2018658
20191,484
2020633
2021679
2022614
2023200
202475
2025353
202697

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

40% · 245 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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Two week Monday July 6, around 3:15pm while driving down on highway passing lane suddenly the vehicle start loosing speed and after few seconds I noticed that the engine stalled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-14

Electrical system

31% · 193 reports

Most commonly citing control module.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Vehicle steering began to shake violently intermittently, I pulled off the highway and began to inspect front wheels. I saw fire on left side of engine through the wheel well. I extinguished fire with hand extinguisher.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-28

Power train

16% · 101 reports

Most commonly citing driveshaft.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact owns a 2022 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 2 MPH into his driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, coming to a complete stop after colliding into the contact's home. The air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-02

Service brakes

11% · 69 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-25

Also filed under Steering and suspension

Forward collision avoidance

10% · 61 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH
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I was at a complete stop awaiting a draw bridge to lower. I put my vehicle in park. When the cars In front of me started to move I put my foot on the brake and turned the knob to drive. My vehicle immediately accelerated out of control.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-09-06

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Safety timeline

16 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2021-11-22Visibility21V871000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles.

    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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    2022-07-05Back over prevention22V407000 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.

    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.

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    2022-10-03Back over prevention24V437000 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.

    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.

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    2022-12-08Seat belts22V766000 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.

    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.

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    2022-12-22Structure22V904000 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.

    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.

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    2023-03-01Back over prevention23V059000 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.

    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.

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    2023-03-17Engineering analysisOpen High pressure fuel pump failure
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    2023-05-04Air bags23V264000 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.

    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.

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    2023-10-17Engine, fuel system, gasoline22V767000 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.

    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.

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    2023-10-17Fuel system, diesel23V263000 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.

    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.

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    2023-10-24Back over prevention23V654000 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.

    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.

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    2024-07-09Back over prevention24V436000 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...

    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.

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    2024-07-19Preliminary evaluationOpen Engine Stall With Intermittent Restart
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    2024-09-26Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic24V653000 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.

    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.

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    2024-12-05Visibility24V754000 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.

    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.

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    2025-05-27Air bags, electrical system25V298000 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.

    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.

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    2025-12-11Air bags, steering25V765000 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.

    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.

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    2026-08-18Seat belts26V495000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed.

    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2022 Ram 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 245 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 193 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 101 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 21V871000 · Visibility
  • Recall 22V407000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 24V437000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 22V766000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 22V904000 · Structure
  • Recall 23V059000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 23V264000 · Air bags
  • Recall 22V767000 · Engine, fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 23V263000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 23V654000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 24V436000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 24V653000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 24V754000 · Visibility
  • Recall 25V298000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 25V765000 · Air bags, steering
  • Recall 26V495000 · Seat belts
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FAQ

Is the 2022 Ram 1500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Ram 1500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ram 1500?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ram 1500 have?
16 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.