Ram 1500 Complaints (2022)

637 consumer complaints on file.

#11722710March 7, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description of the Safety Defect: "My 2022 RAM 1500 eTorque experiences sudden and dangerous engine stalling while driving, causing a complete loss of motive power in traffic. This issue has been present since the vehicle had 13,522 miles (October 2022) and persists at 122,000 miles. I have identified severe corrosion and water intrusion on the 48V eTorque battery cable terminals located behind the rear seat. The corrosion is caused by a manufacturing defect in the rear window/3rd brake light seals. Despite multiple service visits (13k miles and 92k miles), dealerships have failed to diagnose or repair this safety-critical electrical failure. This defect is directly related to NHTSA Investigation PE24-018. The vehicle is unsafe to operate as it can shut down unexpectedly at highway
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722331March 5, 2026
ENGINE
The part on my truck in question is the "OEM Actuator Manifold Runner", or "ISV Actuator", or "Swirl Valve Actuator". I've seen the part called several things online. My mechanic and dealerships I've visited with tell me this part is on major back order and 300+ individuals nationwide are also waiting on the part. I'm told there is no open recall for this part. My truck is currently not safe to drive and the part is unavailable. There needs to be a recall placed on this part that so many people are having the same issue with and cannot obtain the parts needed to repair the issue. This is costing me thousands of dollars worth of rental car fees, and I still have no estimated timeframe on when this part will be available. Again, there should be a recall on this part. Based on what I've read online this part availability issue is not new. If not a recall, this part must be under warranty after the abundance of cases related to this part. How can I get a solution to this issue?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721880March 4, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dashboard leather is delaminating and lifting above the steering wheel. The defect began before my 36,000-mile factory warranty expired. This is a known, widespread manufacturing defect on 2021-2022 Ram 1500 TRX trucks documented in numerous owner forums. Stellantis has replaced dashboards under warranty and goodwill for other owners with the same failure
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721596March 2, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Drivers side visor plastic mount broke while attempting to adjust the visor while driving on the turnpike. Visor was impeding visibility and could not be removed due to the electrical components. Also could not pull over to remove because specialty torx screwdriver required and was well outside of any city or town. Had to extend the visor and prop it against the door as the only means to reduce the obstruction in order to get home. I was concerned that a sharp turn would dislodge it from its precarious perch. Online searches indicate this has been a common problem since the 2019 model and numerous companies make an aftermarket bracket to go over the OEM part to correct this well known and obvious defective part.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721410March 2, 2026
ENGINE, STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 42 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and shut off. The driver pulled over safely and shifted into park(P), but the vehicle was difficult to restart. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated after the failure. On another occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shut off and was difficult to restart. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the sun visor detached from the mount and fell, obscuring the view while driving. Additionally, the rear window seal was cracked, and water was leaking in several spots into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on three separate occasions, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure, and the failure recurred. The vehicle was partially diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the window was not covered. The visor was repaired under the warranty. The manufacturer was contacted and extended the warranty coverage. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11720912February 27, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
my 2022 Ram Laramie 1500 is experiencing repeated issues with the Uconnect 8.4 system going into a mode where the screens continually change resolution which can not only be distracting but not allow me to use the controls on the screen, this also results in my rear view camera freezing or going back screen while trying to back up losing the visibility.. this has been happening for several months. to correct the issue i have to turn the truck off and exit the vehicle. return a short time later and start the vehicle and the issue is cleared for a few days until it does it again. its almost like its trying to install an update and failing causing it to "freak out" then it will seem to try again in a few days. sometimes if i am unable to stop and shut the truck off i have to turn off the screen to avoid distraction from the constantly changing screen especially at night this is very distracting.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11720291February 24, 2026
SEAT BELTS
Safety put at risk. I noticed that the rear locking seatbelt on the driver side has never been connected to the bolt on the floor which was provided for the attachment. Factory oversight perhaps. What brought it to my attention was that it appeared to be "stretched" in appearance which looked peculiar. I proceeded to lift up the rear seat exposing the dangling locking side of the belt. It appeared that is was brand new, no bolt or washer scratches etc., indicating that it was never attached from the factory. The date below will be the date I noticed that it was not attached.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11719638February 21, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Black screens, freezes, and reboots Backup camera not displaying These require a complete reset of the uconnect to get the screen and cameras back. Rear collision is immanent without cameras
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717997February 14, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Reporting dash board bubbling and glue failure causing cracking and bubbles on dash board, dealers are not working with customers on this failed component of the vehicle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717350February 11, 2026
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle starts sputtering/stalling out when sitting at stop signs or stoplights. It feels like the auto start/stop is trying to engage and disengage over and over again. This happens even with the auto start turned off, after turning the truck off and back on again it seems to go away for a while. This has happened at least a dozen times in the past 6 months or so.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716874February 9, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
We have had this truck since August 2025, the engine has stalled while driving numerous times since we have had it. This happens randomly and unexpectedly, the vehicle loses power and stalls, shifts itself back into park and engages the emergency break. It does not show any check engine lights for the dealership to replicate the issue. The engine will start back up after it stalls. We have always bought Ram trucks and never had this issue before. When speaking to many different mechanics they are relating this issue to the 2021 E-torque malfunction. (37A/NHTSA3A-265). The reliability of this truck causes severe safety concerns, as our truck stalled in the middle of a highway with my children in the vehicle this past weekend. The ongoing investigation should be expedited to prevent severe or even fatal accidents.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716429February 7, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2022 Ram 1500 TRX has recurring safety-related failures of the infotainment system affecting both Uconnect 5 (12” screen) and earlier Uconnect 4 units. These issues are widespread in 2021–2024 Ram TRX and Ram 1500 models and began or worsened after forced over-the-air updates. The primary defect is black-screen failures while driving. When the screen goes black or freezes, the truck loses all functions controlled through the display, including HVAC/defrost, backup camera, vehicle settings, seat controls, and performance gauges. This creates an immediate safety hazard: I cannot adjust climate/defrost, cannot see the required rear-view camera when shifting to reverse, and cannot access key vehicle information. Owners across multiple years consistently report: • Black screens, freezes, and reboots • Loss of HVAC control and dual-zone functions • Backup camera not displaying • Vehicle/Apps tabs failing to open • Uconnect error messages • Smaller, harder-to-read gauges after updates • Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto failures • No option to decline or roll back OTA updates These failures distract the driver, remove access to federally required equipment (rear camera), and eliminate visibility and climate controls that directly affect safe operation. The system becomes unpredictable and unstable despite the vehicle being in motion. My vehicle experiences the same issues, including: [Insert brief personal symptoms: e.g., black screen while driving, loss of HVAC, camera not available, system rebooting, etc.] Because this affects essential safety-related controls and visibility, I believe this is a safety defect in Ram/Stellantis Uconnect 4 and Uconnect 5 systems. I request NHTSA open a defect investigation and require Ram to correct these failures. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716000February 5, 2026
STEERING
I experienced a sudden loss of power steering at 75 miles per hour on the freeway. This created an immediate safety hazard. I am requesting manufacturer goodwill repair assistance and for the dealer to open a safety case
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11715379February 3, 2026
SUSPENSION
As I was driving in the left lane of a four lane local road. I passed over a small hump in the road. The suspension lifted and as it settled. I lost control of the steering and the truck abruptly pulled left. I managed to gain control and guide the truck from collision with another vehicle and the bridge guard rail. I had no warning lights and the truck drove straight at the time. Tire wear was normal and I had an appointment in three days for new ties and alignment since I did hear a clunk a few days earlier.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11714671January 31, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, ENGINE
Vehicle deployed EBS system while coming to stop, automatically shifted to park and the engine shut off. When trying to restart the vehicle, the battery indicated a very low charge (11.1V) and not charging from the alternator. The battery is 3 months old and confirmed that the battery cells were good by an automotive shop. Has happened approximately 8 times in the past year. No codes or check engine lights are displayed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11714520January 30, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have been in for the recall about stalling engine. After doing the recall the problem still remains. My engine has stall 3 different times after said recall. Also seeing online there has been many people complaining about the same problem. Dodge should look into the problem with a different recall out there. This is dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11714214January 29, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. While stopped at a red light, the contact attempted to make a left turn, and the vehicle suddenly stalled and came to a complete stop. The contact stated that the parking brake automatically engaged, and the transmission shifted into park(P). During the failure, the "Service Auto STOP/START System" warning light illuminated and remained illuminated until the vehicle was restarted. The dealer was notified, and a service appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11714190January 29, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Truck just shutdown while driving. No warnings. Pulled over to side of road with the momentum, stopped and restarted.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11714138January 29, 2026
STEERING
The power steering goes out while driving almost causing a crash
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713128January 24, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, STEERING
I own a 2022 Ram 1500 with a 5.7-liter V8 equipped with the eTorque (mild hybrid) system. On October 24, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., I was driving southbound on I-25 when the battery warning light illuminated, followed by several other warning indicators on the dashboard. Shortly thereafter, the dashboard went completely dark, and I suddenly lost power steering. At that point, the truck was moving only on momentum. While I was able to brake and activate my emergency hazard lights, the vehicle eventually came to a stop on its own in a lane in the middle of the highway. Fortunately, traffic was moving slowly due to it being a Friday afternoon. This was a frightening and dangerous experience, particularly due to the sudden loss of power steering. I could have collided with another vehicle, or another vehicle could have struck me. I feared for my safety during this incident. The truck was eventually towed to a nearby Ram dealership, where the battery was replaced. I was informed that the battery had failed and, as a result, caused the entire vehicle to shut down. Approximately two months later, I began hearing a ticking noise from the engine—commonly referred to as the “Chrysler tick.” I had to return the vehicle to the dealership for a second time. Ram ultimately replaced the engine; however, I was required to pay approximately $3,000 out of pocket for the repair. Given these serious and costly issues, I am no longer confident in the reliability of the brand.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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