NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
This page covers 13 recalls and 184 owner complaints for the 2022 Ram 3500.
Powertrain complaints dominate the 2022 Ram 3500 owner reports by a wide margin, with transmission problems at the center of most of them. Owners frequently describe the truck losing drive unexpectedly, with the transmission disengaging while underway, and several report the vehicle entering limp mode, moving only slowly and triggering a check engine light. Engine complaints are a secondary but recurring theme, with owners describing abnormal knocking and ticking sounds that grow louder under acceleration, pointing to internal mechanical issues. The electrical system draws a smaller but consistent share of reports, where owners describe the infotainment screen going dark while the radio and HVAC continue working, which also takes out the backup camera display; the symptom often clears after the vehicle sits for several hours. A single report mentions airbag non-deployment in a collision, but that stands apart from the broader patterns described above.
184
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
4
Fire-Related
5
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 RAM 3500 has 13 recalls, the most serious being fire risks from two separate electrical issues and a transmission fluid leak, all of which can ignite with the engine on or off.
All three fire-related recalls affect diesel-powered trucks: a heater grid relay can short-circuit and start an engine compartment fire even when the ignition is off, and separately, pressure buildup in the automatic transmission can push fluid out through the dipstick tube and onto hot engine components. Diesel-equipped trucks also face a loss of drive power if the engine control module's internal components short-circuit and cut off communication with the engine.
On the safety systems side, a software fault in the ABS control module can disable electronic stability control without warning, and a separate software issue can prevent the stability control warning light from illuminating when the system malfunctions. The steering column control module can also interfere with driver's side airbag deployment in a crash, and curtain airbags on some trucks may be filled with the wrong amount of compressed gas, causing them to deploy incorrectly.
Rear visibility is a recurring theme across several recalls: a radio software bug can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing when the truck is shifted into reverse. The tailgate rounds out the list, as misaligned strikers can allow it to swing open while driving and drop cargo onto the road.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What can fail
A faulty steering column control module may prevent the driver's side air bag from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering column control module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Radio software may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the screen, blocking your view of what's behind the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the radio software at no cost, or the update will be delivered wirelessly over-the-air.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software problem in the ABS control module can accidentally turn off the electronic stability control system, which helps prevent skidding and loss of control.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the ABS control module software at no cost to restore proper stability control function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software problem may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the screen when you shift into reverse gear.
What the fix does
The radio software will be updated at a dealership. FCA Canada will mail you instructions to schedule this update.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The radio software may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the screen, blocking your rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the radio software at no cost to restore the rearview image display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
An electrical short can develop in the heater grid relay whether the ignition is on or off, potentially causing an electrical hazard.
What the fix does
The heater grid relay will be replaced at no cost to you at an authorized dealer.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The tailgate striker may be misaligned with the box latch, preventing the tailgate from latching properly and allowing it to open while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment and adjust it as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Pressure and heat can build up inside the transmission, causing transmission fluid to leak from the dipstick tube.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The engine control module may contain a misaligned capacitor that shorts out, causing the module to lose internal communication ability.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine control module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The radio software may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the screen, blocking your view of what is behind the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the radio software at no cost to restore the rearview camera display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The ABS control module software may fail to turn on the electronic stability control malfunction warning light when ESC malfunctions occur.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the ABS control module software at no cost to restore the warning light function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Side air bag curtain assemblies may contain incorrect gas pressure, causing improper deployment in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the side air bag curtain assemblies at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
An electrical short in the intake heater relay can cause a vehicle fire whether the ignition is on or off.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the relay and replace it if needed. Insulating material will be applied if a related recall is open.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
