2022 Ram 3500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Ram 3500, 14% of its 189 total complaints, with 3 fires and 2 injuries reported. Two related recalls (23V060000 and 21V798000) cover an electrical short risk tied to the Cummins 6.7L diesel's heater grid, with a median failure mileage of 7,505 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 26
- 14% of 189
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 7,505 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Under-hood fires reported near the cylinder head area, sometimes occurring even after the engine and ignition were turned off.
- Dashboard warning lights for throttle and exhaust system malfunctions appeared in sequence, followed by a sudden loss of power and smoke from the engine bay.
- A parasitic electrical draw drained the battery overnight, requiring a jump start each morning, with the amplifier suspected as the cause.
- Automatic rain-sensing wipers combined with automatic headlights caused the digital dash and radio display to dim to nighttime brightness during the day, making the display hard to read.
- Owners felt a strong buzzing or vibration sensation through the vehicle at various speeds shortly after taking delivery.
- Multiple owners reported being notified of recall 23V060000 but told that replacement parts were not yet available, leaving them unable to park the truck near structures for extended periods.
When 2022 Ram 3500 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 21, 2022, latest Sep 8, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Ram 3500
- NHTSA 23V060000Feb 9, 2023Electrical System302,067 vehiclesPark Outside
Electrical system:wiring:relays/solenoids
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.
Risk: An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for Phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for Phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 28, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21V-798.
- NHTSA 21V798000Oct 14, 2021Electrical System131,177 vehiclesPark Outside
Electrical system:wiring:relays/solenoids
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the vehicle has been remedied. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay ("Relay"); if FCA US Recall ID Y08 (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-163) is open, then insulating material will be applied to the Relay after inspection. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y76. This recall has been superseded by 23V060.
Electrical System complaints by 3500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2022 Ram 3500 have?
- NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Ram 3500, which is 14% of the 189 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2022 Ram 3500?
- Yes. Recall 23V060000, reported February 9, 2023, covers an electrical short in the heater grid on Cummins 6.7L diesel trucks, and recall 21V798000 covers a related relay short. Both advise owners to park outside until repaired.
- Did the 2022 Ram 3500 electrical issue cause any fires or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 3 fires and 2 injuries linked to Electrical System complaints on the 2022 Ram 3500, though no crashes were reported.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2022 Ram 3500 is 7,505 miles.
- Is the 2022 Ram 3500 worse than other years for electrical complaints?
- Its 14% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is lower than the 2021 (29%), 2023 (29%), 2024 (30%), and 2025 (69%) model years, but higher than 2020 (8%).