Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
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 on several occasions at various speeds, the ABS, brake, and other unknown warning lights illuminated, and the messages "Traction Control Disengaged", "Shift Knob Required Servicing", "Cruise Control Disconnected", "Video Display Need Servicing," and other unknown messages were displayed. The steering wheel was firm and difficult to turn. The vehicle was turned off and failed to restart immediately. The contact stated that after several minutes, the vehicle restarted. Additionally, while driving with the cruise control feature activated, the feature deactivated inadvertently and the message "Traction Control Disconnected" was displayed. The fuel gauge on the instrument panel was moving erratically and then became inoperable. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, turned off, and then restarted. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that there was condensation accumulating in the rear taillights. The contact stated that the vehicle recently experienced electrical failures with the power window switch not raising or lowering the windows as needed. The contact stated that the radio and several other electrical gauges were inoperable. The contact stated that the 115-Volt Cargo outlet warning light was blinking. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that water had accumulated through the taillight assemblies and caused a short circuit of the rear right BUS system. The contact stated that the dealer dried out the taillights and all the wiring harnesses were reinstalled with the rear taillight assemblies. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that there was condensation accumulating again in the taillights. …
Vehicle steering began to shake violently intermittently, I pulled off the highway and began to inspect front wheels. I saw fire on left side of engine through the wheel well. I extinguished fire with hand extinguisher. Fire department inspected and saw no danger to move vehicle. Vehicle was towed. Inspection by dealer was inconclusive. (!) I would not trust it to drive. I brought vehicle into company shop and inspected myself and found starter wire routed between brackets on engine/cross member. The cable was burned/ shorted and the cause of fire and electric steering malfunction. Any further use would certainly cause another incident. Vehicle was returned to dealer for replacement of harness. Dealer stated no recalls or known issues related to this. Inspected another vehicle of same type and wire is similar routing. Vehicle showed no symptoms prior to and no codes set after incident. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly and the electronic parking brake unintendedly engaged. The parking brake warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road. The driver was unable to disengage the parking brake, and the vehicle failed to restart immediately. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts and was driven to the destination. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to a dealer for a service appointment. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that there would be a charge for a diagnostic test and for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact was pulled over by the Local Police and was informed that the taillights were dark. The contact turned on the exterior lights using the automatic function on the light switch. The contact stated that there was no warning illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the brake lights operated as needed. The contact stated that the other exterior lights were operated as designed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact's husband checked the main fuse box, and all the fuses were operational, and the taillight bulbs were operational as well. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and transferred the contact to a local dealer for assistance. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle independently shifted to park and would not turn off. The contact stated that after several attempts to turn the vehicle off, the vehicle turned off and the contact restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to function as intended. The contact stated that there was a 10-15-second delay. The failure occurred several times. However, the vehicle was taken to the dealer seven times, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure began after Manufacturer Recall: 901081, was completed two years ago. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stopped the vehicle and the power steering failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred; however, the vehicle was not taken back to a dealer. The contact stated that water had puddled on the floorboards in the rear seat where the battery pack was located. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with the E-Torque system. 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 vehicle lost motive power and the parking brake independently activated. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving at a slow speed. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle rolled forward several feet with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was started, and the vehicle was driven to the intended destination. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that the failure had occurred five times. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
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 that on three separate occasions, an abnormal, popping sound was coming from the speakers. Additionally, the infotainment screen would go blank and the radio would inadvertently turn off. After the most recent failure, the instrument panel also went blank which included the speedometer and other safety features. The contact had notified the dealer about the failure on multiple occasions but had not yet received a response. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and the contact was given a case number; however, the contact had not yet heard back from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 7,400.
NHTSA investigations
Engine Stall With Intermittent Restart
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 80 consumer complaints alleging an engine stall and loss of motive power on model year (MY) 2022 RAM 1500 pickup trucks and 2022 Jeep Wagoneer SUV vehicles. The particular engines in the subject vehicles are equipped with the Fiat Chrysler Automotive Group LLC (FCA) 5.7L Hemi eTorque system.
Electrical complaints in other 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2022 Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 197 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 Ram 1500, 31% of the model year's 627 complaints. The component named most often is adas › control module (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2022 Ram 1500 electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2022 Ram 1500, though it has 16 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2022 Ram 1500 electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 41,000 miles, and 44% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 2 fires and 1 injury to electrical system 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.