2022 Ram 1500: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Mar 30, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · 45,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a left turn out of the driveway, there was a clunking sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to steer or turn properly. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not yet diagnosed; however, the tow truck driver stated that the ball joint of the upper control arm on the passenger’s side had fractured completely. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2026 · Suspension · TX · 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.

Filed Jul 16, 2025 · Transmission, Visibility · SC

Issues Defrosting windshield. A lot of fog and moisture on windshield when AC is running in car. Issues with rough shifting when accelerating. Will take longer to shift into next gear.

Filed Apr 17, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · IN

Going thru neighborhood stop signs, stopped at the first one and when i tried to take off I noticed the gas pedal wasn't accelerating vehicle like normal/ felt like a transmission slipping issue, but it finally "hooked up" and surged forward 100 feet to next stop sign, and after i stopped I hit gas pedal again only to stall out and roll thru the intersection. Brakes were almost unresponsive, and rolled about 60 seconds until truck finally shifted into park on its own and applied emergency brake. After the truck got to a complete stop, it started back up and drove fine the final 2 minutes of the drive home. No warnings/ check engine lights/ malfunction messages were displayed, no obvious signs of issues. 1. The malfunctioning component would be the motor, as it stalled out for seemingly no reason. But issue could be incorrect supply (voltage/ fuel/ air/) so something like the (fuel pump/ alternator/ control modules) could be actual culprit why truck stalled out 2. The safety of me and my passengers was at risk because we stalled out in the middle of an intersection, had it been a stop sign on a road with flowing traffic moving above 25 mph, an accident would most certainly be a good possibility. 3. The problem hasn't been reproduced by dealer or mechanic. Research into this topic yields countless similar issues with similar year and models by Ram. 4. No, vehicle want inspected by anyone but myself. This occurred in a small neighborhood with little to no traffic and no accident resulted from the truck shutting off. 5. Only symptom was a few seconds earlier, where from a complete stop it felt like the gas pedal wasn't responding at all, low rpm and almost stalling, then all the sudden the transmission "slipped" into gear and surged forward. The next stop sign 100 feet ahead is where the truck stalled and wouldn't start for a minute as i rolled uncontrollably thru the intersection, and it finally hard shifted into park and applied e-brake

Filed May 6, 2024 · Transmission · NC

When coming to a slow stop, the transmission has a clunky shift from 2nd to 1st gear.

Filed Apr 7, 2023 · Transmission · FL

The drive train in my truck has multiple issues that have been going on since I bought the truck last December. The rear end has a clunk when making a yield type turn or when applying gas after coasting. This clunk is heard and felt from the driver seat. There is a delay when shifting into reverse from park which gives a clunk when it shifts into gear. The truck is jerky at slow speeds (25mph and below) or when coming to a stop. The throttle has a delay when starting off. You will push the gas to go and the transmission is not ready. It will finally decide to go and give you a strong jerk. Sometimes when coming to a stop there will be a clunk which feels as if you got hit from behind. The engine will shut off before the truck comes to a complete stop during a auto start/stop sequence. I have had the truck in for service twice and both times I was told that nothing is wrong.