2022 Ram 3500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (101) · Engine (10) · Electrical System (10)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
28 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (12)
Steering:steering Control Module 2025-11-06 · campaign 25V765000 · 532 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2024-06-13 · campaign 24V436000 · 1,033,433 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/Module 2024-06-06 · campaign 24V415000 · 211,581 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Back Over Prevention:display Function 2023-09-28 · campaign 23V654000 · 272,911 vehicles
Defect: 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 with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 97A.
Electrical System:wiring:relays/Solenoids 2023-02-09 · campaign 23V060000 · 302,067 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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
Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments 2022-12-08 · campaign 22V904000 · 1,224,078 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
Risk: An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2022-11-10 · campaign 22V835000 · 250,079 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) 2022-08-26 · campaign 22V642000 · 4,907 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engines. The engine control module (ECM) may have been built with a misaligned capacitor that can short-circuit, resulting in an internal loss of communication.
Risk: An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z87.
Back Over Prevention:display Function 2022-06-09 · campaign 22V407000 · 117,413 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, 2500 pickup trucks, and 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. 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 that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z47.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2022-03-10 · campaign 22V140000 · 370,437 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.
Air Bags:side/Window:curtain 2021-11-24 · campaign 21V925000 · 376 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2021 Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) assemblies may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in an improper air bag deployment.
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y99.
Electrical System:wiring:relays/Solenoids 2021-10-14 · campaign 21V798000 · 131,177 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (582)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-09-08 · 9100901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
passive entry o/s dr handle prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform star online s2623000040.
Engine 2026-08-26 · 114254 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
radiator - engine cooling
Engine 2026-08-26 · 114255 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
radiator - engine cooling
Engine 2026-07-29 · 113744 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sensor - turbocharger speed
Engine 2026-07-29 · 113742 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sensor - turbocharger speed
Engine 2026-07-08 · 113293 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
injector - fuel
Showing the 6 most recent of 582 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-29 · Power Train“i noticed that my gear shift lever was loose. i removed the boot of the shifter and found the 10mm bolt holding the shifter in place finger tight. it definitely would have fell out in a short period of time leaving the driver unable to shift into park or into any other gear. this could have been a very dangerous situation. i tightened the bolt and …”
2026-09-29 · Steering · 33,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 ram 3500. while driving approximately 35 - 40 mph or while reversing at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel intermittently seized. the contact stated that after decelerating, the steering feature released and operated as needed. the failures nearly caused a crash on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, …”
2026-09-08 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“on the morning of august 29th around 8:10am the ram truck caught fire under the hood with the engine/ignition off, after it was driven around the yard lot and shut off. the fire seems to have originated in the center of the engine on the drivers side of the cylinder head. mimicking the same patterns as the recall #13a in regards to the heated grid …”
2026-09-01 · Steering · 45,169 mi“the contact owns a 2022 ram promaster 3500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph while making a left turn, the steering wheel suddenly jerked to the left and the right. the eps warning light illuminated. in addition, the contact stated that while in reverse, the steering wheel jerked and became firm. the local dealer was not c…”
2026-08-02 · Steering“drag link snapped off on the passenger steering knuckle …”
2026-07-24 · Power Train“loss of transmission due to aisin k1 clutch / input shaft failure.…”
2026-07-23 · Power Train · 46,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 ram 3500. the contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the contact unhooked the camper that was being towed and shifted the vehicle to drive(d) but the vehicle failed to move forward or backwards while in reverse(r). the contact associated the failure with nhtsa action number: pe24009 (power train). the vehicle was tow…”
2026-04-18 · Power Train“while travelling in southern california, i came to a stop to enter i8 on ramp. when i tried to start down the on ramp the truck didn’t want to move and a check engine light came on. the truck went into limp mode so would travel slowly along. i called mango auto who could diagnose it the following morning. i did not make it to the shop before the tr…”
2026-04-15 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 88,745 mi“the contact owns a 2022 ram 3500. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine made abnormal knocking and ticking sounds. the knocking and ticking sounds became louder while accelerating. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the piston had ingested…”
2026-04-14 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“in a 55mph car accident where the vehicle has been totaled and none of the airbags deployed…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.