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#BS-2022-RAM250-1D3A

2022 Ram 2500

Based on reports from 242 owners and 12 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
242
Crashes
12
Fires
7
Recalls
12
TSBs
494
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 242 complaints, 12 crashes, 7 fires, and 12 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

stereo screen freezes carplay disconnects

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

lifter cam block on going issues

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

loss of power steering

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

56 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 17K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

19
0–30K
8
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (19 reports) • Median: 17K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (56 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical56 (23%)
Drivetrain47 (19%)
Engine28 (12%)
Other20 (8%)
Brakes16 (7%)
Suspension9 (4%)
Fuel System9 (4%)
Airbags6 (2%)

2022 Ram 2500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2022 Ram 2500, with 56 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 17,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 17K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2022 Ram 2500, with 47 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2022 Ram 2500, with 28 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2022 Ram 2500, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
21
24
22
97
23
65
24
53
25
2
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Ram 2500. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (12 recalls)

21V798000Park OutsideNov 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS

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.

21V925000Jan 2022

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2021 Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) assemblies may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in an improper air bag deployment.

22V140000Mar 2022

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

22V407000Jul 2022

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, 2500 pickup trucks, and 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

22V642000Oct 2022

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.

+ 7 more recalls in the full report

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 242 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 12 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2022 Ram 2500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Ram 2500?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2022 Ram 2500 is related to the electrical, with 56 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2022 Ram 2500 reliable?
The 2022 Ram 2500 has 242 complaints, 12 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2022 Ram 2500 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2022 Ram 2500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2022 Ram 2500 has 12 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ram 2500 problems start?
Based on 27 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 17,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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