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2022 Ram 3500 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
23about this part
Share
12%of 190 total for the year
Median mileage
7,505miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 Ram 3500, 12% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,505 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Every month I am receiving a check engine light for abs / traction control / failure. Dealer states HPU unit is bad, however I noticed all the fuses in the fuse box were loose. I pushed them in to reseat and the error cleared. This happens monthly. This last time happened during a snow storm and disabled abs.”

NHTSA complaint #11710526, filed 2026-01

“I have tried to get recall fixed they tell me dealershot is only allowed to receive 1part every week they tell me i cant drive my vehicle due to the fire hazard but will not provide me a vehicle i am going on driving vaction with my 2 young children how am i supposed to survive without a vehicle. They have parts asked them to expedite part they told me know. I make all my payments on ths vehicle uncertain why they cant provide me parts or a loaner vehicle thanks rich weber”

NHTSA complaint #11537550, filed 2023-08

“My truck had around 230 miles on it and I experienced a thumping noise from the engine compartment. The thumping disappears once the truck reaches operating temperature and the EGR valve opens. Dodge claims they have no idea what the cause is. Additionally, there is an electrical draw. I have to jump start my truck every morning. The claim it is the amplifier. I pulled the fuse overnight and still had to jump start the following morning. I’m getting the run around.”

NHTSA complaint #11456297, filed 2022-03

“On 9 September, while driving, I got an emergency dashboard notice that stated Throttle System Malfunction contact dealer. It went out and then another immediately flashed that stated Exhaust System Malfunction contact dealer. The vehicle lost power within seconds after the second notice. I coasted to a stop on the side of the road. Once stopped, smoke quickly started coming out of the engine compartment and then flames. I contacted 911, an engine arrived but the truck was fully engaged and completely burnt.”

NHTSA complaint #11624859, filed 2024-11

“The vehicle had been parked in the street for several hours. I started the vehicle in order to back it into my driveway for the night and then turned it off (total run time for the operation was most likely under a minute from the time the engine was started until it was shut down). The temperature was relatively cool and I did have to wait for the grid heater to cycle before the engine started. I did not notice any signs, warnings, safety indicators, or dash lights to alert me to any possible problems. …”

NHTSA complaint #11497149, filed 2022-12

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261864%
20252865%
20241227%
2023318%
20222312%
20211727%
202098%
20192115%
201813717%
20173310%
2016107%
20151914%
20142512%
20131715%
2007350%

Other parts of the 2022 Ram 3500

Transmission and drivetrain
114 complaints
Engine
23 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Fuel system
14 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Ram 3500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology