How common are transmission problems on the 2022 Ram 5500?

NHTSA lists 21 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2022 Ram 5500, which is 81% of all 26 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2022 Ram 5500 transmission?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this transmission & powertrain issue on the 2022 Ram 5500.

At what mileage do 2022 Ram 5500 transmissions fail?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 1,973 miles, and several sample complaints describe failures well under 1,000 miles.

Did the 2022 Ram 5500 transmission problems cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the transmission & powertrain complaints for this model year.

How does 2022 compare to other Ram 5500 model years for transmission complaints?

The 2022 model year has far more transmission & powertrain complaints than any other year listed, with 21 complaints compared to a maximum of 8 in 2017.

2022 Ram 5500 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 21 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2022 Ram 5500, 81% of all complaints filed for that model year. Median mileage at failure was 1,973 miles. No related recall has been issued for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 21; 81% of 26
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 1,973 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Transmission suddenly becomes inoperable at highway speed, with no forward or reverse gear available and no prior warning light.
Vehicle loses motive power while driving around 65 MPH, sometimes with the check engine light coming on and the truck failing to restart.
Some owners report a loud bang from the transmission followed by the engine light illuminating and the truck refusing to move forward.
Failures occur at very low mileage, in some cases under 1,000 miles or around 5,000 miles, often stranding the vehicle in traffic or on a highway shoulder.
Owners describe waiting extended periods for dealer repair because replacement transmission parts were on backorder.
Multiple owners report a second transmission failure after an initial replacement was installed.

When 2022 Ram 5500 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 3, 2022, latest Nov 2, 2024.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2022 to Nov 2024; peak Feb 2023 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Ram 5500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 5500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20132 (50%)
20142 (18%)
20153 (23%)
20166 (35%)
20178 (38%)
20184 (11%)
20191 (8%)
20201 (13%)
20210 (0%)
202221 (81%)
20230 (0%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2022 Ram 5500?: NHTSA lists 21 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2022 Ram 5500, which is 81% of all 26 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Ram 5500 transmission?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this transmission & powertrain issue on the 2022 Ram 5500.
At what mileage do 2022 Ram 5500 transmissions fail?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 1,973 miles, and several sample complaints describe failures well under 1,000 miles.
Did the 2022 Ram 5500 transmission problems cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the transmission & powertrain complaints for this model year.
How does 2022 compare to other Ram 5500 model years for transmission complaints?: The 2022 model year has far more transmission & powertrain complaints than any other year listed, with 21 complaints compared to a maximum of 8 in 2017.