Model year
2022 Ram 1500
NHTSA lists 16 recalls and 628 complaints for the 2022 Ram 1500 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (249), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (197), POWER TRAIN (103). NHTSA lists 2 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 12–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$6,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2013 1,279 complaints
- 2014 1,776 complaints
- 2015 1,459 complaints
- 2016 1,554 complaints
- 2017 884 complaints
- 2018 667 complaints
- 2019 1,493 complaints
- 2020 640 complaints
- 2021 683 complaints
- 2022 628 complaints
- 2023 203 complaints
- 2024 77 complaints
- 2025 365 complaints
- 2026 103 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V495000 · Jul 30, 2026
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
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…
25V765000 · Nov 6, 2025
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE; 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…
25V298000 · May 8, 2025
AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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…
24V754000 · Oct 10, 2024
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
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…
24V653000 · Sep 5, 2024
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL…
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…
24V437000 · Jun 13, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
24V436000 · Jun 13, 2024
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…
23V654000 · Sep 28, 2023
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…
23V264000 · Apr 13, 2023
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT
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.
23V263000 · Apr 13, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
6 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
628 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 23, fire flag on 6, injury field 9, deaths field 2. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA23001 | High pressure fuel pump failure · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Mar 17, 2023 | No close date in the file |
| PE24018 | Engine Stall With Intermittent Restart · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY… | Jul 19, 2024 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Crew Cab PU/CC 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| Classic Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | NHTSA photo |
| Classic Quad Cab PU/EC 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| Classic Quad Cab PU/EC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | NHTSA photo |
| Classic Regular Cab PU/RC 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
| Classic Regular Cab PU/RC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | — |
| Crew Cab PU/CC 2WD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
3 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 2WD · 3L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 22 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,700 |
| 1500 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 1500 2WD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline · Hybrid | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,800 |
| 1500 2WD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,450 |
| 1500 HFE 2WD · 3L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 23 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,700 |
| 1500 HFE 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| 1500 4WD · 3L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $4,000 |
| 1500 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| 1500 4WD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline · Hybrid | 18 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $4,000 |
| 1500 4WD · 5.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,450 |
| 1500 TRX 4WD · 6.2L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 10 | 14 | 12 | — | — | $6,850 |
| 1500 Classic 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
3 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2022 Ram 1500 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.