2022 RAM 5500 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 RAM 5500.

20212025
Complaints
32
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
4

Worst 2022 RAM 5500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#121 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:24,048 mi
#23 complaints

Automatic Transmission

#33 complaints

Steering Defects

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 RAM 5500.

Transmission / Drivetrain
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,048
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Kinetic:Flywheel,Bearings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2022 RAM 5500. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2022 RAM 5500

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~438,683 vehicles.

25V765000Steering:steering Control Module · Air Bags:frontal
~532 affected

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."

23V060000Electrical System:wiring:relays/solenoids
~302,067 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.

22V642000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm)
~4,907 affected

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.

21V798000Electrical System:wiring:relays/solenoids
~131,177 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

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2022 RAM 5500 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 RAM 5500 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2022 RAM 5500 has 32 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 21 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 RAM 5500?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (21 complaints, avg 24,048 mi); Automatic Transmission (3 complaints); Steering Defects (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 RAM 5500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 24,048 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 RAM 5500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 RAM 5500 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 RAM 5500 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 438,683 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 RAM 5500?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full RAM 5500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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