repaired · 2026 Q3
Rear/other: anchorage
NewRisk. An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2022 Ram 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 639 owner complaints about the 2022 Ram 1500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 16 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-765 the manufacturer reports only 35% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Ram 1500 has problems
639 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
254Engine3 crash/fire/injury
202Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
109Power train1 crash/fire/injury
57Forward collision avoidance
56Service brakes
55Fuel/propulsion system
40Steering
27Visibility/wiper
23Structure
16620 other systems16 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 254 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 202 | 3 |
| Power train | 109 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 57 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 56 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 55 | 0 |
| Steering | 40 | 7 |
| Visibility/wiper | 27 | 0 |
| Structure | 23 | 2 |
| 20 other systems | 166 | 16 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
16 recalls
2022 Ram 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Air bags
Risk. A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
Risk. Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
Risk. Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Sensor: side impact
Risk. Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Tailgate: hinge and attachments
Risk. An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q2
repaired · 2024 Q2
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Windshield: electrical heating element
Risk. An inoperable defrosting and defogging system can reduce visibility for drivers in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ram.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1500 median. How we score
'09'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Ram 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- High pressure fuel pump failureLed to recall 24V-957
- Engine Stall With Intermittent RestartOpen
In owners' words
What 1500 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle is equipped with eTorque. It has failed to start after stopping at a traffic light or stop sign. The last time it happened it began to move and then the parking brake engaged and transmission shifted into park. This is a dangerous escalation of an already serious safety problem. The…
Vehicle experienced an eTorque hybrid auto-start failure at a stoplight, leaving the vehicle stranded in traffic until a manual restart was performed. The electrical charging system dropped to 12V. The dealership pulled the codes, cleared them without providing a record to the owner, and attempted…
I have a 2022 RAM 1500 Longhorn Limited VIN [XXX]. It had a real problem a couple of years ago with stalling to a stop and die when making slow left hand turns. Went to the dealer twice. They claimed it was nothing but after the second visit, it no longer did it anymore. It’s done it twice in the…
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