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2022 Ram 3500 — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2023 to Dec 2025
The most reported issue is power train problems (92 complaints). 3 complaints involved crashes. 4 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (12)
NHTSA Campaign: 21V798000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
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. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y76. This recall has been superseded by 23V060.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V925000
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V140000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V407000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V642000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V835000
Component: 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.
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V904000
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V060000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
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 5/11/2023 for Phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 28, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21V-798.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V654000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V415000
Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V436000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 25V765000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 179)
Engine →6 issues
Your 2022 Ram 3500 was manufactured without a Particulate Matter sensor, which has caused your Diesel Particulate Filter to become permanently blocked. The manufacturer has offered to install the missing sensor as part of a recall, but is refusing to replace the blocked filter itself. Your vehicle is currently showing a "Filter Full - Power Reduced" message and may stall or lose power while driving on highways, creating a safety risk.
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Your engine's #4 cam bearing seized to the camshaft, and the #4 main bearing was damaged by metal chips that weren't removed during manufacturing. This manufacturing defect caused damage to your engine block that couldn't be repaired, so the engine block and related internal components had to be replaced with a new short block assembly.
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Your engine's valvetrain is experiencing an issue. The exact nature of the problem isn't fully detailed, but valvetrain problems can affect engine performance and reliability. A mechanic will need to inspect your valve components, timing, and related systems to diagnose and repair the issue.
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Your engine is making an abnormal rattling sound while driving at low speeds, and your engine warning light is on. A dealer found that the grid heater bolt melted and fell into your engine, requiring the piston to be replaced. This happened at 35,000 miles, and the repair involved removing the damaged piston and installing a new one.
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Your truck hesitates or struggles to accelerate when you press the gas pedal at various speeds, and your check engine light turns on. You've taken it to the dealer about eight times for repairs, but the problem keeps coming back even after warranty work. The dealer hasn't been able to pinpoint what's causing it. Getting to the root cause will likely involve diagnostic scanning and possibly replacing fuel injectors, spark plugs, or fuel system components.
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Your engine is experiencing a lifter tick — a clicking or tapping noise from the valve train area. This is a known issue affecting 2019-2024 Ram 6.7L engines where lifters can fail prematurely, causing excessive wear to the valve train components. This requires professional engine service to diagnose and repair the failed lifters.
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Power Train →4 issues
Your transmission suddenly failed and entered limp mode, preventing proper shifting and leaving your vehicle immobile. Technicians found difficulty shifting between 3rd and 4th gears, traced to a snap ring failure in the Aisin transmission. Despite two repair attempts following RAM's technical service bulletin, the problem persisted, and RAM is sending a replacement transmission for installation.
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Your transmission failed while you were driving, and afterward the truck wouldn't shift into park even after stopping. This left your truck stuck in traffic and unable to be operated safely. The transmission will likely need professional diagnosis and possible rebuild or replacement to restore normal shifting function.
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Your truck has repeatedly leaked fluid from the seal between the transmission and transfer case. Even after the seal was replaced three times and the entire transmission was replaced with a new one, the leak returned within a day and less than 100 miles on each repair. This suggests a persistent problem with how these two components connect. The repair will likely involve inspecting the transfer case mounting surface and seal interface, and possibly replacing the transfer case itself if the problem continues.
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While accelerating on the interstate, you heard a loud clang and lost forward motion, forcing you to coast to the side of the road. After restarting, your truck would only move in reverse and 5th gear, making acceleration extremely slow and difficult. Your check engine light came on with a transmission sensor failure code (P0731), indicating that gears 1-4 are not working properly. The transmission will likely need diagnostic testing and sensor replacement or internal repair to restore normal gear operation.
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Power Train,engine,fuel/propulsion System →2 issues
Your truck's emissions system repeatedly tries to clear ash and soot buildup from the diesel particulate filter, and when it fails to clear properly, the engine goes into limp mode — a protective shutdown that severely reduces power. This happened to you on the highway at 65 mph, creating a dangerous situation where other drivers couldn't react safely. Even after the dealership replaced the diesel particulate filter and a sensor, the problem continues happening about once per week. The fix will likely involve further diagnosis and possible replacement of emissions system components or software reprogramming.
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Your particulate matter (PM) sensor or emissions system malfunctioned, causing your truck to enter limp mode and severely restrict power—limiting you to about 5 mph while driving on the highway. This sudden loss of power created a dangerous situation, especially while transporting hazardous materials. Your dealership confirmed the issue, but no recall has been issued and no warning light appeared before the failure occurred.
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Steering →2 issues
While driving at 60 mph, your steering wheel suddenly jerked out of your hands and became very hard to turn in either direction. Your dealer found the steering rack and its wiring harness were faulty and replaced both parts. However, this same problem happened before — the wiring harness was replaced once already, but the steering failure came back again. Fixing this will likely require a complete steering rack replacement along with a new wiring harness and thorough electrical inspection to prevent the problem from recurring.
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Your power steering suddenly becomes very hard to turn while driving, requiring much more effort to steer the vehicle. After pulling over, the steering returns to normal, but this problem happens repeatedly without any warning lights appearing. A dealer diagnosed water getting into the wiring connector for the power steering control module, causing it to fail. The connector seal didn't keep the water out, allowing moisture damage to the electrical system. Fixing this will likely involve replacing the wiring harness connector and power steering control module, plus sealing the connection to prevent future water intrusion.
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Back Over Prevention,forward Collision Avoidance →1 issue
Your truck's front ParkSense sensors failed to detect a pedestrian in front of the vehicle, and the forward collision avoidance system did not activate. The driver did not see the pedestrian crossing and struck them, resulting in serious injuries. The incident was recorded on surveillance video, and the vehicle is available for inspection.
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Fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
Your 2022 RAM 3500's diesel particulate filter (DPF) system repeatedly fails, causing your truck to suddenly lose power and enter limp mode without warning—even while towing on the highway, which creates a serious safety risk when merging or accelerating in traffic. You've had the DPF replaced about five times, and your check engine light comes on frequently with the same diagnostic code (P2459), but the problem keeps happening. The repeated failures suggest a potential design defect in the emissions system rather than a simple repair issue. Resolving this may require a complete diagnostic investigation of the DPF regeneration system and potentially a redesigned component or software update from RAM.
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Air Bags →1 issue
Your 2022 RAM 3500 was involved in a rear-end collision at 65 mph when the brakes failed to stop the vehicle in time. The airbags did not deploy during the crash, even though the driver sustained injuries to his shoulders and head. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer to diagnose why the airbags failed to activate or why the brakes were ineffective. Diagnosis will require a professional inspection of both the airbag system and brake system to determine what prevented them from functioning during the collision.
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Engine,fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
Your truck's exhaust regeneration system has been malfunctioning for 6 months, and despite three dealer visits and replacement of the diesel particulate filter, the problem persists. The dealer has told you the system cannot be repaired and RAM won't provide support to fix it. This issue is affecting engine performance and exhaust system durability across multiple 2022 Ram 3500 trucks. Fixing this may require complete exhaust system diagnostics, possible replacement of the diesel particulate filter, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve inspection, or other emissions system components.
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Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes →1 issue
Your check engine light keeps coming back monthly, showing ABS and traction control failures. The dealer says the hydraulic power unit (HPU) is bad, but you've found that simply reseating loose fuses in the fuse box clears the error temporarily. This problem is recurring and recently disabled your ABS during winter driving, which is a safety concern.
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Visibility/wiper →1 issue
Your windshield wipers stopped working while driving in the rain at highway speeds. The dealer found that the park switch wiring had failed and replaced it, but the wipers still didn't work. They then discovered the Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) module had failed and repaired it, but the problem persisted. The issue occurred at around 161,000 miles.
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