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2022 Ram 1500 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Ram 1500, about 4% of its 612 total complaints that year. A tailgate striker recall (22V904000) covers 2019-2022 trucks. Median mileage at failure was 8,844.5 miles.

Structure & Body complaints
22
4% of 612
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
8,845 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Tailgates fail to latch or unexpectedly open while driving, in some cases even after the tailgate striker recall repair was performed.
  • Doors, especially the passenger door, leave a visible gap and do not close flush with the body.
  • Water intrusion around the third brake light corrodes the RF hub, causing the key fob to stop operating the vehicle.
  • Owners report door latches with nicks or defects across all four doors, described at multiple dealers as a widespread issue.
  • A panoramic sunroof reportedly shattered spontaneously while driving, scattering glass inside the cab.
  • Driver-side sun visors reportedly drop lower than intended at highway speed, obstructing the view of the road.

When 2022 Ram 1500 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 30, 2022, latest Sep 23, 2026.

2022 Ram 1500 structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2022Jan 2023May 2024Dec 2024Apr 2025Jun 2026
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2026 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2022 Ram 1500

  1. NHTSA 22V904000Dec 8, 2022Structure & Body1,224,078 vehicles

    Structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments

    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.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.

Structure & Body complaints by 1500 model year

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

  1. 201352 (4%)
  2. 201452 (3%)
  3. 201559 (4%)
  4. 201644 (3%)
  5. 201746 (5%)
  6. 201826 (4%)
  7. 201995 (6%)
  8. 202047 (7%)
  9. 202133 (5%)
  10. 202222 (4%)
  11. 202312 (6%)
  12. 20243 (4%)
  13. 20254 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2022 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 22 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Ram 1500, which is about 4% of the 612 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2022 Ram 1500?
Yes. Recall campaign 22V904000 covers 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks for tailgate strikers that may be misaligned, letting the tailgate open while driving. This recall is not a do-not-drive or park-outside order.
At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2022 Ram 1500?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2022 Ram 1500 is 8,844.5 miles.
Have Structure & Body issues caused crashes or injuries on the 2022 Ram 1500?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries linked to this problem area for the 2022 Ram 1500, with 0 fires reported.

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.