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2022 Ram 1500 Crew Cab
Common Problems

Ranked from 255 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

12 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure

    90complaints
    High severityEngine

    The vehicle's engine stalls at idle when the stop-start system engages, requiring the driver to restart the vehicle.

    $150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Engine Shutdown During Driving

    72complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine unexpectedly shuts off while driving, often at low speeds, causing the vehicle to stop abruptly and requiring the emergency brake to be released.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Battery Voltage Issues

    57complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The battery voltage drops, causing the engine to stall or fail to start, and sometimes triggering a low voltage warning.

  4. 4

    Engine Stall During Operation

    50complaints
    Safety riskEngine

    The engine randomly stalls while driving, often requiring multiple attempts to restart.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Electrical System Issues During Operation

    38complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The infotainment system and other electrical components frequently malfunction, causing resets and loss of functionality.

  6. 6

    Unpredictable Engine Performance and Stalling

    24complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine experiences unpredictable performance, including stalling and random shutdowns, especially during acceleration or at low speeds.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Automatic Emergency Braking System Malfunction

    21complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The automatic emergency braking system engages unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to stop abruptly without warning.

  8. 8

    Emergency Braking Engages Unexpectedly

    20complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The emergency braking system engages unexpectedly, often without warning, causing the vehicle to stop.

  9. 9

    Back-Up Camera Malfunctions and Causes Hazard

    3complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The back-up camera malfunctions, freezing, and displaying a blue screen, leading to potential accidents during reverse maneuvers.

  10. 10

    Engine Stalling with Auto Start/Stop System

    3complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine randomly stalls when the auto start/stop system is engaged, often without any warning lights or check engine lights.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Electrical System Failure Leading to Multiple Components Inoperable

    2complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Multiple electrical components such as the infotainment screen, backup camera, horn, and power windows fail simultaneously without warning.

  12. 12

    Parking Brake Engages Unexpectedly

    2complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    The parking brake engages unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to stall and shift into park without any warning lights.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2023 Ram 1500 Crew CabAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.