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Ram · Large Pickup truck

2022 Ram 1500

Hybrid Gas Diesel
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
15 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
54 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 4–5 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 16
Complaints23 crash · 6 fire · 9 injured · 2 died reported 631
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 26 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2022 Ram 1500 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 15 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 1500 2WD, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 631 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Ram Pickup — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Ram Pickup · Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitCompare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueMPG combSeatsWheels
TradesmanGas4X2—305 hp271 lb-ft22 mpg620 in
TradesmanGas4X4—305 hp271 lb-ft22 mpg620 in
HFEGas4X2—260 hp480 lb-ft26 mpg620 in
Big Horn/Lone StarGas4X2—305 hp271 lb-ft22 mpg620 in
Big Horn/Lone StarGas4X4—305 hp271 lb-ft22 mpg620 in
RebelGas4X4—395 hp410 lb-ft17 mpg620 in
LaramieGas4X2—395 hp410 lb-ft17 mpg620 in
LaramieGas4X4—395 hp410 lb-ft17 mpg620 in
Limited LonghornGas4X2—395 hp410 lb-ft17 mpg620 in
Limited LonghornGas4X4—395 hp410 lb-ft17 mpg620 in
Limited 10th AnniversaryGas4X2—395 hp410 lb-ft17 mpg620 in
Limited 10th AnniversaryGas4X4—395 hp410 lb-ft17 mpg620 in
TRXGas4X4—702 hp650 lb-ft12 mpg618 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
1500 HFE 2WDHybridRWD3.6L 6-cyl + 48V Li-Ion202623$2,900
1500 2WDHybridRWD3.6L 6-cyl + 48V Li-Ion202522$3,050
1500 4WDHybrid4WD3.6L 6-cyl + 48V Li-Ion192421$3,200
1500 2WDHybridRWD5.7L 8-cyl + 48V Li-Ion182320$3,800
1500 4WDHybrid4WD5.7L 8-cyl + 48V Li-Ion182219$4,000
1500 Classic 2WDGasRWD3.6L 6-cyl172520$3,350
1500 Classic 4WDGas4WD3.6L 6-cyl162319$3,550
1500 2WDGasRWD5.7L 8-cyl152217$4,450
1500 4WDGas4WD5.7L 8-cyl152117$4,450
1500 Classic 2WDGasRWD5.7L 8-cyl152117$4,450
1500 Classic 4WDGas4WD5.7L 8-cyl152117$4,450
1500 TRX 4WDGas4WD6.2L 8-cyl101412$6,850
1500 2WDDieselRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo223226$3,700
1500 HFE 2WDDieselRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo233326$3,700
1500 4WDDiesel4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo212924$4,000

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 44398, 44394, 44400, 44395, 44401, 44762, 44764, 44396, 44402, 44763.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
1500 2WD, 1500 4WD, 1500 HFE 2WD5–7 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 / California LEV-III SULEV30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
1500 2WD, 1500 4WD5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
1500 Classic 2WD, 1500 Classic 4WD3–7 / 10California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 / California LEV-III ULEV125All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
1500 Classic 2WD, 1500 Classic 4WD3–5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 / California LEV-III ULEV125All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
1500 2WD, 1500 4WD, 1500 HFE 2WD, 1500 TRX 4WD1 / 10California LEV-III LEV160 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 160All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

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Recalls (16)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Seat Belts

67D
1,271,294 vehicles
Problem 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 Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." Risk An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V495000 reported Jul 30, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

14C
532 vehicles 30% reported repaired
Problem 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V765000 reported Nov 6, 2025 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

08C
71 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem 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 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 secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V298000 reported May 8, 2025 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Visibility

86B
31,676 vehicles 49% reported repaired
Problem 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 with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the mirror glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 86B.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V754000 reported Oct 10, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

75B
1,025,432 vehicles 72% reported repaired
Problem 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 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. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V653000 reported Sep 5, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

65B
1 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem 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 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 replace the wiring harness, free of charge. The vehicle has been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 65B.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V437000 reported Jun 13, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
○minor

Back Over Prevention

66B, 79B
1,033,433 vehicles 91% reported repaired
Problem 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V436000 reported Jun 13, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

97A
272,911 vehicles 99% reported repaired
Problem 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V654000 reported Sep 28, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

33A
37 vehicles 92% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may be missing, which can result in delayed air bag deployment or non-deployment. Risk Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the B-pillar impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 33A.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V264000 reported Apr 13, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Fuel System, Diesel

01A
45,832 vehicles 85% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail. Risk Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V263000 reported Apr 13, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Back Over Prevention

14A
77,079 vehicles 89% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles. The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Fix Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 14A. This recall supersedes and expands previous recall numbers 21V-438 and 21V-918. FCA US Recall ID 63A is a vehicle population expansion of FCA US Recall ID 14A (NHTSA Recall ID 23V-059).
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V059000 reported Feb 9, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Structure

ZB8
1,224,078 vehicles 81% reported repaired
Problem 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V904000 reported Dec 8, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seat Belts

Z95
2,802 vehicles 82% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure. Risk A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V766000 reported Oct 13, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Fuel System, Gasoline

Z96
60,413 vehicles 84% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall. Risk An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V767000 reported Oct 13, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

Z47
117,413 vehicles 96% reported repaired
Problem 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V407000 reported Jun 9, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Visibility

Y88
22 vehicles 95% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incompatible heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), resulting in the windshield defrosting and defogging system being inoperable to drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems." Risk An inoperable defrosting and defogging system can reduce visibility for drivers in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix FCA US, LLC will repurchase the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y88.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V871000 reported Nov 10, 2021 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter — Engine Stall With Intermittent Restart open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 80 consumer complaints alleging an engine stall and loss of motive power on model year (MY) 2022 RAM 1500 pickup trucks and 2022 Jeep Wagoneer SUV vehicles. The particular engines in the subject vehicles are equipped with the Fiat Chrysler Automotive Group LLC (FCA) 5.7L Hemi eTorque system. The eTorque system is a mild hybrid system that lets the vehicle partially power itself. It accomplishes this by converting the captured energy from the braking system into electricity for the battery pack, which is then used to power a variety of electrical components. ETorque engines replace the alternator with a 48-volt battery-powered belt drive

Opened Jul 19, 2024 · action PE24018 · the investigation’s page →

Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump — High pressure fuel pump failure open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-021 on October 14, 2021, to investigate incidents alleging a stall/loss of motive power as a result of high-pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (MY) 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy duty trucks equipped with 6.7L Cummins turbodiesel engines. During the investigation, ODI sought to determine if the related defect allegation was limited in scope to the recalled population. After review of information request response materials from both FCA and BMW, NHTSA determined that sufficient information to identify a comprehensive recall population could not be produced by FCA and BMW. During the investigation FCA filed re

Opened Mar 17, 2023 · action EA23001 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific 1500

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2022 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Ram publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Ram’s own VIN lookup →

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The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2022 Ram 1500, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
631complaints filed

23 involved a crash · 6 a fire · 9 injuries · 2 deaths reported

18 per 10,000 built · Ram reported 359,655 1500 built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2021: 1 · 2022: 71 · 2023: 110 · 2024: 139 · 2025: 166 · 2026: 144

Most-cited components

Engine → 255
Electrical System → 199
Power Train → 106
Unspecified 93
Fuel/Propulsion System → 82
Service Brakes → 71

In depth: engine problems → · electrical problems → · transmission and drivetrain problems → · fuel system problems → · brake problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

Truck stalled 4 times in 2 months going less than 5 mph. When driving slow around a turn or at a stop sign, the truck stalls when I give it gas. The emergency brake is automatically engaged and I have to disengage it before I can start the truck. The check engine light and battery light came on.
Engine Jun 17, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11469813
Tow haul mode causes vechical to be stuck in 3rd gear which is very dangerous on highway because of speed limit. Ram case manager clarice McDonald case 82922734 advised me to operate the vechical in all conditions without tow haul mode on. They have no fix.
Service Brakes Jun 16, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11469534
First Incident was power train failure while attempting to accelerate to merge into expressway traffic the vehicle suddenly revved to high RPMs and wouldn't gain speed acting like the transmission wouldn't shift out of first gear. Had to pull to the shoulder and turn off the vehicle and restart before it functioned properly.
Air Bags Jun 2, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11467222
Radio will randomly switch sources and volume and speakers. This is very distracting and could cause an accident
Electrical System May 28, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11466493
Was sitting at a light (auto engine shut-off was on). When the light turned green, lifted off the break to push the gas to go. Truck shut off, all lights on the dashboard lit up and truck was automatically shifted into park with emergency brake on. Attempted to restart the truck several times. Truck finally started after 8th attempt.
Power Train May 25, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11466039
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that there was a failure with the passenger’s door causing the door was not close completely. The contact stated that there was a gap between the door and the body of the truck. There was no warning light. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired.
Structure at 2,500 miles May 23, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11465751

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Ram itself: 81 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 6 killed, 108 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 23 per 100,000 built. Every 1500 model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 27k

miles, typically

Half the 88 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 9,000 and 48,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 24
10k–20k 11
20k–30k 12
30k–40k 4
40k–50k 15
50k–60k 9
60k–70k 6
70k–80k 0
80k–90k 3
90k–100k 0
100k–150k 4
150k + 0

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Electrical System1841,0001.64×
Engine1741,0000.98×
Fuel/Propulsion System1431,0000.91×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2022-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Here, owners reported later: electrical system (1.64×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Across 2018–2022 model years the Ram 1500 ranks 47 of 79 nameplates in the odometer-at-first-complaint study: owners reported problems at 1.19× the mileage of vehicles the same age (median 25,600 miles against a fleet 23,512).

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆20%
PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆20%
PU/CC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆20%
PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆22%
PU/EC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆20%
PU/EC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆20%
PU/EC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆22%
PU/EC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆20%
PU/RC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆20%
PU/RC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆22%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 6 filings by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Stellantis warranty extension (117) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 859
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-09
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 844 service bulletins, 8 others, 6 warranty extensions

Most often about: Electrical System, Equipment, Engine, Power Train, Structure.

  • S2623000057 Service bulletin
    2026-10-09 · Air Bags
  • After Recent Service, A Replacement Occupant Classification Module (OCM) Is Non-Responsive.
  • S2623000057 Service bulletin
    2026-10-09 · Air Bags
  • After Recent Service, A Replacement Occupant Classification Module (OCM) Is Non-Responsive.
  • S2621000004 Service bulletin
    2026-09-30 · Power Train
  • The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn Transmission Output Shaft Splines (850RE Transmission Only)
  • 9100898 Service bulletin
    2026-09-08 · Engine
  • Engine PNs: MY 24-26 WD/DT (5.7L) Code P00B is being misdiagnosed and incorrect parts are being installed causing over repair. Refer to SOL S2609000006 The IAFM Foam Engine Valley Cover (PN 53013735AB) does not provide sufficient clearance for proper routing of the MDS solenoid jumper harness (PN 05148163AE). As a result, the harness may become compressed by the foam cover. To prevent unnecessary
  • 114072 Service bulletin
    2026-08-17 · Electrical System
  • MOTOR - WINDOW REGULATOR
  • 114073 Service bulletin
    2026-08-17 · Electrical System
  • MOTOR - WINDOW REGULATOR
  • 9100274 Rev 1 Service bulletin
    2026-07-28 · Lane Departure — Blind Spot Detection
  • Blindspot Module For concern on Blindspot Module setting U11FB-00 Lost Communication with Left Blind Spot Sensor, U11FA-00 Lost Communication with Right Blind Spot Sensor. Some vehicle(s) where the Blindspot Module was replaced had no issues found with the Blindspot Module after testing. Please verify no wiring or connector issues are present prior to module replacement.
  • 08-291-26 Service bulletin
    2026-07-22 · Electrical System
  • R1H UBQ/UEQ Intermittent HVAC Page Lockup Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Intermittently the HVAC page on the Display Screen Module will change temperature and blower speed and then freeze. ● When on the HVAC page, the Display Screen Module may not respond to touch. All other pages operate as intended.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0073
P0073 on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →9 bulletins
P1C64Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine4 bulletins · 2 owner reports
P258B
P258B on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Service Brakes · Brake pads →6 bulletins
B22A9
B22A9 on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Equipment5 bulletins
P0403A fault in the exhaust gas recirculation control circuit.Exterior Lighting · Headlight assembly →5 bulletins
P0513
P0513 on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P062A
P062A on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Fuel/Propulsion System · Fuel pump →4 bulletins
P1524
P1524 on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P1DB7
P1DB7 on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train4 bulletins
P2183Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine4 bulletins
P219A
P219A on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P0300
P0300 on Ram →		Misfire detected, but not isolated to one cylinder.Back Over Prevention · Ignition coils →3 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2022 Ram 1500 failed the emissions check on 1.8% of first inspections — close to the 1.7% for every 2022 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.3% (every 2022 vehicle: 1.4%).

New York inspections 1.8%

failed emissions

9,812 initial inspections of 9,668 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2022 1500Every 2022 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check1.8%1.7%9,782
Failed the safety inspection1.3%1.4%9,812
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.22%0.18%9,812
Miles driven a year11,33310,455odometer at inspection
Average odometer48,68544,815odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2022 vehicle” is every 2022 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

1500 by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A 0 0 22 mpg2026 D 9 103 22 mpg2025 D 8 365 23 mpg2024 C 6 77 23 mpg2023 D 11 203 24 mpg2022 this page F 16 631 26 mpg2021 F 15 683 Do not drive2020 F 14 640 26 mpg2019 F 29 1,494 23 mpg2018 F 15 667 23 mpg2017 F 13 884 23 mpg2016 F 16 1,554 24 mpg

Common questions about the 2022 1500

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2022 Ram 1500 have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 16 recall campaigns for the 2022 Ram 1500. The most serious on file is 26V495000, covering Seat Belts. 1 of them was filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2022 Ram 1500?

NHTSA gave the 2022 Ram 1500 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 4-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it F (54/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Ram 1500?

Across the 15 EPA-rated configurations of the 2022 Ram 1500, the best EPA combined figure is 26 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2022 Ram 1500?

Owners have filed 631 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ram 1500, most often about engine, electrical system, power train. Of those, 23 involved a crash, 6 a fire, 9 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2022 Ram 1500?

The EPA smog rating for the 2022 Ram 1500 runs 1 to 7 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III LEV160, California LEV-III SULEV30, California LEV-III ULEV125, California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 160, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2022 Ram 1500?

The manufacturer has filed 859 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2022 Ram 1500, most often covering electrical system, equipment, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-10-09. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2022 Ram 1500 do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2022 Ram 1500 failed the emissions check on 1.8% of first inspections — close to the 1.7% for every 2022 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.3% (every 2022 vehicle: 1.4%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations15 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates15 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls16NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints631NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings10 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins859NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations2NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment13 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2027 1500 The 1500 model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Lineup Every 2022 model on file, by price Each 2022 nameplate whose press kit we hold, ranked by the maker's announced starting MSRP — this one among them.Recalls Every Ram recall on file All campaigns filed against Ram vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this 1500 by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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