Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2022 Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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 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. The contact stated that the tailgate door would not properly latch and failed to remain secured while closed. While towing a trailer and driving approximately 65 MPH, the tailgate door erroneously opened. During the failure the tailgate door and the front end of the trailer were damaged. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions while driving. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V904000 (STRUCTURE). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated upon purchasing the vehicle brand new and attempting to use the key fob to operate the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond. The dealer replaced the antenna; however, the failure persisted. The dealer diagnosed that the RF hub was corroded due to water leaking through the third brake light. The dealer determined that the rear windshield, the third brake light, and the RF hub module needed to be replaced. The contact was charged a repair cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 5,050.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the driver's side sun visor was lowered; however, the sun visor lowered more than normal, blocking the view of the highway. The contact used force to place the sun visor back into the up position. The contact stated that the force needed to put the sun visor in place caused concern that the sun visor attachment point to the roof might become fractured. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate unexpectedly opened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V904000 (Structure) however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and the dealer sent pictures of the failure to the manufacturer. The manufacturer declined to repair the tailgate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,689.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after driving the truck home from the dealer he heard a whistling sound coming from the window. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who changed the weather seal on the window however, the issue still remained. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer who then replaced the weather seal on the door however, the whistling continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 300.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at 70 MPH, the driver's side sun visor became inoperable. The contact stated that the sun visor inadvertently detached, and the contact had to forcefully reattach the sun visor. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that there was a failure with the passenger's door causing the door was not close completely. The contact stated that there was a gap between the door and the body of the truck. There was no warning light. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,500.
During the collision, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic component failure, specifically involving break intervention by ESP and the electronic stability control working correctly with the wheel speeds and impact of the top of the cab.
Related recalls
Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
Remedy: 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.
Body complaints in other 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2022 Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the body & structure of the 2022 Ram 1500, 3% of the model year's 627 complaints. The component named most often is body (9 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2022 Ram 1500 body problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 22V-904 (hinge and attachments, Dec 8, 2022). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2022 Ram 1500 body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 9,000 miles, and 67% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries and 2 deaths to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.