2022 Ram 1500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
42/100
#8 most-complained of 13 1500 years
The 2022 Ram 1500 has a complaint index of 42, ranking 8th of 13 model years, with a Good verdict relative to other Ram 1500 years. NHTSA lists 612 complaints and 16 recalls, with Engine issues the top problem area at 42% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 612
- Recalls
- 16
- Crashes / fires
- 23 / 6
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 2
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 23 hwy
Top 2022 Ram 1500 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine259 (42%)
- Electrical System197 (32%)
- Transmission & Powertrain101 (17%)
- Other92 (15%)
- Fuel System80 (13%)
- Brakes73 (12%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras68 (11%)
- Steering40 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers29 (5%)
- Structure & Body22 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while shifting into drive or during dealer diagnostic checks, sometimes leading to a collision.
- Some report a loss of power steering assist while driving, resulting in a crash into trees.
- Drivers describe the engine cutting off unexpectedly at highway speed, causing loss of steering and brake assist.
- Several owners report the brake system acting erratically on wet roads, with dashboard warnings and the vehicle locking up or failing to restart.
- One report describes a loud bang followed by loss of steering after a lower control arm reportedly snapped.
- Owners also report airbags failing to deploy in front-end collisions despite significant vehicle damage.
2022 Ram 1500 recalls
16 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V495000Jul 30, 2026Seat Belts1,271,294 vehicles
Seat belts:rear/other:anchorage
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."
Risk: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V765000Nov 6, 2025Steering532 vehicles
Steering:steering control module
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."
Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
- NHTSA 25V298000May 8, 2025Airbags71 vehicles
Air bags
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."
Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.
2022 Ram 1500 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Midgrade
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Ram 1500 reliable?
- Relative to other Ram 1500 model years, the 2022 has a Good verdict with a complaint index of 42, ranking 8th out of 13 years tracked.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA data shows Engine complaints make up 42% of reports, followed by Electrical System at 32% and Transmission & Powertrain at 17%.
- Does the 2022 Ram 1500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 16 recalls for the 2022 Ram 1500, covering components including Steering, Airbags, Brakes, and Collision Avoidance & Cameras systems.
- At what mileage do 2022 Ram 1500 problems typically show up?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 22,850 miles overall, with Brakes issues reported at a median of 11,000 miles and Transmission & Powertrain issues at 17,560 miles.
- How does the 2022 Ram 1500 compare to the 2019 model?
- The 2019 Ram 1500 has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, much higher than the 2022's index of 42 and Good verdict.