Electrical System:wiring:relays/solenoids
NHTSA campaign 21V798000 · 2021 · reported 10/14/2021
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · Park outside · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2022 Ram 3500 Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 7.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
184Complaints
12Recalls
4Crashes
4Fires
7Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Power Train (60.3% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Power Train complaints here are 7.7× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 111 · 60.3% | Recalled | Recall 22V835000 |
| Engine | 23 · 12.5% | Recalled | Recall 22V642000 |
| Electrical System | 22 · 12% | Recalled | Recall 21V798000 · Recall 23V060000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 · 7.6% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 · 5.4% | Recalled | Recall 22V140000 |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 10 · 5.4% | Recalled | Recall 22V835000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 184 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 12 campaigns
Air Bags:side/window:curtain
NHTSA campaign 21V925000 · 2021 · reported 11/24/2021
An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
NHTSA campaign 22V140000 · 2022 · reported 03/10/2022
An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Back Over Prevention:display Function
NHTSA campaign 22V407000 · 2022 · reported 06/09/2022
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm)
NHTSA campaign 22V642000 · 2022 · reported 08/26/2022
An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Power Train:automatic Transmission
NHTSA campaign 22V835000 · 2022 · reported 11/10/2022
Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments
NHTSA campaign 22V904000 · 2022 · reported 12/08/2022
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Electrical System:wiring:relays/solenoids
NHTSA campaign 23V060000 · 2023 · reported 02/09/2023
An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · Park outside · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Back Over Prevention:display Function
NHTSA campaign 23V654000 · 2023 · reported 09/28/2023
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Electronic Stability Control (esc):control Module
NHTSA campaign 24V415000 · 2024 · reported 06/06/2024
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
NHTSA campaign 24V436000 · 2024 · reported 06/13/2024
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
Air Bags:frontal
NHTSA campaign 25V765000 · 2025 · reported 11/06/2025
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
What owners report
“Truck lost all forward gears while driving down the highway, only had 6418 miles on it”NHTSA complaint 11572228 — filed 02/15/2024 · POWER TRAIN
“Aisin Transmission Failure at 10,462 miles. Date of failure 09/09/2023. No warning lights, messages or other symptoms Vehicle was towed to Dealership on 09/12/2023 Failure…”NHTSA complaint 11561530 — filed 12/22/2023 · POWER TRAIN
“The contact owns a 2022 Ram 3500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V835000 (Power Train) and 23V060000 (Electrical System) however, the parts…”NHTSA complaint 11559905 — filed 12/13/2023 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ram 3500?
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 111 of 184 NHTSA complaints (60.3%), followed by engine (23), electrical system (22), unspecified/other issues (16). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2022 Ram 3500 have?
184 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2022 Ram 3500 have any recalls?
Yes — 12 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V798000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2022 Ram 3500's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
