NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Ram 1500 Safety Ratings
The 2022 Ram 1500 scores 67 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Below Average), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 16 recalls, and 582 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Ram 1500 received a NHTSA Safety Index of 67/100, placing it in the Below Average band. This assessment is largely influenced by a defect record score of 0/20, stemming from 15 recall campaigns. While NHTSA crash-test results for the 2022 Ram 1500 were strong, the volume of safety-related recalls significantly diminishes its overall safety standing.
The 2022 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4WD received an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 67/100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 7 Trucks from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Ram 1500 ranks 6 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 67 / 100 (Below Average) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 19.8% |
| Recalls on file | 16 |
| Owner complaints | 582 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 6 of 7 Trucks tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Ram 1500?
The 2022 Ram 1500 registers a Safety Index of 67/100, placing it in the Below Average band, a score unchanged from the 2021 model year. This consistent performance masks a critical deficiency in its defect record, which scored 0 out of a possible 20 points. This poor defect score offsets an otherwise strong crash-test performance of 61/70. The vehicle's safety profile is defined by its 15 recall campaigns. Two of these campaigns specifically concern frontal airbag failures, with one spanning the 2019-2024 Ram 1500 model years for a driver-side airbag that may be improperly connected. Another campaign addresses an ABS software malfunction, directly impacting braking performance. An avoidance-tech sub-score of 6/10 reflects that both forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems are offered as optional equipment, limiting their widespread safety benefit. The combination of a zero defect-record score and 582 owner complaints, which include allegations of fires and fatalities, marks the 2022 Ram 1500 as a model year of significant safety concern.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Ram 1500 perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4WD secured a strong 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's overall safety ratings. Its side-impact protection is perfect, earning 5 stars. Frontal crash protection and rollover resistance each received 4 out of 5 stars; the rollover risk is 20 percent, though dynamic testing produced no tip. The crash protection sub-score is 61 out of 70.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16472
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Ram 1500 have any recalls?
Yes, 15 recall campaigns cover this model year. Notable safety-critical campaigns include two separate frontal air bag defects, one involving a steering column connector and another where the driver-side air bag may not be properly connected. Additional campaigns address an ABS software malfunction that can impair anti-lock braking, and a rearview camera wiring harness that may short-circuit and block the backup image. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the provided campaign descriptions, but the air bag and brake issues warrant urgent VIN-level verification.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE26V495000
Risk: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
Reported 2026-07-30
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL25V765000
Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 14C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
Reported 2025-11-06
AIR BAGS25V298000
Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.
Reported 2025-05-08
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES24V754000
Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the mirror glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 86B.
Reported 2024-10-10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE24V653000
Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.
Reported 2024-09-05
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V437000
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. The vehicle has been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 65B.
Reported 2024-06-13
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V436000
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Reported 2024-06-13
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION23V654000
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 97A.
Reported 2023-09-28
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP23V263000
Risk: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
Reported 2023-04-13
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT23V264000
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the B-pillar impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 33A.
Reported 2023-04-13
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION23V059000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 14A. This recall supersedes and expands previous recall numbers 21V-438 and 21V-918. FCA US Recall ID 63A is a vehicle population expansion of FCA US Recall ID 14A (NHTSA Recall ID 23
Reported 2023-02-09
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS22V904000
Risk: An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
Reported 2022-12-08
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Ram 1500?
Owners have filed 582 unverified complaints with NHTSA for this model year, including alleged reports of 23 crashes, 6 fires, 9 injuries, and 2 deaths. The most frequently alleged problem components are the Engine (238 reports), Electrical System (177), Power Train (98), and Service Brakes (65). All figures are unverified consumer allegations.
582 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Ram 1500?
The 2022 Ram 1500 model year saw an unprecedented 15 recall campaigns issued, a figure demanding close attention from prospective buyers. Essential pre-purchase due diligence for this vehicle must include verifying that all recall remedies have been completed. Several of these recalls address critical safety systems, including open campaigns concerning air bags and ABS brakes. Failure to confirm these repairs through a Ram dealership poses significant safety risks that buyers should not overlook.
- The 2022 Ram 1500 carries a defect record sub-score of 0/20, the lowest possible, driven by 15 NHTSA recall campaigns that span air bags, ABS software, and rearview camera wiring, distinguishing this year as one with an unusually heavy recall burden.
- Two separate frontal air bag recall campaigns affect this model year: one involving a steering column connector and one where the driver-side air bag may not be properly connected, both representing direct occupant-safety risks that require dealer remedy confirmation by VIN.
- The Safety Index of 67/100 did not improve from the 2021 model year's identical score of 67/100, meaning the recall activity in this production cycle prevented any safety progress despite strong 5-star overall and 5-star side crash-test results.
- Forward collision warning and lane departure warning are optional, not standard, on the 2022 Ram 1500, which depresses the avoidance-tech sub-score to 6/10 and means crash-avoidance capability varies significantly depending on how an individual truck was equipped at the factory.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Ram 1500 places
The 2022 Ram 1500 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Ram 1500 safety questions
Was the 2022 Ram 1500 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Ram 1500, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 67 out of 100, placing it in the Below Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Ram 1500 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Ram 1500 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 19.8%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ram 1500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 16 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Ram 1500. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Ram 1500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 582 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Ram 1500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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Rivals in Truck (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Nissan Titan | 84/100 | 4 of 5 | 4 |
| 2022 Ford F-250 Tremor | 78/100 | 4 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Nissan Frontier | 75/100 | 4 of 5 | 6 |
| 2022 Ram 1500 Classic | 73/100 | 4 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Ford F-250 | 71/100 | 4 of 5 | 17 |
| 2022 Ram 2500 | 62/100 | 4 of 5 | 12 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16472), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ram 1500 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 6 of 7 in the Truck class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.