Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2022 Ram 3500 has 109 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
109
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
22V835000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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 transmissi...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | ***1*** The emissions system on this truck (2022 Ram 3500 with 34,435 miles) has been problematic si... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I have had the seal between the transmission and transfer case replaced 3 times due to leaking since... |
| Sep 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While driving on interstate leaving a construction zone started to accelerate to maybe 40mph and hea... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My pm sensors or particulate matter system malfunction and failed which lead to emissions issues and... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failure while driving not allowing to go in park after we got stopped. Truck un operab... |
| May 31, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission in my vehicle failed suddenly on May 31, 2025, entering “limp mode” and losing the ... |
| Oct 3, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failed in heavy interstate traffic while towing 35 ft 15,000 lbs RV. My RAM 3500 only ... |
| Sep 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | While driving around 20 mph, suddenly heard a clunk, then several dashboard warning lights came on. ... |
| Sep 5, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | 22 Ram 3500 Cummins diesel with Aisin transmission. Transmission output shaft seal leaking in betwe... |
| Aug 19, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The engine stopped while driving with no warning and provided no opportunity to exit the travel lane... |
| Jul 27, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | My truck experienced a total transmission failure while at Highway Speed towing a 5th wheel camper o... |
| Jul 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | While towing a camper 5 hours from home. Traveling approx 5-10 MPH in slow moving traffic the 2022 ... |
| Jul 21, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission wont shift gears. We were stranded at a campsite. The problem has been confirmed by... |
| Jul 10, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission had 2 loud clunk, while stopped, and shifting into drive, lost all forward gears. Re... |
| Jun 9, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I was driving coming to a stop for a red light and it turns green. As I go to press on the gas my da... |
| Jun 5, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | On June 5th, 2024 while pulling a travel trailer on vacation, we stopped for a short break and left ... |
| Apr 19, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The dealer and manufacture have not been able to fix emissions issue. It has cause severe fuel satur... |
| Apr 13, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | When pulling onto the interstate on ramp (45 mph) the truck attempted to shift up when all transmiss... |
| Apr 11, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | I am very concerned that my trucks Aisin transmission may fail while towing heavy loads at highway s... |
| Apr 2, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Sudden loss of forward gears. Failure happened on highway at highway speeds. Had to carefully maneuv... |