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2022 Ram 1500 Engine Problems

Engine complaints account for 259 of 612 total complaints (42%) on the 2022 Ram 1500, the highest share since 2021. Median mileage at failure is 41,000, and a recall (22V767000) covers a high pressure fuel pump that can fail on 3.0L diesel models and cause stalling.

Engine complaints
259
42% of 612
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
41,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls unexpectedly at low speed while turning or pulling away from a stop, with the parking brake engaging on its own.
  • After stalling, the check engine and battery warning lights illuminate, and some vehicles will not restart or shift out of park.
  • Some owners report the engine shutting off mid-drive at highway speed, cutting steering and brake assist.
  • A subset of complaints describe engine compartment fires or smoke, in one case shortly after a dealer performed a fuel pump recall repair.
  • Electrical glitches such as flickering backup cameras and cutting speakers were reported alongside engine performance changes.

When 2022 Ram 1500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 7, 2021, latest Sep 23, 2026.

2022 Ram 1500 engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter262021 Q42022 Q32023 Q22024 Q12024 Q42025 Q32026 Q2
259 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2021 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2025 Q1 (26).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Ram 1500

  1. NHTSA 22V767000Oct 13, 2022Engine60,413 vehicles

    Engine

    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.

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.

Engine complaints by 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2013165 (13%)
  2. 2014414 (23%)
  3. 2015453 (31%)
  4. 2016438 (28%)
  5. 2017226 (26%)
  6. 2018179 (27%)
  7. 2019290 (20%)
  8. 2020177 (28%)
  9. 2021296 (44%)
  10. 2022259 (42%)
  11. 202351 (25%)
  12. 202426 (35%)
  13. 202584 (24%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2022 Ram 1500?
NHTSA lists 259 engine complaints out of 612 total complaints for the 2022 Ram 1500, or 42% of all complaints for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Ram 1500 engine?
Yes. Recall 22V767000 covers 2020-2022 Ram 1500 trucks with 3.0L diesel engines where the high pressure fuel pump may fail and cause an engine stall. Dealers replace the pump and inspect fuel system components free of charge.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 41,000 miles.
Have engine issues led to crashes or fires?
NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area for the 2022 Ram 1500 shows 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.