2022 RAM 3500 Complaints

While driving around 20 mph, suddenly heard a clunk, then several dashboard warning lights came on. Truck suddenly had no torque- would only move forward if the engine was revved at much more than normal amount. Nearly complete loss of ability to accelerate from a stop/low speeds. Took to an independent service center who ran the ODB codes, showing the now well-known issue of "transmission failure gears 1-4" Warning lamps include the lane sense and check engine lights, and a message on the dash that reads ACC not available, Automatic high beams not available. Prior to this, no problems with the truck at all. I am trying to arrange getting it towed to a dealership.

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 3500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V835000 (Power Train) and 23V060000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

22 Ram 3500 Cummins diesel with Aisin transmission. Transmission output shaft seal leaking in between transmission and transfer case.

The engine stopped while driving with no warning and provided no opportunity to exit the travel lane of the road. No warning lights were illuminated on the dashboard and all gauges appeared normal leading up to the event. This event is extremely frustrating, but I am thankful that it didn't happen on the interstate as there is no telling what the outcome may have been......... Leading up to the event, I had been driving on the interstate around 70mph for about 180 miles since the last restart. I exited the interstate and made it about 3/4 miles on a secondary road and the engine died without warning and the truck came to a quick stop in the lane of travel. No abnormal sounds were observed, just a sudden unwelcome deacceleration that did not provide enough time to exit the lane of travel. It was like stepping on the brakes. I attempted to restart the truck and the starter would not crank the engine and briefly pulled enough voltage to kill all the electronics. I attempted starting it again with a jump box attached and met the same result. The computers freaking out from the low voltage during the starting attempts wouldn't allow me to put the truck in neutral to move it out of the lane of travel. A police officer called for the tow truck on rotation since I was stuck in a live travel lane. The truck was towed to the Dealer on 8/19/2024 after the service department had closed and still would not turn over when removed from the tow truck. There were no signs of any fluids leaking from the truck after the event........ The next day the Service Advisor called and advised there were only 3 codes stored related to low voltage. Truck is waiting for a tech to become available to further investigate.

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the hood was raising up and down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that it was a design flaw by the manufacturer. The contact was informed that there was no fix for the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle was not driven often; however, when the vehicle was driven it was normally a 600-mile trip. The contact was concerned that the hood would unlatch while driving. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

My truck experienced a total transmission failure while at Highway Speed towing a 5th wheel camper on Interstate I95. This transmission failure is a known issue and has a TSB 21-002-23. A k1 clutch clip becomes dislodged and the transmission will not function. Being stranded and unable to move on a busy highway is unsafe and terrifying. Aisin Transmission and RAM are well aware of this failure however I was never notified about the potential failure nor has a recall been issued. The failure occurred instantly with no warning in a vehicle with 16,000 miles and less than 2 years old. My vehicle has been repaired and the failure was confirmed as the K1 clutch clip failure. There should be an immediate recall for this known failure to be repaired prior to being stranded on the side of the highway, 400 miles from home with my wife and kids. It's shameful RAM has ignored this problem!

The transmission wont shift gears. We were stranded at a campsite. The problem has been confirmed by Santa Rosa Ram. Inspection by RAM directly is unknown. Loud clanking noises were heard many days before the final failure.

While towing a camper 5 hours from home. Traveling approx 5-10 MPH in slow moving traffic the 2022 Ram 3500 HO with Aisin Transmission made a loud and sudden pop. It lost all forward power as if it went into neutral. Barely using momentum to limp the truck off the side of a busy highway during rush hour with my family on board.

Transmission had 2 loud clunk, while stopped, and shifting into drive, lost all forward gears. Reverse works. Truck has 17000 miles.

On June 5th, 2024 while pulling a travel trailer on vacation, we stopped for a short break and left the truck running. When we went to get back on the highway, I put the truck in gear and nothing happened. Truck would only shift into reverse with a violent bang. Would not go forward. Unhooked my trailer and shifted into REVERSE a few times and finally got the truck to inch forward at HIGH RPM. Towed to a Ram dealer and they confirmed a snap ring failure caused the forward clutches to go out. Truck is still awaiting repairs 445 miles from home.