Too new to judge fully
It has been on the road 4 years, so complaints are still coming in. So far it has fewer than a typical older 1500 year, which is normal for a newer car. The area owners report most so far is the engine and cooling, which half of owners reported by about 41,000 miles.
Based on owner complaints to NHTSA, compared with other 1500 years from 2012 to 2024. A good year can still be a bad car, so check the one you are looking at.
Owners have filed 639 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ram 1500. The most reported problem area is the engine and cooling (256, 40% of complaints), followed by the electrical system and the transmission and drivetrain. That ranks 11th of 13 1500 years from 2012 to 2024 for complaints. It has 16 recalls.
6 of these complaints came from Utah owners.
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Problem areas ranked by how many complaints mention them. One complaint can name more than one area. Open an area to see what to check on a 2022 Ram 1500 before you buy.
Engine and cooling
256 complaintsStalling, misfires, oil consumption, leaks, overheating and engine failure.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 41,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Ask the seller not to warm the car up, and start it cold. Listen for ticking, knocking or a rough idle in the first minute.
- Pull the oil dipstick and the oil cap. Low oil, a gasoline smell or a milky film on the cap are reasons to walk away or get an inspection.
- Plug in an OBD2 scanner. Stored or pending codes matter, and so do readiness monitors that show "not ready", which usually means the codes were cleared right before the sale.
- Ask for oil change records. A gap in the records on a model known for engine complaints is a negotiating point at minimum.
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What owners said
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 stalling has happened over the past 2…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Twice now my engine has shut off while driving at low speeds under 25mph. When this happens my electric emergency brake engages. Dash tells me to shift to park. The first time this happened my truck was stuck in the middle of an intersection and I almost got hit several times because the truck wasn’t restarting or releasing the electric…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Electrical system
202 complaintsDead batteries, warning lights, failed screens and cameras, and electrical shorts.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 40,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Test every switch: windows, locks, mirrors, seat heaters, the screen, the backup camera, Bluetooth and every USB port.
- Watch the dash at startup. Every warning light should come on briefly and then go out.
- Have the battery and charging system tested. A weak alternator or battery drain shows up here.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. After waiting approximately 10 minutes, the vehicle was able to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who inspected the battery, alternator, and starter but found no failures. The contact was advised to replace the key fob battery…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 84,000 miles
On October 1, 2026, my 2022 Ram 1500 Rebel with the 5.7L HEMI eTorque mild-hybrid system failed to restart after an automatic engine stop-start event at a red light. The engine shut off as designed when I stopped. After about 90 seconds the light turned green and I released the brake, but the engine did not restart, and the truck sat…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Transmission and drivetrain
109 complaintsHarsh or delayed shifts, slipping, shuddering, CVT whine, and drivetrain clunks.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 18,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Drive it from cold if you can. Shifts should be smooth in every gear, including reverse.
- Feel for slipping (revs rise without the car speeding up), shudder at low speed and a delay when you put it in gear.
- Listen for whining, which is a common CVT complaint, and clunks when you go from drive to reverse.
- If it has 4WD or AWD, engage it on the test drive and ask when the transmission and differential fluids were last changed.
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What owners said
I own a 2022 Ram 1500 Limited 4x4 (5.7L HEMI eTorque, ZF 8-speed automatic), VIN [XXX], approximately 40,000 miles. For roughly two years, the transmission has produced a hard, jarring downshift and lurch during normal low-speed deceleration, consistently when slowing from ~20 mph to a stop. This occurs both when the engine is cold and…Owner complaint, filed 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. While stopped at a red light, the contact attempted to make a left turn, and the vehicle suddenly stalled and came to a complete stop. The contact stated that the parking brake automatically engaged, and the transmission shifted into park(P). During the failure, the "Service Auto STOP/START System"…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 36,000 miles
Fuel system
82 complaintsHesitation, stalling, fuel smell, fuel pump and injector failures.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 27,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car for raw fuel.
- On the test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and up a grade. Stumbling, surging or a flashing check engine light are red flags.
- Fuel pump recalls are common. Check this exact VIN for open recalls before you buy.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V263000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, a failure occurred after the repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with high-pressure…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 31,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V263000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and the recall repair was performed. However, a year after the recall repair was performed, the fuel pump failed, causing damages to the fuel system. The contact stated that the fuel pump had no issues prior to…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 144,000 miles
Brakes and stability control
74 complaintsBrakes that feel soft or grab, grinding, ABS and stability control faults.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 11,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- The pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight without pulling, grinding or a pulsing pedal.
- The ABS and stability control lights should go out after startup and stay out.
- Look through the wheels at the rotors. A deep lip on the edge means brakes are due soon, which is a fair thing to negotiate on.
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What owners said
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 contacted and…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 30,000 miles
When it rains, the ESC, ABS and check engine lights come on. 4WD capability and is disabled and rear backup stopping is disabled. Steering becomes rough like it is locked in 4WD High but once dried out that goes away, and all lights except check engine light goes out. Mechanic reset codes and the next time it rains the scenario repeats…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Driver assist systems
72 complaintsPhantom braking, false collision warnings, and lane keeping or backup sensors that act up.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 24,000 miles. Parts named most: Automatic emergency braking (50), Warnings (14).
What to check before you buy
- Where it is safe, try the adaptive cruise and lane keeping on the test drive and watch for sudden braking or warnings with nothing there.
- Check the windshield in front of the camera and the bumper sensors for cracks, chips or poor repairs.
- Ask whether the windshield has been replaced. The camera has to be recalibrated afterward, and many shops skip it.
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What owners said
Rear parking sensors do not pick up objects or sensor will beep very delayed. If a child was behind my vehicle I doubt it would detect.Owner complaint, filed 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after shifting into reverse(R), the back-up camera image was flickering. The contact stated that at other times the back-up camera display was not showing any images. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent, but eventually, the camera was no longer functional, and…Owner complaint, filed 2024, at 47,933 miles
Lights, wipers and visibility
48 complaintsHeadlights that dim or fail, wiper and washer failures, and windshield cracks.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 45,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Check every light: headlights on low and high, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights.
- Run the wipers on every speed with washer fluid, and run the defroster front and back.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver’s side turn signal was intermittently inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. An unknown dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 62,000 miles
On [XXX] at around [XXX] I was driving my daughter to her dentist appointment on the [XXX] . I was on a phone call with my wife and suddenly the rear driver side windshield explodes with a loud pop. I was driving 55mph, scared, confused, and nearly crashed my vehicle. I got off the freeway and took photos of the window. The break in the…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Steering
41 complaintsLoss of power steering assist, wandering, play in the wheel and noises when turning.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 45,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Turn the wheel lock to lock while parked and listen for groaning, clicking or binding.
- On a straight road the car should track straight with the wheel centered and no loose feeling.
- A power steering warning on the dash, even briefly, deserves a mechanic’s look before you buy.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel seized and failed to function properly. The contact pulled over safely, and after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle temporarily operated normally however, the failure recurred. Upon restarting and driving the vehicle, the vehicle lost steering…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 53,000 miles
Power steering has an intermittent failure and have lost power steering multiple times on the highway. Warning lights come on a indicate steering issue. Have noticed this has been reported as an eps issue with the ram 1500's. This has been reproduced by an independent service center and they thought it might be a loose connection with…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Body, doors and structure
24 complaintsRust, doors and liftgates that will not latch, leaks, and frame or structure concerns.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 9,000 miles. Parts named most: Body (9), Interior panels: sun visor (7).
What to check before you buy
- Look underneath with a flashlight. Utah road salt is hard on frames, brake lines and the bottoms of doors.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the liftgate, and lock and unlock each one.
- Use a paint thickness gauge and compare panels. A panel that reads very differently from the rest has likely been repaired.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the driver’s side sun visor became detached at the elbow hinge and was dangling in the view of the driver while driving. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000.Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 65,000 miles
The sun visor (driver and passenger) break with normal use. This can cause the visor to suddenly drop into the drivers field of view or potentially strike the driver in the head depending on if it is being used in the standard down position or if the extension bar is being used on the front or side position. This could cause the driver…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Cruise control and acceleration
18 complaintsHesitation, loss of power, sudden acceleration and cruise control problems.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- On the test drive, press the gas gently and firmly. The response should be smooth with no lag or surge.
- Set the cruise control, then use resume and cancel to make sure each one works.
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What owners said
Throttle stuck at 4500 RPM. Had to stand on brakes and turn key off. Was backing into my back yard and almost hit the house. From dead stop pushed gas petal to back up and it took off at a high rate of speed.Owner complaint, filed 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and accelerating to enter the highway, the parking brake activated unintendedly, and the vehicle stalled. The failure also occurred while driving 5 MPH. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The contact…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 59,000 miles
Suspension
16 complaintsClunks over bumps, broken springs, worn struts and uneven tire wear.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Drive over a few bumps and potholes slowly with the radio off and listen for clunks or rattles.
- Check the tires for uneven wear on the inside or outside edges, a sign of alignment or suspension trouble.
- Look behind the wheels for oily, wet shocks or struts.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500 TRX. The contact stated that while driving over road bumps, the suspension system failed to engage. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the suspension control module had failed and required replacement. The vehicle was repaired; however, the…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 27,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH and approaching a speed hump, the driver's side front wheel detached at the ball joint, disabling the vehicle. The vehicle was towed by AAA to a certified mechanic. The mechanic determined that the driver's side ball joint cotter pin was either…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 54,000 miles
Air bags
12 complaintsAir bag warning lights, air bags that did not deploy, and inflator recalls.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- The air bag (SRS) light should come on at startup and go out within a few seconds. If it stays on, the system may not work in a crash.
- Air bag recalls are some of the most serious. Check this exact VIN for open recalls and get proof any recall work was done.
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What owners said
On 20/14/2024 I was traveling down a highway at approximately 40 mph when a vehicle pulled out in front of me with virtually no warning. The front of my vehicle struck the driver's side of the other vehicle, causing significant damage to both; my vehicle was subsequently "totaled". My primary concern is the failure of the airbags to…Owner complaint, filed 2024
Recently, the front right airbag impact sensor (part 68284052AA) went bad. So I went ahead and bought a new one (68606357AA) off of Faulkner Ram dealership out of Mechanicsburg, PA. But the new sensor did not work. The old sensor which is part 68284052AA was superseded by 68606357AA. But 68606357AA is not compatible with the ORC module…Owner complaint, filed 2024
Wheels and tires
10 complaintsTire failures, wheels and lug nuts, and tire pressure sensor faults.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Read the four-digit DOT date on each tire. Tires older than about six years should be replaced, whatever the tread looks like.
- Check tread depth on all four. On AWD vehicles all four tires should match.
- The tire pressure light should go out after startup.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500 equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Fortitude H/T Tires, Tire Size: 275/65/R18, DOT Number: 14BYJJK1R. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that all four tires were cracked on the sidewalls, and the treads were crumbling and separated. The manufacturer was…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 17,900 miles
The factory spare tire lowering system port does not work with the factory provided jack tools as the manual states. The tools do not connect and therefore the spare tire cannot be lowered. There are other similar reports online for this generation of ram vehicles. This would be a safety issue had I discovered this on the highway…Owner complaint, filed 2025
Seats and seat belts
3 complaintsBelts that will not latch or retract, seat adjusters and passenger occupancy sensors.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Pull out and latch every seat belt, and let each one retract on its own.
- Try every seat adjuster, and watch for a passenger air bag "off" light when an adult is in the seat.
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What owners said
Safety put at risk. I noticed that the rear locking seatbelt on the driver side has never been connected to the bolt on the floor which was provided for the attachment. Factory oversight perhaps. What brought it to my attention was that it appeared to be "stretched" in appearance which looked peculiar. I proceeded to lift up the rear…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Dodge has a "safety" feature to keep the vehicle from driving off if the driver exits the vehicle with it in gear. The safety mechanism detects the seatbelt undone, the driver seat sensor and the driver door open. If someone gets out of the vehicle while it is in Drive, the parking brake is automatically applied, the engine put in park…Owner complaint, filed 2025
Ram 1500 complaints by year
Compare the 2022 with other years before you choose one. Tap a year to see its problems.
Compare with similar 2022 full-size trucks
Each car is rated against its own other years, since popular models always get more complaints than rare ones.
| Car | Vs. its other years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ram 1500 | Too new to judge | 16 |
| 2022 Ford F-150 | Too new to judge | 23 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Too new to judge | 6 |
| 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 | Worse than most years | 6 |
2022 Ram 1500 recalls
Seat belts Anchorage
- Risk
- An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Air bags
- Risk
- A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge.
Full recall summary
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Air bags
- Risk
- A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge.
Full recall summary
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Windows, mirrors and wipers Rearview mirrors / devices
- Risk
- Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the mirror glass, free of charge.
Full recall summary
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. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Brakes Control unit / module
- Risk
- Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge.
Full recall summary
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Backup camera
- Risk
- A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the wiring harness, free of charge.
Full recall summary
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. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Backup camera
- Risk
- A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge.
Full recall summary
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 Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Backup camera Display function
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge.
Full recall summary
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Fuel system Fuel pump
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge.
Full recall summary
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.
Air bags Side impact
- Risk
- Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the B-pillar impact sensors, free of charge.
Full recall summary
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.
Backup camera 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.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge.
Full recall summary
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Body and structure 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.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge.
Full recall summary
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.
Seat belts Pretensioner
- Risk
- A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors.
Full recall summary
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.
Fuel system Fuel pump
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge.
Full recall summary
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.
Backup camera Display function
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will reprogram the radio software, free of charge.
Full recall summary
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Windows, mirrors and wipers Electrical heating element
- Risk
- An inoperable defrosting and defogging system can reduce visibility for drivers in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- FCA US, LLC will repurchase the affected vehicles, free of charge.
Full recall summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incompatible heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), resulting in the windshield defrosting and defogging system being inoperable to drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
2022 Ram 1500 questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ram 1500?
The most reported problem areas on the 2022 Ram 1500 are the engine and cooling (256 complaints), the electrical system (202 complaints) and the transmission and drivetrain (109 complaints).
Is the 2022 Ram 1500 a good year to buy?
Too new to judge fully. It has been on the road 4 years, so complaints are still coming in. So far it has fewer than a typical older 1500 year, which is normal for a newer car. The area owners report most so far is the engine and cooling, which half of owners reported by about 41,000 miles. Based on owner complaints to NHTSA, compared with other 1500 years from 2012 to 2024. A good year can still be a bad car, so check the one you are looking at.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 16 recalls for the 2022 Ram 1500. The most recent, from Jul 2026, covers the anchorage. Recalls cover the whole model year, so check the VIN of the car you are looking at to see which are still open.
At what mileage do 2022 Ram 1500 problems start?
Half of the owners who reported a problem with the engine and cooling gave a mileage of about 41,000 miles or less. Half of the owners who reported a problem with the electrical system gave a mileage of about 40,000 miles or less. Plenty of cars have these problems later or never, so ask for service records.
Which Ram 1500 years should I avoid?
The 1500 years with the most complaints compared with the rest are 2014. Years with clearly fewer complaints are 2018, 2020 and 2021. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly yet.
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