2022 Ram 1500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
606 owner complaints analyzed
16 distinct recall campaigns
22,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 85 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 244 of 606 complaints (40.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 225 | 37.1% |
| Engine operation | 141 | 23.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 116 | 19.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 75 | 12.4% |
| Steering behavior | 64 | 10.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 21 | 3.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 244 |
| Electrical System | 186 |
| Power Train | 100 |
| Unknown Or Other | 90 |
| Service Brakes | 55 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 54 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 50 |
| Steering | 38 |
Engine: 244; Electrical System: 186; Power Train: 100; Unknown Or Other: 90; Service Brakes: 55; Fuel/Propulsion System: 54; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 50; Steering: 38
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 44 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 22 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 14 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 44; 25,000 to 49,999: 22; 50,000 to 74,999: 14; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (44). 521 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 71 |
| 2023 | 110 |
| 2024 | 139 |
| 2025 | 166 |
| 2026 | 119 |
2021: 1; 2022: 71; 2023: 110; 2024: 139; 2025: 166; 2026: 119
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 225 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 141 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 116 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11442977 · 2021-12-07 (December 7, 2021)
While rolling to a stop and turning (3) times and once while slowing for speed bumps my 2022 Dodge Rebel 5.7L V8 Hemi with E-Torque shut off, the emergency brake applied itself and it shifted itself to park. This happened while turning onto a busy street where a bad accident could have happened because of it. There were no warning or indicators prior to the truck shutting off by itself. It has been to the dealership twice with no fix. I have had it for three weeks.
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Owner report 11446163 · 2022-01-04 (January 4, 2022)
I was pulling our from a stop sign to make a left turn when all of a sudden the engine shut down, emergency brake engaged and all engine power was lost. I would have been struck by cross traffic had there been any as I did not have the ability to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was able to be restarted and disengage the emergency brake but the engine light remains on.
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Owner report 11447579 · 2022-01-15 (January 15, 2022)
Right turn from to sign. Seems that start/stop shut off the engine. When brake was lifted the engine started and immediately stalled, e brake came on and battery warning and check engine light illuminated. I got It going again after shifting to park and releasing the parking brake and turned off start/stop. Got a weird drivetrain vibration soon after so I pulled off and turned the engine off. After I got going again it seemed to run fine but the check engine light is still lit. Two errors were thrown and appear in my Ram app: Charging System Fa…
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Owner report 11448042 · 2022-01-19 (January 19, 2022)
Engine stalled, inspection available upon request. Safety issue - Took a right turn onto a road with heavy traffic then while accelerating engine stalled. I was able to coast to the breakdown lane to attempt a restart. Error message on dashboard was "Electronic Control Module malfunction" . Several restarts were attempted with no success. Shut off ignition completely with a quick press of start engine and foot not on brake pedal. Attempted another restart of engine and was successful. Check engine light remained on. This was the 1st occurren…
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Owner report 11446950 · 2022-01-10 (January 10, 2022)
My ram was purchased in October. Since I have had it there have been multiple electrical problems. Speakers cutting in and out backup camera showing blue screen/ flickers from view to blue screen, and when these things happen it affects the way the engine runs. A few days ago I go in my truck to take off, placed truck in drive and left parking spot. 15 seconds later as I’m driving through the parking lot the emergency break engaged tried to disengage it and it wouldn’t release. Shut the truck off and back on and it disengaged. Friday morning is…
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Owner report 11447285 · 2022-01-13 (January 13, 2022)
After making a left turn into a lot at a low speed, the engine shut off and e brake applied itself. I was able to restart the vehicle and disengage the e brake. Check engine light was kit, as well as the battery light. Check engine light still on.
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Owner report 11453016 · 2022-02-19 (February 19, 2022)
The truck has 647 miles on it and is brand new, I just bought it from the dealer. The truck had been idling in my driveway for a few minutes before I left home, I was in my neighborhood, driving 25-30 MPH maximum. I came to a stop sign, stopped and then proceeded to turn left, which takes me down a hill. Approximately 1-2 seconds into the turn, the engine shut off completely, several lights went on the dash and the truck was proceeding downhill until at some point the brakes locked up, pushing me forward into the steering wheel. If anyone …
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Owner report 11481189 · 2022-08-25 (August 25, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the "steering wheel failure" warning message appeared on the instrument panel as the steering wheel lock up. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle off the road to avoid an imminent collision. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer for a diagnostic. Prior the failure, the contact stated that while turning the steering wheel to the left, the steering wheel would remained stuck in the left position and would have to be manually adjusted. Th…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 11481189 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11475799 · 2022-07-25 (July 25, 2022)
The truck currently has 5804 miles. It has been to the dealership 4 times already for electrical-related issues, and once for a recall on the ECM. Total of 4 CILs by first 1000 miles. Then 1 additional light 8 days ago. Has been at service department since. The first major problem was at apx. 400 miles. The truck shut off at a light, even with the stop/start deactivated, and attempted to restart without success. The starter engaged but the injectors did not. It made a diesel sound until I pressed the start button again to retry, It had a CIL fo…
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Owner report 11496913 · 2022-12-11 (December 11, 2022)
There were two (2) separate Repair orders performed in late July 2022 by dealership on 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn truck. Afterwards, on 7/21/22 the Fire Dept responded to our home since new 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 truck with 1,225 miles was “leaking gasoline⛽️ from engine compartment. The gasoline leak was pouring out the engine compartment onto the driveway and down into the street. This potential fire 🔥 dilemma occurred just 2 weeks after dealership had replaced “all the fuel injectors” in the engine. This was a dangerous situation my husban…
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