2022 Ram 3500: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 232 complaints
232
Total Complaints
23,333mi
Median Mileage
Power Train
Top Issue
6
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
11,671
25th Percentile
23,333
Median Mileage
34,750
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Power Train
109
Engine
23
Electrical System
21
Unknown Or Other
16
Fuel/Propulsion System
14
Service Brakes
10
Automatic Transmission
9
Vehicle Speed Control
5
Steering
4
Exterior Lighting
3
Severity Assessment
6
Crashes
8
Fires
8
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"My vehicle came with 4X4 gear box shift on the floor. I could not get it to move into neutral or 4 low gear. I hardly drove in so it was no big deal so one day I pulled up the boot around the shift and there was a screw blocking the forward movement. It was the same screw that mount the plastic aro..."
"Uconnect 12â Screen Blinds Driver With Full Brightness in Reverse. There is a software issue with the Uconnect 12â screen in RAM trucks. The issue arises in dark unlit areas when the truck is put in reverse, the Uconnect 12â screen is automatically switched to full brightness, resulting in..."
"My truck had around 230 miles on it and I experienced a thumping noise from the engine compartment. The thumping disappears once the truck reaches operating temperature and the EGR valve opens. Dodge claims they have no idea what the cause is. Additionally, there is an electrical draw. I have to jum..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Power Train
109 complaints
25th: 7,000 mi
Median: 15,000 mi
75th: 23,333 mi
Engine
23 complaints
Median: 35,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 22
CA: 21
PA: 17
OH: 13
WA: 11
FL: 11
OR: 10
NY: 9
AZ: 8
GA: 8
Ram 3500 — Other Years
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Active Recalls (12)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Relays/Solenoids
Campaign 21V798000 | 14/10/2021
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
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,
Curtain
Campaign 21V925000 | 24/11/2021
An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
Control Unit/Module
Campaign 22V140000 | 10/03/2022
An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Display Function
Campaign 22V407000 | 09/06/2022
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)
Campaign 22V642000 | 26/08/2022
An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Automatic Transmission
Campaign 22V835000 | 10/11/2022
Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Hinge And Attachments
Campaign 22V904000 | 08/12/2022
An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Relays/Solenoids
Campaign 23V060000 | 09/02/2023
An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
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 own
Display Function
Campaign 23V654000 | 28/09/2023
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Control Module
Campaign 24V415000 | 06/06/2024
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Camera
Campaign 24V436000 | 13/06/2024
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Frontal
Campaign 25V765000 | 06/11/2025
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
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
Extend Your Transmission Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change transmission fluid at manufacturer intervals — not 'lifetime' fluid
- Come to a full stop before shifting from reverse to drive
- Don't ride the brakes on hills — use a lower gear
- Check transmission fluid level and color monthly — dark fluid needs changing
- Address slipping, hard shifts, or delayed engagement immediately
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28