2022 Ram 3500 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 30 engine complaints for the 2022 Ram 3500, 16% of the model year's 189 total complaints. A related recall (22V642000) covers the engine control module on Cummins 6.7L diesel trucks. Median mileage at failure is 88,745.
- Engine complaints
- 30
- 16% of 189
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 88,745 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the DEF system triggering a warning that drops the truck to a 5 mph limp mode, sometimes stranding them far from a dealer.
- Some describe the Diesel Particulate Filter sensor never registering a reading, which can trigger unwanted regeneration cycles and limp mode.
- Several report sudden loss of power or acceleration at a stop or while driving, with the check engine light on and the vehicle towed for repair.
- Owners describe emissions system problems causing fuel to contaminate the engine oil, leading to what they call severe motor damage.
- A subset report a thumping noise from the engine compartment that stops once the truck reaches operating temperature and the EGR valve opens.
When 2022 Ram 3500 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 11, 2022, latest Apr 15, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2022 Ram 3500
- NHTSA 22V642000Aug 26, 2022Engine4,907 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ECM)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engines. The engine control module (ECM) may have been built with a misaligned capacitor that can short-circuit, resulting in an internal loss of communication.
Risk: An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z87.
Engine complaints by 3500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2022 Ram 3500 have?
- NHTSA lists 30 engine complaints for the 2022 Ram 3500, which is 16% of all 189 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2022 Ram 3500?
- Yes. Recall 22V642000, reported August 26, 2022, covers the engine control module on 2022 Ram 3500 trucks with the Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engine. Dealers replace the ECM free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2022 Ram 3500 engine problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints on the 2022 Ram 3500 is 88,745 miles.
- Were there any fires linked to engine complaints on the 2022 Ram 3500?
- NHTSA data shows 2 fires among the engine-area complaints for the 2022 Ram 3500, with no crashes or injuries reported.