2022 Ram 2500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
83/100
#3 most-complained of 13 2500 years
The 2022 Ram 2500 ranks 3rd worst among 13 model years, with a Complaint Index of 83 and 181 NHTSA complaints tied to 12 recalls. Electrical System issues are the top problem area at 34% of complaints, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other Ram 2500 years.
- Complaints
- 181
- Recalls
- 12
- Crashes / fires
- 9 / 5
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2022 Ram 2500 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System61 (34%)
- Transmission & Powertrain50 (28%)
- Engine38 (21%)
- Other25 (14%)
- Brakes22 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (8%)
- Fuel System12 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (5%)
- Airbags7 (4%)
- Steering7 (4%)
What owners report
- Some owners report the vehicle caught fire under the hood shortly after starting, with no warning lights present beforehand.
- Owners describe brake pedals going spongy or failing to work, in one case linked to a front left caliper failure that led to a crash.
- Some report the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly when shifted from neutral to drive with the brake depressed.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in high-speed collisions despite significant crash damage.
- One owner reported a driver seat breaking and tilting backward after being rear-ended, making the pedals unreachable.
- Adaptive steering and lane keep assist reportedly failed to correct the vehicle's path on a highway exit ramp, resulting in a guard rail strike.
2022 Ram 2500 recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V765000Nov 6, 2025Steering532 vehicles
Steering:steering control module
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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.
- NHTSA 24V436000Jun 13, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,033,433 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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.
- NHTSA 24V415000Jun 6, 2024Brakes211,581 vehicles
Service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Durango and Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
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. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 55B.
2022 compared with other 2500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Should I avoid the 2022 Ram 2500?
- Compared to other Ram 2500 model years, 2022 ranks 3rd worst out of 13 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 83 and 181 NHTSA complaints. It carries an Avoid verdict relative to other years of the same model.
- What is the most common problem on the 2022 Ram 2500?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 34% of complaints (61 of 181), followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 28% and Engine at 21%.
- Does the 2022 Ram 2500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 12 recalls for the 2022 Ram 2500, covering components including Steering, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, Brakes, Electrical System, Structure & Body, Transmission & Powertrain, and Engine.
- Are there fire risks with the 2022 Ram 2500?
- NHTSA complaint data shows 5 fires reported for the 2022 Ram 2500, with the Electrical System problem area alone linked to 4 fires among its 61 complaints.
- How does the 2022 Ram 2500 compare to the 2018 model?
- The 2018 Ram 2500 has a Complaint Index of 100 with 2,590 complaints, the highest among all years, while 2022 has an index of 83 with 181 complaints, both carrying an Avoid verdict.