The vehicle dossier US · 2022

2022 Ram
3500Problems & recalls

189 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Transmission & drivetrain appears in 114 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 189 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Transmission & drivetrain114 reports
Other components30 reports
Engine25 reports
Electrical system23 reports
Fuel system14 reports
Brakes12 reports
Steering7 reports
Visibility2 reports
Air bags2 reports
Body & structure1 reports
Suspension1 reports
See original component labels
POWER TRAIN113
ENGINE23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23
UNKNOWN OR OTHER16
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM14
SERVICE BRAKES10
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION10
STEERING6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
AIR BAGS2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1
SEAT BELTS1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST1
SUSPENSION1
TIRES1
STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:HAND HEATER/COOLER1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 6 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Sep 8, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

27,000 miles is the median among 27 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 10,562–42,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

12 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Nov 6, 2025 Safety recallSTEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULECampaign 25V765000

Reported concern

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."

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: 14C

Read campaign 25V765000 at NHTSA
Jun 13, 2024 Safety recallBACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERACampaign 24V436000

Reported concern

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."

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: 66B, 79B

Read campaign 24V436000 at NHTSA
Jun 6, 2024 Safety recallSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULECampaign 24V415000

Reported concern

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."

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: 55B

Read campaign 24V415000 at NHTSA
Sep 28, 2023 Safety recallBACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONCampaign 23V654000

Reported concern

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."

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: 97A

Read campaign 23V654000 at NHTSA
Feb 9, 2023 Safety recallELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDSCampaign 23V060000

A park-outside advisory is recorded. Verify applicability immediately with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: 13A

Read campaign 23V060000 at NHTSA
Dec 8, 2022 Safety recallSTRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSCampaign 22V904000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: ZB8

Read campaign 22V904000 at NHTSA
Nov 10, 2022 Safety recallPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCampaign 22V835000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: ZA3

Read campaign 22V835000 at NHTSA
Aug 26, 2022 Safety recallENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)Campaign 22V642000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: Z87

Read campaign 22V642000 at NHTSA
Jun 9, 2022 Safety recallBACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONCampaign 22V407000

Reported concern

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."

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: Z47

Read campaign 22V407000 at NHTSA
Mar 10, 2022 Safety recallELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)Campaign 22V140000

Reported concern

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."

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: Z20

Read campaign 22V140000 at NHTSA
Nov 24, 2021 Safety recallAIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINCampaign 21V925000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: Y99

Read campaign 21V925000 at NHTSA
Oct 14, 2021 Safety recallELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDSCampaign 21V798000

A park-outside advisory is recorded. Verify applicability immediately with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: Y76

Read campaign 21V798000 at NHTSA
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03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

583 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Sep 8, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions9100901Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.NHTSA ID 11037344

Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11037344 at NHTSA
Aug 26, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions114254RADIATOR - ENGINE COOLINGNHTSA ID 11036754

RADIATOR - ENGINE COOLING

Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036754 at NHTSA
Aug 26, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions114255RADIATOR - ENGINE COOLINGNHTSA ID 11036753

RADIATOR - ENGINE COOLING

Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036753 at NHTSA
Jul 29, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions113744SENSOR - TURBOCHARGER SPEEDNHTSA ID 11035981

SENSOR - TURBOCHARGER SPEED

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035981 at NHTSA
Jul 29, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions113742SENSOR - TURBOCHARGER SPEEDNHTSA ID 11035980

SENSOR - TURBOCHARGER SPEED

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035980 at NHTSA
Jul 8, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions113293INJECTOR - FUELNHTSA ID 11035080

INJECTOR - FUEL

Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035080 at NHTSA
Jul 8, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions113292INJECTOR - FUELNHTSA ID 11035073

INJECTOR - FUEL

Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035073 at NHTSA
Jul 6, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions113276CORE – HEATERNHTSA ID 11035075

CORE – HEATER

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035075 at NHTSA
Jul 6, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions113277CORE – HEATERNHTSA ID 11035074

CORE – HEATER

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035074 at NHTSA
Jun 29, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions113069SWITCH – HEADLAMPNHTSA ID 11034910

SWITCH – HEADLAMP

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11034910 at NHTSA
Jun 29, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions113070SWITCH – HEADLAMPNHTSA ID 11034909

SWITCH – HEADLAMP

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11034909 at NHTSA
Jun 26, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsS2508000025 REV.AInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)NHTSA ID 11034390

Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11034390 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

Opened Mar 2, 2026 No close date recordedLoss of Power Steering AssistPE26002

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 19 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging an intermittent or complete failure of the power steering assist system in certain Model Year (MY) 2022-2023 RAM ProMaster 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. Failure of the power steering assist system can result in increased steering effort required to control the vehicle. An increase in steering effort can potentially lead to a loss of directional control of the vehicle. Several received reports allege failures of the steering rack with specific reports citing water intrusion into the electrical connectors of the electric power steering control module. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to assess the scope and root cause of potential defects in 2022-2023 RAM ProMaster steering systems. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Find investigation PE26002
Opened Mar 27, 2024 No close date recorded2022 RAM Transmission Snap Ring FailurePE24009

The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 82 complaints alleging loss of motive power due to an internal transmission failure of the K1 snap ring in model year 2022 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 vehicles. Of these complaints, 16 describe a complete loss of motive power at speeds greater than 25 miles per hour, without the ability for the vehicle to resume normal operation. The subject vehicles can be up-fit as an ambulance and other emergency response vehicle or may be heavily loaded when used for towing. During the failure event, the snap ring becomes dislodged and forward gears 1-4 are no longer functional, potentially leaving the vehicle disabled in or near the roadway and/or negatively affect the emergency mission. ODI contacted the manufacturer, FCA US, LLC d/b/a Stellantis North America (FCA), and learned that technical service bulletin (TSB) TSB-21-002-23 is related to the alleged defect condition. Additionally, FCA has conducted dynamometer and field testing and has explained to ODI that during the event a warning message will display to the operator, and gear 5 and reverse will remain available. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to evaluate the severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related problems. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Find investigation PE24009

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