2022 RAM 1500 Problems

The vehicle is equipped with eTorque. It has failed to start after stopping at a traffic light or stop sign. The last time it happened it began to move and then the parking brake engaged and transmission shifted into park. This is a dangerous escalation of an already serious safety problem. The stalling has happened over the past 2 years. The latest happened last week.

Vehicle experienced an eTorque hybrid auto-start failure at a stoplight, leaving the vehicle stranded in traffic until a manual restart was performed. The electrical charging system dropped to 12V. The dealership pulled the codes, cleared them without providing a record to the owner, and attempted to charge out-of-pocket for an unneeded mechanical belt and tensioners, which an independent shop later confirmed are perfectly fine. The independent shop suspects an internal MGU failure, matching NHTSA investigation PE24018." (This adds your truck to the active federal data pool)

While driving on the expressway, the vehicle's battery light illuminated, followed shortly by a complete loss of power at high speed that disabled the power steering. The driver managed to veer the vehicle into the expressway median, but when attempting to use roadside assistance, the remaining battery was entirely depleted. This total electrical failure locked the transmission, leaving the vehicle immovable and preventing the use of hazard flashers to alert oncoming traffic. Consequently, the driver was left stranded in a highly vulnerable and dangerous position on the median while awaiting a tow.

Incident 2 of 2: I am filing two separate formal complaints regarding two incidents in which my 2022 Ram 1500 eTorque unexpectedly shut down while driving, posing serious safety risks and raising concerns about an unresolved vehicle defect. Second Incident: May 30–June 23, 2026-While traveling on a mountain road, my truck again shut down unexpectedly. Without cell service, I was unable to call for assistance. After approximately 15 minutes, I restarted the truck and drove home. The following day, the truck would not start, requiring a tow to another Ram service facility. Although the dealership again focused on the 48-volt battery, it could not confirm the cause of either shutdown. I was told a failed fuse prevented the truck from starting, but no underlying cause was identified. Repeated, unexplained failures present an unacceptable safety risk to me, my family, and other motorists. I continue to drive with the concern that my truck could shut down in traffic or in a remote location, potentially resulting in serious injury or loss of life. The approaching expiration of the 48-volt battery warranty further compounds my concerns, as I could face significant repair costs for a problem that remains unresolved. I respectfully urge NHTSA to investigate these incidents and determine whether they indicate a broader safety defect requiring corrective action. I believe repeated failures and inability to identify the cause warrants serious regulatory attention before another event occurs.

While driving on the expressway, the vehicle's battery light illuminated, followed shortly by a complete loss of power at high speed that disabled the power steering. The driver managed to veer the vehicle into the expressway median, but when attempting to use roadside assistance, the remaining battery was entirely depleted. This total electrical failure locked the transmission, leaving the vehicle immovable and preventing the use of hazard flashers to alert oncoming traffic. Consequently, the driver was left stranded in a highly vulnerable and dangerous position on the median while awaiting a tow.

Vehicle experienced an eTorque hybrid auto-start failure at a stoplight, leaving the vehicle stranded in traffic until a manual restart was performed. The electrical charging system dropped to 12V. The dealership pulled the codes, cleared them without providing a record to the owner, and attempted to charge out-of-pocket for an unneeded mechanical belt and tensioners, which an independent shop later confirmed are perfectly fine. The independent shop suspects an internal MGU failure, matching NHTSA investigation PE24018." (This adds your truck to the active federal data pool)

Back up camera shows blue on reverse.

I am submitting this formal complaint regarding my Ram 1500, which I purchased from Tuttle-Click’s Tustin Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram less than one year ago. Despite the vehicle being relatively new to me, I have experienced multiple serious electrical and safety-related failures, including non-functioning power windows, air conditioning, horn, infotainment/display screen, backup camera, and vehicle sensors. These are not minor inconveniences; several of these failures directly affect the safe operation of the vehicle and my ability to properly operate and maneuver it. I do not believe a vehicle with these systems malfunctioning should be considered safe to drive. I am extremely concerned that I have encountered these problems after purchasing the vehicle from an authorized dealership and after spending my hard-earned money expecting a safe and reliable vehicle. I am requesting that these defects be thoroughly investigated and corrected immediately. I also urge the manufacturer and dealership to review whether similar electrical and safety complaints involving Ram 1500 vehicles indicate a broader recurring problem. I expect a prompt response and a meaningful resolution because I should not be placed in a position where I have to risk my safety or the safety of others simply by operating a vehicle I recently purchased.

Traveling at45 M.P.H. the engine died, lost power steering , power brakes and struggled to turn into a safe spot. Had it towed to the Ram Dealer, told them what happened. Found the NHTSA Recall 23V-265 Manufacturer Recall 37a, they said y truck is not on that recall. Same symptoms!

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V263000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, a failure occurred after the repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with high-pressure fuel injector pump failure. The contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel injector pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

Traveling at45 M.P.H. the engine died, lost power steering , power brakes and struggled to turn into a safe spot. Had it towed to the Ram Dealer, told them what happened. Found the NHTSA Recall 23V-265 Manufacturer Recall 37a, they said y truck is not on that recall. Same symptoms!

For the 6th time this year. I was going to take off from stopped when I went to accelerate and my truck shut off, showed switch to park. When I went to apply my brakes. It automatically engages the parking break while moving. This time. A vehicle near rear ended me with my kids in the car due to the abrupt halt. Truck had a full tank. Seat belts were worn. Just engine dying and slamming itself into park. I’ve been searching and seen lots of complaints about similar models and no recall for the 2022 1500. This is becoming a reoccurring issue that is endangering the safety of my children

Traveling at45 M.P.H. the engine died, lost power steering , power brakes and struggled to turn into a safe spot. Had it towed to the Ram Dealer, told them what happened. Found the NHTSA Recall 23V-265 Manufacturer Recall 37a, they said y truck is not on that recall. Same symptoms!

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel seized and failed to function properly. The contact pulled over safely, and after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle temporarily operated normally however, the failure recurred. Upon restarting and driving the vehicle, the vehicle lost steering functionality, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and drive up on the embankment on two wheels. The contact stated that the running boards previously failed to operate, creating a concern for passengers exiting the vehicle. While attempting to tow the vehicle to the dealer, a warning light flashed on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was notified, and the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with an electric power steering (EPS) internal rack and pinion failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000.

The rear drivers side glass spontaneously shattered.

Approximately 10 mins into my drive there was a burning smell in my cab, then within a few seconds there was a loud popping/exploding sound. I pulled into a parking lot within 100 feet and exited vehicle. I went to front of vehicle to see if there was smoke and after finding none I leaned back inside my truck’s cab and realized not only was the burning smell stronger but there was visible smoke lingering. At that point I saw that one of the back stationary windows was shattered. Looking closer I saw that below the window the glass was charred and the plastic trim had melted slightly. I stayed out of the vehicle and started researching the possible cause. I read several reports of issues with 5th generation Ram trucks, like mine, experienced issues like mine caused from faulty rear defrosters. After consulting with someone over the phone, I pulled the fuse for the rear defrosters to be certain there would no longer be any type of electric current flowing to the defrosters.

Water enters the cab at both upper rear corners at the rear window frame with every rain, and the rear defroster has failed (likely due to corrosion from the water leak). My concern is where the water terminates. The rear cab wall behind the second-row seat carries the RF hub and the 48V eTorque battery pack. Water intrusion along this path is the leading documented cause of RF hub failure on these trucks, producing key-not-detected faults, TPMS faults, and no-start conditions. That module is VIN-locked, so there is no inexpensive remedy once it corrodes. There were no warning signs other than the rear defroster stopping, and further inspection uncovered a water leak. The dealer confirmed the leak but denied it under the extended warranty.

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-50 MPH in the rain, children in the rear of the vehicle informed the contact that the rear window was allowing water to leak into the vehicle. The water reached several electrical systems, including the rear braking assembly and the third brake light seal above the cab of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the window and window seals needed to be replaced. The contact decided not to repair the vehicle out of pocket because of TSB Number: 23/098/23 Warranty Ext XL1, which addressed the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the parts for the repair were the same parts that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not covered under TSB Number: 23/098/23 Warranty Ext XL1 because the TSB expired in 2021. The failure mileage was 53,467.

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500 TRX. The contact stated that while driving over road bumps, the suspension system failed to engage. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the suspension control module had failed and required replacement. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, there was a shimmy coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled into a parking lot, and the front passenger’s side tire, rim, brake assembly, and ball joint suddenly detached from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, and it was confirmed that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver’s side turn signal was intermittently inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. An unknown dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

The contact owns a 2022 RAM 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the right turn signal was activated; however the right turn signal did not function as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, the vehicle was not inspected. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under a recall or warranty program. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

Vehicle collided into another and airbags did not deploy on the Ram 1500.

I am in need of assistance with my most recent purchase of a 2025 Ram Truck with less than 3000 miles of utilization. After driving the vehicle for 45 minutes something didn’t seem right with the transmission. A multitude of error messages popped up on the cluster and the truck ended up in “limp mode” meaning it would not move. The Engine light comes on intermittently and I have legitimate concerns about the reliability and drive-ability of the brand new vehicle. When operating the vehicle in Round-abouts the vehicle looses the ability to accelerate and seems to lose propulsion which is a valid safety concern as well. The vehicle was returned to the Dealer for service and they have not addressed the issue only stating Chrysler Engineering has not yet determined corrective actions.

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the driver’s side sun visor became detached at the elbow hinge and was dangling in the view of the driver while driving. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000.

The sun visor (driver and passenger) break with normal use. This can cause the visor to suddenly drop into the drivers field of view or potentially strike the driver in the head depending on if it is being used in the standard down position or if the extension bar is being used on the front or side position. This could cause the driver to have a physical reaction even if the risk of injury from the strike is relatively small, thus causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Mine fell down into my field of view while I was stopped at a red light, when I attempted to lower the visor. Fortunately I was stoped at a stop light and was able to remove the obstruction prior to moving the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, there was a shimmy coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled into a parking lot, and the front passenger’s side tire, rim, brake assembly, and ball joint suddenly detached from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, and it was confirmed that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

We purchased a Rhino USA Adjustable Trailer Hitch with locking hitch pins on Amazon. On its very first use, while towing our empty 1,600-pound Forester camper, the steel pin fractured where it enters the locking head. We heard the pin snap while making a slow turn about a quarter mile from our home. The locking head detached and was later found on the roadway. Fortunately, the pin remained in the receiver long enough for us to get home, but this could easily have resulted in the ball mount sliding out of the receiver and a trailer separation. We have retained both pieces of the failed pin and have photographs. Because the locking head detached and was found on the roadway, while the remaining pin stayed in the receiver only by chance, this failure had the potential to allow the ball mount to exit the receiver during travel which could be deadly to those on the highway. We have reported this to the manufacturer, but have not heard from them yet.

It won’t let me do cruise control and continues to throw some sort of TPMS isn’t working verbage

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500 equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Fortitude H/T Tires, Tire Size: 275/65/R18, DOT Number: 14BYJJK1R. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that all four tires were cracked on the sidewalls, and the treads were crumbling and separated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was offered a discount on the purchase of a new set of tires. The contact stated that the tires were poorly manufactured and unsafe. The tires and vehicle failure mileage were approximately 17,900.

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.

Dodge has a "safety" feature to keep the vehicle from driving off if the driver exits the vehicle with it in gear. The safety mechanism detects the seatbelt undone, the driver seat sensor and the driver door open. If someone gets out of the vehicle while it is in Drive, the parking brake is automatically applied, the engine put in park then powered off. My problem is this "safety" mechanism has been faulty from day one and the vehicle randomly puts the parking break on or turns off the engine, while I am in the driver seat, with my seatbelt on, and the driver door shut. This has left me stranded for several minutes in various places including half-in dangerous intersections. Dodge denies there is any problem and refuses to look at it. When I take it in they just park it in their back lot for 3-4 weeks without ever moving it then say it all checked out fine. I have been complaining for two years. I recently found a law firm with pending litigation for this issue. https://www.newsom.law/ram-stalling.html#:~:text=%E2%80%8BNewsom%20Law%20PLC%20is,without%20warning%20while%20in%20motion