2022 Ram 3500
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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.
- Complaints
- 190
- Recalls
- 12
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
66% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 190 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 114 |
| 2014 | 202 |
| 2015 | 137 |
| 2016 | 134 |
| 2017 | 309 |
| 2018 | 797 |
| 2019 | 138 |
| 2020 | 115 |
| 2021 | 62 |
| 2022 | 190 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 42 |
| 2026 | 27 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
66% · 125 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
Show complaint excerpts
The transmission spontaneously slipped out of park and went into reverse. My safety was close to critically impacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-11-29
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
I noticed that my gear shift lever was loose. I removed the boot of the shifter and found the 10mm bolt holding the shifter in place finger tight.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-29
Loss of transmission due to Aisin K1 Clutch / Input Shaft failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-24
Engine
12% · 23 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On 9 September, while driving, I got an emergency dashboard notice that stated Throttle System Malfunction contact dealer. It went out and then another immediately flashed that stated Exhaust System Malfunction contact dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-12
Also filed under Electrical system and fuel/propulsion system
Electrical system
12% · 23 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On the morning of August 29th around 8:10am the Ram truck caught fire under the hood with the engine/ignition off, after it was driven around the yard lot and shut off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-08
The vehicle had been parked in the street for several hours.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-12-12
Fuel/propulsion system
7% · 14 reportsService brakes
6% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
12 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2021-11-10Electrical system21V798000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the vehicle has been remedied.
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2022Complaint volume 190 complaints filed for this model year.
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2022-01-17Air bags21V925000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2021 Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y99.
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2022-03-29Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic22V140000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.
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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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2022-10-20Engine and engine cooling22V642000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engines.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z87.
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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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2022-12-29Power train22V835000 FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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2023-04-04Electrical system23V060000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles.
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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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2024-03-27Preliminary evaluationOpen 2022 RAM Transmission Snap Ring Failure
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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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2024-07-11Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, air24V415000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Durango and Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 55B.
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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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2026-03-02Preliminary evaluationOpen Loss of Power Steering Assist
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Ram 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 125 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V798000 · Electrical system
- Recall 21V925000 · Air bags
- Recall 22V140000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 22V407000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 22V642000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 22V904000 · Structure
- Recall 22V835000 · Power train
- Recall 23V060000 · Electrical system
- Recall 23V654000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 24V436000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 24V415000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, air
- Recall 25V765000 · Air bags, steering
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- Is the 2022 Ram 3500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Ram 3500 is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ram 3500?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 66% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Ram 3500 have?
- 12 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.