Fifth generation (DT Heavy Duty)
2022 Ram 3500
The most reported problem on the 2022 Ram 3500 is transmission failure, with 51 complaints, usually around 10,000 miles.
- 189owner complaints
- 12recalls
- 4involved a crash
- 15,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 8, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your 3500 doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2022 model year.
Is the 2022 Ram 3500 reliable?
The 2022 Ram 3500 has 189 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, close to the median of 185 for 2022 pickups on this site. Of the 13 3500 model years since 2014, it has the 3rd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2021 and 2023
- The 2022 stands out from the model years on either side. It draws 38 complaints for each year on the road, while the 2021 draws 10 and the 2023 4.
- Top problem
- Transmission failure leads with 51 of the 189 complaints (27%), ahead of transmission shudder at 27. Transmission failure tends to show up early. Of the 24 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 10,000 miles and a quarter under about 3,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 10 of the 189 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 4 reports mention a crash, 5 mention a fire and 7 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- transmission failure and transmission shudder all have recalls on the same system, and the same campaigns cover them: 22V-835. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings jumped in 2023, with 99 complaints, 2.2 times the next busiest year. So far in 2026, 19 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: transmission fails or needs replacement, 51 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
189 complaints is about the median for a 2022 model on this site and about the median for a 2022 pickup. Among the 9 3500 model years here it ranks 3rd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2022 Ram 3500
Ram filed 583 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2022 Ram 3500. 68 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 2 bulletins · 27 complaints
Rear Axle Vibration Shudder Or Chatter Customers may experience the following: ● A chatter, shudder, or vibration from the rear axle during turns.
Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. Customers may comment on one or more of the following: Harsh shifts.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 3 bulletins · 24 complaints
Radio Over The Air Update From 136.10.04, 139.01.53 and 145.00.15 to R160 Software Version. Customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Media source changes to AM after the theme mode is changed (ex. headlights on - dark mode).
Radio Over The Air Uconnect R1L Radio Software Update to R160 Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Media source changes to AM after the theme mode is changed (ex. headlights on - dark mode). ? Audio cuts out at volume levels 30 or above.
1 more on this problem
Battery Drain, Radio Or Cluster Will Not Shut Off After Engine Off
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 3 bulletins · 12 complaints
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C0050-00-Brake System Hydraulic Leak Set After Recent Repair.
HUB AND BEARING Brake, Front For issues with front wheel Hub/Bearing growling or humming noise, appearing to leak grease, or with excessive play, please contact FCA Redacted Content before replacing. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
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CALIPER ASSEMBLY Disc Brake, Front/Rear For brake feel/sensation concerns, please call engineering FCA Redacted Content before performing repairs. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
Check engine light or misfire 14 bulletins · 7 complaints
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0111-00 - Intake Air ...
Cummins 6.7L Air Filter Replacement DTC P0299 Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P0299-00 - Turbocharger Underboost.
12 more on this problem
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates *Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes ...
Ambient Air Temperature Missing, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Lamp On, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0070-15 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit-Circuit Short to Battery or Open, P0073 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover For US dealers, and 21-22 model year vehicles only. If replacing the cylinder head cover/fuel injector harness gasket due to an oil leak, please also replace the following components: 1.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P04E3 ? Crankcase Ventilation Hose Connection Sensor Circuit High, Set.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0471 ? Exhaust Pressure Sensor 1 Performance, Set.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P026B ? Injection Timing Performance, Set.
Ambient Air Temperature Missing, MIL Lamp On, DTC P0070-15 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit-Circuit Short to Battery or Open; P0073 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High
No Start, After Flash And Or PCM Replace, DTC P0513 Invalid Skim Key Setting
Plus 2 older ones not listed here.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 45 bulletins · 6 complaints
Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data).
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Flicker Turn By Turn The customer may experience flickering on their Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) when the turn-by-turn feature is enabled. This issue occurs when using Google Maps for Navigation via CarPlay
43 more on this problem
Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
Uconnect Box Requires Service, Please Visit an Authorized Dealer Message on Display Message With DTCs B1498-13, B1498-19 or B1570-93
If the DTC B1E21-96: Backup Battery-Component Internal Failure is active and customer states Popup message will show at the radio: "Battery of Uconnect Box requires service. SOS call and related functions may be unavailable.
Global Telematics Box Module Over The Air Update from 5.39.1 to 5.65 TBM2.0 Software Version (FOTA) Customers may experience one or more of the following: - Error display of ""Uconnect Box Requires Service/Wifi Unavailable"" popups;
Apple CarPlay Does Not Complete The First Initial Wireless Connection.
Radio Over The Air Update to T27.46 Software Version Customers may also experience one or more of the following: ● Navigation signal drops out. Maps not loading on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) display.
Intermittent Black Screen With Or Without Audio, Radio Resets Or Radio Locks Up At Times
UCONNECT 5 W 8.4" DISPLAY Prior to replacing the radio, please check for any related recalls, TSBs, or any STAR Online publications. Please verify the radio is at the latest available software level.
Radio Over The Air Update from QR39.5 to QR40.11 Software Version Customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Mobile Wi-Fi inoperative upon start up. ? Hotspot gives "No Internet" connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device.
Plus 33 older ones not listed here.
ABS light on 1 bulletin · 6 complaints
Flash: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Updates **Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs):** ● **C2200-47 - Anti-Lock Brake ...
Complaints filed by year
99 complaints came in 2023, 14.1 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Loss of power steering assist. Open.
NHTSA summary
2022 ram transmission snap ring failure. Open.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2022 Ram 3500
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
All 12 recalls on the 2022 Ram 3500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2022 Ram 3500?
Transmission failure, with 51 of the 189 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 10,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2022 Ram 3500 problems start?
Of the 67 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 3,000 miles and half by about 15,000.
Is the 2022 Ram 3500 better or worse than the 2021 and 2023?
Counted per year on the road, the 2022 has more complaints than both the 2021 and the 2023: 38 a year against 10 and 4.
How many 2022 Ram 3500 complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
10 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for transmission failure on the 2022 Ram 3500?
Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 22V-835. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.