2022 Ram 2500: Problems & Reliability
AVOID2022 Ram 2500: AVOID — 546 owner complaints, 2.6× the 2500 median year by raw count; top issue: electrical system (183 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2022 is 2.09, where 1.00 is a typical 2500 year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 0.49. Severity drives it: 64% of those complaints report a crash, fire or injury or involve a safety-critical system (engine, powertrain, steering, brakes or fuel).
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
546
NHTSA complaints
2.6×
vs. median 2500 year
515
Service bulletins
12
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2022 Ram 2500 problems
Electrical system is the clear leader, named in 34% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2022 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 183 | 34% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 150 | 27% |
| Engine | 90 | 16% |
| Unknown or other | 69 | 13% |
| Service brakes | 66 | 12% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2022 Ram 2500 recalls
12 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2022, reported between Oct 14, 2021 and Nov 6, 2025.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 25V765000 | Nov 6, 2025 | Air bags › Frontal |
| 24V436000 | Jun 13, 2024 | Backup camera / back-over prevention › Sensing system › Camera |
| 24V415000 | Jun 6, 2024 | Electronic stability control › Control module |
| 23V654000 | Sep 28, 2023 | Backup camera / back-over prevention › Display function |
| 23V060000 | Feb 9, 2023 | Electrical system › Wiring › Relays/solenoids |
| 22V904000 | Dec 8, 2022 | Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments |
| 22V835000 | Nov 10, 2022 | Powertrain / transmission › Automatic transmission |
| 22V642000 | Aug 26, 2022 | Engine & cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ecu/ecm) |
| 22V407000 | Jun 9, 2022 | Backup camera / back-over prevention › Display function |
| 22V140000 | Mar 10, 2022 | Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module |
| 21V925000 | Nov 24, 2021 | Air bags › Side/window › Curtain |
| 21V798000 | Oct 14, 2021 | Electrical system › Wiring › Relays/solenoids |
2022 Ram 2500 service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 515 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2022 — close to the 440 of the median 2500 year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (202), backup camera / back-over prevention (46), engine & cooling (46). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2022 vs. the year before and after
From the 2021 to the 2022, owner complaints jumped 5.1× (108 → 546) — a step backward. The 2023 that followed fell by more than half (546 → 49), so the 2023 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 2500 | CAUTION | 108 | 535 | 8 | — |
| 2022 (this page) | AVOID | 546 | 515 | 12 | — |
| 2023 2500 | SOLID | 49 | 323 | 8 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Ram 2500 years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2022 Ram 2500
Electrical system (183 complaints on the 2022): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Powertrain / transmission (150 complaints on the 2022): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Engine (90 complaints on the 2022): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Service brakes (66 complaints on the 2022): check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, look at rotor and pad wear, and ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
Fuel / propulsion system (33 complaints on the 2022): smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
Recalls: confirm all 12 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
Nearby 2500 years with a better rating: 2023.
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FAQ
Is the 2022 Ram 2500 reliable?
2022 Ram 2500: AVOID — 546 owner complaints, 2.6× the 2500 median year by raw count; top issue: electrical system (183 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2022 is 2.09, where 1.00 is a typical 2500 year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 0.49.
What are the most common 2022 Ram 2500 problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2022 Ram 2500 are electrical system (183, 34%), powertrain / transmission (150, 27%), engine (90, 16%). The manufacturer has 515 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ram 2500 have?
12 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2022 Ram 2500, most recently 25V765000 (Nov 6, 2025, air bags); 24V436000 (Jun 13, 2024, backup camera / back-over prevention); 24V415000 (Jun 6, 2024, electronic stability control). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
How do I check a specific 2022 Ram 2500 before buying?
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2022 Ram 2500 come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.