2022 RAM 3500 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2022 RAM 3500, 60% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 16,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “snap ring” (20% of reports).
- 114power train complaints
- 16,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Snap ring: mentioned in 23 of 114 complaints (20%)
- Aisin transmission: mentioned in 13 of 114 complaints (11%)
- Forward gears: mentioned in 12 of 114 complaints (11%)
- Loud clunk: mentioned in 6 of 114 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 13 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 114 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
RAM 3500 power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 3500 | 4 | 15% | 458 |
| 2025 3500 | 8 | 19% | 9,000 |
| 2024 3500 | 6 | 13% | — |
| 2023 3500 | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2022 3500 | 114 | 60% | 16,000 |
| 2021 3500 | 11 | 18% | 62,000 |
| 2020 3500 | 12 | 10% | 112,500 |
| 2019 3500 | 18 | 13% | 13,150 |
| 2018 3500 | 23 | 3% | 1,000 |
| 2017 3500 | 27 | 9% | 15,300 |
| 2016 3500 | 19 | 14% | 15,400 |
| 2015 3500 | 32 | 23% | 25,750 |
| 2014 3500 | 39 | 19% | 30,000 |
| 2013 3500 | 12 | 10% | 13,500 |
| 2009 3500 | 1 | 33% | 8,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
Risk: Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Loss of transmission due to Aisin K1 Clutch / Input Shaft failure.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the contact unhooked the camper that was being towed and shifted the vehicle to drive(D) but the vehicle failed to move forward or backwards while in reverse(R). The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Action…
While travelling in Southern California, I came to a stop to enter I8 on ramp. When I tried to start down the on ramp the truck didnât want to move and a check engine light came on. The truck went into limp mode so would travel slowly along. I called Mango Auto who could diagnose it the following…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 RAM 3500s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 114 owner complaints about power train for the 2022 RAM 3500 (60% of the 190 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 RAM 3500 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 16,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2022 RAM 3500?
The most frequent phrase is “snap ring”, in 23 of 114 complaints, followed by “aisin transmission” (13).
See all 2022 RAM 3500 problems or power train problems across all 3500 years.