2022 Ram 1500 body & structure problems

Related recalls

• Recall 22V904000Dec 8, 20221,224,078 vehicles
  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.

  Risk: An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  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. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 29, 2026MOBody & Structure

   Sunshade attachment point at the headliner breaks. The sunshade them falls down in front of the driver blocking visibility.

   NHTSA complaint #11767686 · source
2. Filed Sep 23, 202653,467 miFLBody & StructureVisibility & Wipers

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11766333 · source
3. Filed Sep 2, 2026UTBody & Structure

   I was driving down the highway, in light rain around 9pm, very little road traffic, when all of a sudden the forward glass of my sunroof exploded, it sounded like a gun shot. But then I heard wind noise and realized the glass on my sunroof just imploded towards the sky. Very alarming, no other sun roof issues previously on this vehicle. Safe lite replaced the sun roof, but it took several weeks for mopar/ram dealership to get the part in. It seems online I’m not the only…

   NHTSA complaint #11761487 · source
4. Filed Jun 27, 2026SDBody & Structure

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11746918 · source
5. Filed Jun 16, 2026UTBody & Structure

   Folded down the drivers side sun visor and it fell from the roof and was hanging by the wires that control the garage door opener. I could not see the road in front of me and had to pull over and push the stem back up in the bracket and leave it in the up position for it to stay in place.

   NHTSA complaint #11744595 · source
6. Filed Jun 7, 2026ILCrash1 injuredTowedBody & StructureBrakesSteering

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11742598 · source
7. Filed May 11, 2026AZBody & Structure

   The visors on both sides will just detach and unexpectedly fall from the roof of the truck while you are driving. They are fairly big and when they detach and fall it poses a risk of crashing. I have researched this and it seems to be a problem with many Ram trucks. I am very surprised there has not been a recall of this hazard yet. The drivers side visor fell off last June 2025. I was able to get it repaired at a Dodge dealership at no charge as it was under warranty still.

   NHTSA complaint #11737054 · source
8. Filed Mar 2, 20269,000 miWABody & StructureEngine

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11721410 · source
9. Filed Apr 2, 202526,000 miFLBody & Structure

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11652285 · source
10. Filed Feb 18, 202563,000 miTXBody & Structure

    The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, the tailgate unintendedly opened. While taking boards in a trailer, the tow gate opened and struck the trailer. The contact stated that the tailgate continued to open unexpectedly. While parked and placing groceries in the rear, the tailgate opened. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V904000 (Structure). The…

    NHTSA complaint #11643477 · source
11. Filed Feb 4, 2025KYBody & StructureElectrical System

    Due to a leak on the back sliding window water entered the vehicle and caused the “RFO” box to break. Dealership told me that is the box that connects the fob keyes to the truck causing the truck to not recognize any keys.

    NHTSA complaint #11640626 · source
12. Filed Jan 14, 2025OHBody & StructureOther / Unknown

    On Saturday December 29th, while driving on a smaller regional highway I heard noise which seemed to be coming from the truck. As I looked into the rear view mirror I watched in horror the tonneau cover take flight and slam into the roadway behind me. Thankful, the cars noted to my right were not directly behind me, as it would have certainly caused a serious accident. I did circle back to locate the remains of the tonneau cover and still have it in my possession for…

    NHTSA complaint #11635892 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology