2022 RAM 3500 problems
Owners have filed 242 complaints about the 2022 RAM 3500 with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 51.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 9.5%.
Complaints242
Crashes7
Fires8
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 51.2% · 124
Engine 9.5% · 23
Electrical system 9.1% · 22
Unknown or other 6.6% · 16
Fuel/propulsion system 5.8% · 14
Service brakes 4.1% · 10
Steering 2.5% · 6
Vehicle speed control 2.1% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 7 describe a crash, 8 describe a fire and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the RAM 3500 in this data, 2022 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2018 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 109 in the last three years against 133 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 26,500 miles.
In owners' own words
Sudden loss of all forward movement. Occurred without warning. I was towing a 40 foot camper on a very busy highway. This has been discussed on forums relating to vehicles with the AISIN transmission. The problem appears to be an internal component breakage in the transmission. The only message that appeared is the 4 wheel drive was inoperative. I was fortunate and was able to maneuver to the side of the highway. Power train
Transmission quit working without notice and left me stranded in the roadway with my children in the vehicle. The dealership will not replace with a new transmission because of problems with the new same transmission, instead requesting to rebuild with some updated parts. As far as I know the dealership is the only place to check the issue. Check engine light illuminated only once the transmission stopped working. Power train
I have had the seal between the transmission and transfer case replaced 3 times due to leaking since new and after each repair within miles of each repair and all prior to the vehicle reaching 50,000 miles. The last time it was repaired at 65,000 miles they decided to replace the transmission with a new transmission - it also leaked between the transmission and transfer case within 1 day and less than 100 miles. Power train
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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