2022 Ram 1500 Quad Cab
Common Problems
Ranked from 284 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
16 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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Electrical System Failure During Operation
139complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe infotainment system and other electrical components fail intermittently, leading to loss of functionality.
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Fuel System Issues During Operation
125complaintsHigh severityFuel systemIssues with the fuel system, such as engine stalling or loss of power, occur frequently.
- 3
Infotainment System Black-Screen Failures
56complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe infotainment system experiences black-screen failures, leading to loss of all functions controlled through the display.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Automatic Parking Engagement During Deceleration
31complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe emergency brake engages automatically during deceleration, often at stop signs or traffic signals.
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Vehicle Suddenly Stops During Driving
17complaintsHigh severityEngineThe vehicle unexpectedly stops while driving, often requiring multiple attempts to restart.
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Service Brake System Malfunction
10complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe service brake system malfunctions, causing the emergency brake to engage unexpectedly while driving.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Battery Issues
9complaintsMedium severityElectricalBattery issues arise, including low voltage, battery failure, and unexpected shutdowns, often without warning lights.
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Random Engine Shutdown and Transmission Issues
9complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine unexpectedly shuts off while driving, causing the transmission to shift into park and the emergency brake to engage.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Suspension Component Failure
9complaintsHigh severitySuspensionSuspension components, such as exhaust manifolds, fail, potentially leading to CO poisoning.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Check Engine Light and Dashboard Malfunction
8complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe check engine light and other dashboard indicators malfunction, often without a clear cause.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Engine Stalls During Acceleration
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls during acceleration, often requiring multiple attempts to restart.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Engine Stalls During Low-Speed Driving
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls when driving at low speeds, often requiring multiple attempts to restart.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Infotainment System Failure
5complaintsMedium severityOtherThe infotainment system malfunctions, causing black screens, reboots, and loss of functionality, often while driving.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Back-Up Camera Issues
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe back-up camera malfunctions, freezing, stopping, or displaying a blue screen.
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Battery Malfunction Leading to Engine Shutdown
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe battery malfunctions, causing the engine to shut off and the vehicle to enter park mode while driving.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, leading to unexpected activation of the emergency brake.
Other years & sources
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.