2022 RAM 3500 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2022 RAM 3500 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 239
- 239 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 111 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 12
- see below
- Reported harm
- 7 reported crashes · 10 injuries · 8 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,215
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs RAM median
-71
median 310 across 37 RAM records
Vs 2020-2024
+27
median 212 complaints in 401 records
Top component share
46%
Power Train: 111 complaints
What owners report fails — 2022 RAM 3500
- POWER TRAIN 111
- ENGINE 23
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14
12 recalls on record for the 2022 RAM 3500
- NHTSA 25V765000 · 2025 · STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- NHTSA 24V415000 · 2024 · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNI Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 24V436000 · 2024 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 23V060000 · 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOID An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the ri
- NHTSA 23V654000 · 2023 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2022 RAM 3500
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2022 RAM 3500 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 RAM 3500 reliable?
NHTSA has 239 consumer complaints on record for the 2022 RAM 3500 and 12 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (111 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2022 RAM 3500 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 RAM 3500?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (111), engine (23), electrical system (22), unknown or other (16). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2022 RAM 3500?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.