2022 Ram 3500 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
Transmission & Powertrain complaints account for 114 of 189 total complaints (60%) filed on the 2022 Ram 3500, the highest share of any model year in this data. A related recall (22V835000) covers a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube, and the median mileage at failure was 16,000.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 114
- 60% of 189
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 16,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the transmission slipping out of park and rolling on its own, in one case leading to a crash.
- Some describe the truck moving backward briefly after shifting from reverse to park with the brake released.
- Multiple owners report sudden, complete loss of forward gears while driving or towing, leaving the truck able to move only in reverse.
- Several describe the engine revving to high RPM without the truck moving forward when accelerating from a stop.
- Some report transmission lock-up at low speed accompanied by warning lights, requiring a full transmission replacement.
- Owners towing trailers report loud clunking noises followed by deceleration and failure to accelerate.
When 2022 Ram 3500 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 14, 2021, latest Jul 24, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Ram 3500
- NHTSA 22V835000Nov 10, 2022Transmission & Powertrain250,079 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
Risk: Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 3500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Ram 3500 transmission reliable?
- NHTSA data shows Transmission & Powertrain complaints make up 60% of all complaints for the 2022 Ram 3500, 114 out of 189 total, the highest share of any model year listed, based on owner complaints and recalls.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2022 Ram 3500?
- Yes. Recall 22V835000 covers 2020-2022 Ram 3500 and 2020-2023 Ram 2500 trucks for pressure and heat build-up in the transmission that can leak fluid from the dipstick tube. Dealers replace the dipstick and vent assembly free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2022 Ram 3500 transmission problems usually happen?
- NHTSA complaint data lists a median mileage at failure of 16,000 miles for Transmission & Powertrain issues on the 2022 Ram 3500.
- What transmission symptoms do 2022 Ram 3500 owners report?
- Owners report sudden loss of forward gears, the truck rolling out of park into reverse, high RPM with no forward movement, and clunking noises followed by deceleration, especially while towing.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?
- NHTSA lists 1 crash and 1 injury among the 114 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Ram 3500, with no fires reported.