The 2022 Ram 2500 is a capable heavy-duty truck split into two very different reliability stories: the 6.7L Cummins is generally bulletproof, while the 6.4L Hemi has catastrophic piston/bearing failures that can grenade the engine before 100,000 miles.
Symptoms: Sudden metal-on-metal knocking or ticking from engine bay, Oil consumption jumps dramatically (1 qt per 500-1000 mi), Low oil pressure warnings, often with no visible leak, Milky coolant or coolant in oil (dropped valve seats crack heads), Complete loss of power, engine seizes
Fix: Full engine rebuild or replacement — pistons fail due to inadequate skirt design and oiling issues, dropping valve seats punch holes in pistons, lifter rollers fail and trash the cam. Many see total failure with no warning. Short block replacement takes 18-24 hours, full rebuild 25-35 hours depending on head damage. Often more cost-effective to swap in a reman long-block.
Estimated cost: $12,000-22,000
Transmission Oil Cooler Failure / Transmission Mount Collapse
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 50,000-80,000 mi
Symptoms: Pink or milky transmission fluid (coolant cross-contamination from cooler), Harsh shifting, delayed engagement, or slipping, Visible transmission fluid leak near cooler lines, Clunking under acceleration or deceleration (mount), Excessive driveline vibration
Fix: The factory transmission cooler can internally fail, mixing coolant and ATF and destroying the transmission if not caught early. Requires cooler replacement (3-4 hours) and full fluid flush. If contamination occurred, transmission rebuild adds 12-16 hours. The transmission mount is undersized for the 6.7L Cummins torque and fractures, requiring replacement (2 hours). Many shops do both preventively on high-mileage units.
Estimated cost: $800-1,200 (cooler/mount alone), $4,500-7,000 (if trans damaged)
DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) System Faults (6.7L Cummins)
Occasional · high severity
Symptoms: Check engine light with DEF system codes (P20EE, P204F common), "Reduced engine power in 50 miles" or countdown warnings, DEF gauge reads empty when tank is full, or stuck at full, Rough idle, limp mode, or engine derate to 5 mph
Fix: DEF quality sensor, heater, or pump failures trigger engine derate that can strand you. Sensor replacement is 2 hours, pump is 3-4 hours, full tank assembly 5-6 hours. Contaminated DEF (wrong fluid, old fluid, tank left empty too long) can crystallize and clog injector, requiring full system purge and injector replacement (8-10 hours). Always use fresh DEF and keep tank above 1/4.
Symptoms: Backup camera shows black screen, blue screen, or "Service backup camera" message, Intermittent camera feed cuts in and out, Uconnect display freezes or reboots randomly, Parking sensors give false alerts or stop working
Fix: Multiple NHTSA recalls address wiring harness corrosion at camera connector (tailgate side) and faulty camera modules. Dealer repair under recall is free and takes 1-2 hours. Outside recall, camera replacement is 1.5 hours, display module 2-3 hours. Check for open recalls before paying out of pocket — many '22s still eligible.
Symptoms: ABS, traction control, and stability control warning lights all illuminate together, Speedometer drops to zero intermittently or stays pegged, Transmission won't shift out of 2nd gear (limp mode), Brake pedal feels normal but ABS doesn't activate in panic stops
Fix: The ABS control module and wheel speed sensors are failure-prone, often due to corrosion in connectors or internal module faults. Sensor replacement is 1-1.5 hours per corner, module replacement is 2 hours. A recall covers some ECU issues but not all failure modes. Diagnosis requires scanner with live data — don't throw parts at it blindly.
Fuel Filter Clogging / Water Contamination (6.7L Cummins)
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 15,000-30,000 mi intervals
Symptoms: Hard starting, especially in cold weather, Loss of power under load, surging, or rough idle, Water-in-fuel warning light (if equipped), White smoke from exhaust, fuel smell
Fix: The Cummins requires fuel filter changes every 15,000 miles (more often if running biodiesel or questionable fuel). Skipping this interval clogs the filter and starves the high-pressure pump, which can fail and cost $3,000+ to replace. Filter change is 0.5 hours, simple job. If water sits in the filter housing, it corrodes the filter head and requires replacement (1.5 hours). Drain the water separator every oil change as preventive maintenance.
If buying a 6.4L Hemi, get a pre-purchase inspection with oil analysis and compression test — many engines fail suddenly with no prior symptoms. Extended warranty is highly recommended.
6.7L Cummins: change fuel filters religiously every 15k, use quality DEF from high-turnover stations, and add a bypass oil filter system if towing heavy (extends engine life significantly).
Check for open recalls — the '22 has multiple safety-related campaigns for ABS module, wiring, and cameras that are free fixes at the dealer.
Transmission: service the fluid and filter every 60,000 miles even though Stellantis calls it "lifetime" — this transmission does NOT like old fluid, especially under towing loads.
Buy the 6.7L Cummins version with low miles and full service records; avoid the 6.4L Hemi unless you enjoy expensive engine rebuilds before 100k.
AI-assisted summary drawn from NHTSA recall data, our labor-times database, and platform knowledge. Not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on a specific vehicle.
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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."
Consequence: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 14C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 24V436000
2024-06-13
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. 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."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE · 24V415000
2024-06-06
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Durango and Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Consequence: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 55B.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 23V654000
2023-09-28
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. 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."
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 97A.
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.
Consequence: An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for Phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for Phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 28, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21V-798.
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS · 22V904000
2022-12-08
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
Consequence: An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · 22V835000
2022-11-10
FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
Consequence: Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) · 22V642000
2022-08-26
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.
Consequence: 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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 22V407000
2022-06-09
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."
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z47.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · 22V140000
2022-03-10
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."
Consequence: An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN · 21V925000
2021-11-24
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.
Consequence: An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y99.
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.
Consequence: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the vehicle has been remedied. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay ("Relay"); if FCA US Recall ID Y08 (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-163) is open, then insulating material will be applied to the Relay after inspection. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y76. This recall has been superseded by 23V060.
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