What NHTSA's records show for the 2022 Ram 1500: 639 owner complaints and 16 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Engine (254), Electrical System (202), Power Train (109). 23 complaints mention a crash and 6 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2022 Ram 1500 owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice
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What NHTSA's records show for the 2022 Ram 1500: 639 owner complaints and 16 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Engine (254), Electrical System (202), Power Train (109). 23 complaints mention a crash and 6 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2022 Ram 1500 recalls and complaints at a glance
NHTSA lists 16 safety recall campaigns and 639 owner complaints for the 2022 Ram 1500. The most-reported problem areas are Engine (254), Electrical System (202), Power Train (109). The most recent recall (NHTSA #26V495000, July 2026) covers the Seat Belts. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Ram dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).
Recall campaigns
16
Owner complaints
639
Complaints mentioning a crash
23
Complaints mentioning a fire
6
Most-reported problem areas
Component
Complaints
Engine
254
Electrical System
202
Power Train
109
Service Brakes
71
Forward Collision Avoidance
57
Fuel/Propulsion System
55
Recall campaigns
NHTSA #26V495000 — Seat Belts (July 2026): Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
NHTSA #25V765000 — Air Bags (November 2025): 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…
NHTSA #25V298000 — Air Bags (May 2025): Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…
NHTSA #24V754000 — Visibility (October 2024): Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The mirror glass may detach from the driver's side heated trailer tow rearview mirror. As such these vehicles fail to comply…
NHTSA #24V653000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (September 2024): Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
NHTSA #24V437000 — Back Over Prevention (June 2024): Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling one 2022 Ram 1500 Classic vehicle. The wiring harness may short circuit and prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
NHTSA #24V436000 — Back Over Prevention (June 2024): 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.…
NHTSA #23V654000 — Back Over Prevention (September 2023): Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-11-07.
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