2022 Ram 2500 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 50 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2022 Ram 2500, 28% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 9,900. A related recall (22V835000) covers a transmission dipstick tube fluid leak.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 50
- 28% of 181
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 9,900 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the transmission shudders, fails to shift into the intended gear, and the truck keeps accelerating briefly after the pedal is released, sometimes accompanied by a burning transmission fluid odor.
- Multiple owners describe waiting for recall 22V835000 parts to become available while the truck continued leaking or smelling of transmission fluid.
- Several owners who had the recall dipstick and vent assembly replaced say they were then left unable to check the transmission fluid level because the dipstick access was gone.
- One owner reported the transmission bypassing intermittently with no diagnostic codes found, requiring repeated dealer visits, plus a loud internal bang during a downshift on a trip.
- One owner found both front and rear differentials underfilled with oil from the factory, which they said could cause wheel lockup.
- One owner reported the truck rolled down an incline unattended after being shifted into park with the engine off.
When 2022 Ram 2500 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 4, 2021, latest Jul 14, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Ram 2500
- NHTSA 22V835000Nov 10, 2022Transmission & Powertrain250,079 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
Risk: Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 2500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2022 Ram 2500?
- NHTSA lists 50 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2022 Ram 2500, which is 28% of all 181 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall on the 2022 Ram 2500?
- Yes. Recall 22V835000, reported November 10, 2022, covers a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube caused by pressure and heat buildup inside the transmission. Dealers replace the dipstick and vent assembly free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2022 Ram 2500 transmission problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for transmission & powertrain issues on the 2022 Ram 2500 is 9,900 miles.
- Did the 2022 Ram 2500 transmission recall cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2022 Ram 2500.