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Model Year Problem Record

Ram 3500 2022 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2022 Ram 3500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

190Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
12Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
16Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train124 complaints

124 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V835000.

Engine25 complaints

25 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V642000.

Electrical System23 complaints

23 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V798000, 23V060000.

Unknown Or Other16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V415000.

Steering8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V765000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems6 complaints

6 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V140000, 22V407000, 23V654000, 24V436000.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V925000.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V904000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

21V798000Reported October 14, 2021 - 131,177 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 131,177 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory
21V925000Reported November 24, 2021 - 376 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 376 vehicles across all affected models.

22V140000Reported March 10, 2022 - 370,437 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 370,437 vehicles across all affected models.

22V407000Reported June 9, 2022 - 117,413 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 117,413 vehicles across all affected models.

22V642000Reported August 26, 2022 - 4,907 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 4,907 vehicles across all affected models.

22V835000Reported November 10, 2022 - 250,079 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on November 10, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 250,079 vehicles across all affected models.

22V904000Reported December 8, 2022 - 1,224,078 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on December 8, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 1,224,078 vehicles across all affected models.

23V060000Reported February 9, 2023 - 302,067 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 302,067 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory
23V654000Reported September 28, 2023 - 272,911 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 28, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 272,911 vehicles across all affected models.

24V415000Reported June 6, 2024 - 211,581 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 211,581 vehicles across all affected models.

24V436000Reported June 13, 2024 - 1,033,433 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 1,033,433 vehicles across all affected models.

25V765000Reported November 6, 2025 - 532 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 532 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE24009Opened March 27, 2024 - Open

2022 RAM Transmission Snap Ring Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE24009Opened March 27, 2024 - Open

2022 RAM Transmission Snap Ring Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE26002Opened March 2, 2026 - Open

Loss of Power Steering Assist. Resulted in recall campaign 26E067.

PE26002Opened March 2, 2026 - Open

Loss of Power Steering Assist. Resulted in recall campaign 26E067.

PE26002Opened March 2, 2026 - Open

Loss of Power Steering Assist. Resulted in recall campaign 26E067.

PE26002Opened March 2, 2026 - Open

Loss of Power Steering Assist. Resulted in recall campaign 26E067.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20211
20227
202399
202444
202519
202620
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.