2022 Ram PROMASTER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
63 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
19,051 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 18 of 63 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 20 | 31.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 17 | 27.0% |
| Braking behavior | 14 | 22.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 6.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.6% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Steering | 18 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Structure:Body | 5 |
Steering: 18; Electrical System: 14; Engine: 8; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 7; Service Brakes: 7; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 6; Vehicle Speed Control: 6; Structure:Body: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 55 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 15 |
2022: 11; 2023: 9; 2024: 13; 2025: 15; 2026: 15
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 20 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 17 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 14 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 11495877 · 2022-12-03 (December 3, 2022)
When using Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Traffic Sigh Assist (TSA) engaged (the default) on an interstate or other high speed road - for example the current highway speed limit is 65 and the ACC maximum speed is also set at 65 MPH, the TSA (wrongly) detects a much lower speed limit, say 25 MPH, the system flashes a warning AND AUTOMATICALLY APPLIES THE BRAKES without allowing the driver to respond to the warning message. According to the user manual, what is supposed to happen, is that the TSA warning message displayed on the dash says "…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11495877 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11588129 · 2024-05-10 (May 10, 2024)
The contact owns a 2022 Ram Promaster 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH in the rain, the power steering and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle however, the warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the dealer became aware that there was water inside the power steering connector and determined that the steering rack and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assis…
Owner-reported narrative. 26,602 miles reported. Look up ODI 11588129 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11555711 · 2023-11-17 (November 17, 2023)
This is to report a safety report for a potentially serious, even fatal windshield, body, engine and transmission defect. Rain water pours down the windshield and floods the engine overcoming al engine parts especially electrical, transmission and engine parts that should remain dry and safe. Windshield to cowl to engine compartment will flood and overcome safety equipment. When driving in rain I received electronic messages of failure. Headlights flood which could lead to a disaster. Ram will not admit part failures, but the constant floodin…
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Owner report 11574757 · 2024-02-29 (February 29, 2024)
The chassis battery keeps dying after a few days. There was a recall for awning to correct issue because it would open on its own. We did recall now there is another one for seatbelt. But no one is addressing the battery that keeps draining. We replaced battery already once. Dodge said it will go dead after a week no matter what. Ours don’t even make it 4 days. This is a safety issue because of the awning opening but it affects the battery. We would get stuck and no one to jump us.
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Owner report 11483158 · 2022-09-06 (September 6, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, another vehicle overtook his vehicle and the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the odometer indicated that he was driving 15 MPH while he was driving 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was then taken to a second dealer where it was diagnosed that the Forward Collision Avoidance camera needed to …
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11483158 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11492218 · 2022-11-04 (November 4, 2022)
Is intelligent speed assist implemented backward in the new Ram Promaster 3500? I attached a screenshot of the owners manual page describing how it should be working. I have experience several instances of the van automatically slamming on the brakes when traveling down the highway when the van recognizes a 25 mph speed limit sign for an off ramp. I have not been the only one. There are other posts about similar situations on the Ram Promaster Facebook page. I have a 2023 Solis 59PX that is built on the (new) 2022 Ram 3500 chassis. My Proma…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11492218 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11616733 · 2024-09-26 (September 26, 2024)
My tire pressure sensors are only working intermittently. The dealers are saying it’s because my van has factory window tint which interferes with the sensor transmission.
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Owner report 11757003 · 2026-08-14 (August 14, 2026)
Component/System: Structure – Cowl / Air Intake / Engine Issue: Water intrusion through cowl leading to intake flooding and engine hydrolock Summary of the Defect The vehicle experienced a catastrophic engine failure caused by water intrusion through the two piece cowl assembly. The seal between the two cowl sections failed, allowing rainwater to pour directly into the engine compartment. The intake manifold sits directly beneath this leak point and contains a recessed area where water can pool. After heavy rainfall, water entered the intake …
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