2022 RAM 1500 Suspension Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspension Issues in the 2022 RAM 1500

9 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 RAM 1500. Of these, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

9
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Suspension Complaints

#11715379 | Crash
As I was driving in the left lane of a four lane local road. I passed over a small hump in the road. The suspension lifted and as it settled. I lost control of the steering and the truck abruptly pulled left. I managed to gain control and guide the truck from collision with another vehicle and the bridge guard rail. I had no warning lights and the truck drove straight at the time. Tire wear was normal and I had an appointment in three days for new ties and alignment since I did hear a clunk a few days earlier.
#11703989 |
RAM does over the air software updates. An update they did early summer 2025 was likely for the RAM RHO and not the TRX. A lot of features changed to RHO graphics and the U Connect 5 system became unstable and would not load properly. While in this state, the ability to select vehicle functions was not possible. (Radio, suspension selections and modes, air conditioning etc.) Attempting a reset proves unsuccessful and the only way to get the system to reset is to turn the vehicle off for a period of time or disconnect the battery for a time. This makes the system work for a while until it decides to be unstable and not load properly again. It does this at inopportune times and is very annoying, and I feel makes the vehicle unsafe. The sad thing is the vehicle was working nicely before this OTA update and RAM...
#11702968 |
My 2022 Ram 1500 TRX has recurring safety-related failures of the infotainment system affecting both Uconnect 5 (12” screen) and earlier Uconnect 4 units. These issues are widespread in 2021–2024 Ram TRX and Ram 1500 models and began or worsened after forced over-the-air updates. The primary defect is black-screen failures while driving. When the screen goes black or freezes, the truck loses all functions controlled through the display, including HVAC/defrost, backup camera, vehicle settings, seat controls, and performance gauges. This creates an immediate safety hazard: I cannot adjust climate/defrost, cannot see the required rear-view camera when shifting to reverse, and cannot access key vehicle information. Owners across multiple years consistently report: • Black screens, freezes, and reboots • Loss of HVAC control and dual-zone functions • Backup camera not displaying • Vehicle/Apps tabs failing to open • Uconnect error messages • Smaller, harder-to-read gauges after updates • Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto...
#11681397 |
1. On August 14th, 2025, Rear Air Ride Suspension failed. Received a “ Service Air Suspension Immediately” warning light right before the air suspension failed and lost control of the rear suspension. Yes it’s available for inspection. 2. The rear shocks lost air and the vehicle started to drive erratically and bouncing up and down. Could not keep control of the steering due to this. 3. It was confirmed at the dealership 8/18/2025 when the dealer representative installed the diagnostic reader in my obd port of my vehicle they determined codes for air leak and possible faulty air compressor or rear Air shocks. 4. The vehicle nor it’s components have not been inspected by manufacturer, police or insurance representative. 5. No previous warnings of this issue.
#11668420 | Crash
On Sunday [XXX] my family and I were driving home from Fort Smith Arkansas and the truck lost the entire front right suspension. When I purchased the truck ([XXX]) from Meador Dodge I purchased the truck with the lift, tires and wheels that were installed by Meador dodge. In July of 2023 I took the truck to Alliance Dodge for an oil change and alignment. The Alliance dealership informed me at that time that the factory control arms were still on the truck and with the lift that Meador Dodge installed they should have installed the correct control arms for the lift. Due to availability based on Meadors schedule i was not able to get the truck repaired by Meador until December of 2023. Date of purchase : [XXX] Date found that the wrong control arms on the truck: [XXX] - Truck had 20,088 Miles Date when correct control arms...
#11557451 | Crash
On the morning of 10/31/2023 I was on my way to work. I had the cruise set at 75 MPH, and I heard what sounded like an explosion/ loud bang. The truck immediately veered off to the left, hit a drainage culvert, and went airborne. With the front tire folded in, no steering was available to use. Upon inspection, while at the tow yard, the lower control arm snapped in half, as well as the CV joint (half shaft), so this was obviously the cause of the loud explosion/ bang sound that I heard. This lower control arm is made of aluminum, not steel. I could have been killed if I would have hit the culvert more square, as the truck missed the steel barrier cable posts by only a few feet, which was evident upon re-visiting the accident site two days later... the truck narrowly avoided being impaled by...
#11504160 |
The vehicle’s wheel, brake, suspension, and electrical systems have all failed since June 2022. The wheel and suspension systems have been attempted to be repaired multiple times by two different Chrysler Dodge dealerships. To no avail, no resolve. In fact while I was driving the highway after picking up the vehicle this last time, the tailgate opened and triggered the backup camera emergency brakes. We stopped instantly in the middle of the highway. We didn’t hear or know about a recall until three weeks later when we got a letter in the mail. The dealer we purchased the vehicle from did not reach out. All of the problems associated with the truck have been acknowledged by the dealer, second opinion dealership, and Chrysler. The vehicle is a lemon.
#11501424 |
I started my truck to go to work and 3 warning came on, the abs system, the traction control service, and 4x4 disengaged. This vehicle has 16,100 miles on it. I tried to drive it to the dealership for repair and the rear tires are locked up.
#11482151 |
I have a noise in the rear of vehicle when i hit a bump, I have a severe sway in the rear end towing anything. I have had m camper for over ten years, towed it with several vehicles. never have i had a sway towing m camper. with this truck I cant exceed 55mph or the camper is all over the road. the slightest wind will push the rear of truck so bad that it pushes me off the side or over the center line. it is very nerve racking and dangerous. i have an appointment at the dealer next week. but have read online where others are having the same problem and the dealer ships can't find anything wrong.

Other 2022 RAM 1500 Problem Areas

Engine 214 complaints Electrical System 152 complaints Power Train 90 complaints Unknown Or Other 76 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 46 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 45 complaints Service Brakes 44 complaints Steering 26 complaints Visibilitywiper 23 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 17 complaints Fuel System Diesel 16 complaints Air Bags 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 12 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 11 complaints Exterior Lighting 10 complaints Back Over Prevention Warnings 7 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 7 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 6 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Back Over Prevention 3 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance 3 complaints Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking 2 complaints Lane Departure Assist 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Structureinterior Panelssun Visor 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Electrical Systemadascontrol Module 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 1 complaint Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Lane Departure Warning 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint
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