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.
2022 Ram 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 191 owner complaints about the 2022 Ram 3500, most often about the power train. It is covered by 12 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 October 29, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Ram 3500 has problems
191 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
115Power train1 crash/fire/injury
23Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
23Engine2 crash/fire/injury
14Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
10Service brakes
8Steering
5Vehicle speed control
3Forward collision avoidance
3Exterior lighting
1611 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 115 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 23 | 4 |
| Engine | 23 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 16 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2022 Ram 3500 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
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
Risk. Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase 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.
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repaired · 2025 Q4
Wiring: relays/solenoids
Park outsideRisk. An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
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
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Risk. An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 Q4
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Side/window: curtain
Risk. An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Wiring: relays/solenoids
Park outsideRisk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
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 3500 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 3500 median. How we score
'07'08'09'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Ram 3500, and the recalls they led to.
- 2022 RAM Transmission Snap Ring FailureOpen
- Loss of Power Steering AssistLed to recall 26E-067
In owners' words
What 3500 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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. It definitely would have fell out in a short period of time leaving the driver unable to shift into park or into any other gear. This could have been a…
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the contact unhooked the camper that was being towed and shifted the vehicle to drive(D) but the vehicle failed to move forward or backwards while in reverse(R). The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Action…
While travelling in Southern California, I came to a stop to enter I8 on ramp. When I tried to start down the on ramp the truck didn’t want to move and a check engine light came on. The truck went into limp mode so would travel slowly along. I called Mango Auto who could diagnose it the following…
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