2022 Ram 3500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
92/100
#2 most-complained of 13 3500 years
The 2022 Ram 3500 ranks 2nd worst out of 13 model years, with a complaint index of 92 and 189 NHTSA complaints, mostly transmission and powertrain issues at a median 16,000 miles. It carries 12 recalls, more than most other years.
- Complaints
- 189
- Recalls
- 12
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 5
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2022 Ram 3500 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain114 (60%)
- Engine30 (16%)
- Electrical System26 (14%)
- Other16 (8%)
- Fuel System14 (7%)
- Brakes12 (6%)
- Steering7 (4%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (2%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (2%)
- Airbags2 (1%)
What owners report
- Owners report the transmission spontaneously slipping out of park into reverse while parked, in one case causing the vehicle to roll and strike another car.
- Some describe a Throttle System Malfunction and Exhaust System Malfunction warning appearing back-to-back, followed by a sudden loss of power and smoke from the engine bay.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in rear-end and 55 mph collisions despite the brake pedal being applied and the vehicle sustaining serious damage.
- Front ParkSense sensors reportedly failed to detect a pedestrian crossing in front of the truck while pulling out of a driveway.
- Owners describe an engine fire starting under the hood after the vehicle was parked and shut off, similar to the pattern addressed by the heated grid recall.
- Some report the truck rolling backward several inches after shifting from reverse to park and releasing the brake.
2022 Ram 3500 recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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 24V436000Jun 13, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,033,433 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
- NHTSA 24V415000Jun 6, 2024Brakes211,581 vehicles
Service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Durango and Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the 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."
Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 55B.
2022 compared with other 3500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Should I avoid the 2022 Ram 3500?
- Compared to other Ram 3500 model years, 2022 ranks 2nd worst out of 13 years tracked, with a complaint index of 92 and 189 NHTSA complaints, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Ram 3500?
- Transmission and powertrain issues dominate, accounting for 114 of 189 complaints (60%) with a median failure mileage of 16,000 miles.
- Does the 2022 Ram 3500 have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 12 recalls for the 2022 Ram 3500, covering areas including steering, brakes, engine, electrical system, and collision avoidance systems.
- Is the 2022 Ram 3500 better than other years?
- No, it is worse than most other years tracked; only the 2018 model year (complaint index 100) has a higher complaint index among the 13 years listed.
- Were there any deaths reported for the 2022 Ram 3500?
- NHTSA data lists 0 deaths for the 2022 Ram 3500, though 7 injuries and 4 crashes are recorded.