Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Ram 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Ram 1500 has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns and 639 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V495000 Improperly Installed Seat Belt Buckle Anchor/FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V765000 Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V298000 Improperly Connected Air Bag/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V754000 Rearview Mirror Glass May Detach/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V653000 Disabled Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V437000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V436000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V654000 Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V263000 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V264000 Missing Air Bag Sensors NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V059000 Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V904000 Tailgate May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V766000 Front Seat Belt Pretensioners May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V767000 Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V407000 Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V871000 Inoperable Defrosting/Defogging System/FMVSS 103 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 254 complaints
- Electrical System 202 complaints
- Power Train 109 complaints
- Unknown or Other 97 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 57 complaints
- Service Brakes 56 complaints
Of the 639 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 639 complaints, owners report 9 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Ram 1500 exhibits notable reliability concerns based on 631 complaints and 16 recall campaigns. The most reported issues involve the engine, electrical system, and power train. Failures in these critical systems contribute to a below-average overall rating. Recall data reflects vital safety and operational defects, though specifics on longevity and cost are limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Unknown | $400–$6,000 | very common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$2,000 | very common |
| Power train | Unknown | $500–$3,500 | very common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 7,500 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Battery check annually
- Coolant replacement every 5 years
- Transmission fluid check every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking noises
- Loss of power
- Unresponsive electrical systems
- Transmission slipping
- Burning smell
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Ram 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.