More recall homework
2022 Ram 1500has more recalls listed.
Compare two vehicles
Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.
More complaint activity
2021 Ram 1500has more complaint records.
Open investigation signals
2022 Ram 1500has more open investigations.
Lower estimated fuel cost
Similar estimatesfuel-cost estimates are similar.
Short answer: 1500 needs more recall homework, 1500 has more complaint activity, 1500 has more severity reports and 1500 has more open investigation signals. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.
Public-record comparison
Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.
| Record | 2022 Ram 1500 | 2021 Ram 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recalls | 15 | 14 | 1500 has 1 more recalls |
| Total complaints | 564 | 643 | 1500 has 79 more complaints |
| Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports | 22 / 5 / 7 / 0 | 26 / 4 / 17 / 0 | 1500 has 13 more severity reports |
| Defect investigations | 11 | 1 | 1500 has 10 more investigations |
| Open investigations | 11 | 1 | 1500 has 10 more open investigations |
| Manufacturer communications | 696 | 676 | 1500 has 20 more communications |
| Recall completion reports | 106 | 91 | 1500 has 15 more reports |
| Warranty programs | 6 | 5 | 1500 has 1 more warranty programs |
| Service campaigns | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Software notices | 1 | 0 | 1500 has 1 more software notices |
| Canadian recall records | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Latest recall | Nov 6, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | Similar |
| Latest complaint | May 28, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | 1500 has newer activity |
| Top complaint categories Top 3 |
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| Similar focus |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Same |
| Efficiency | 17 combined MPG | 17 combined MPG | Same |
| Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year | $4,400 | $4,400 | Similar |
| Safety-rating records | 11 | 4 | Different availability |