2022 Ram 4500
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2022: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
3 of 3 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
I was driving my truck and when i came to a stop and tried to put it in reverse, I did not have reverse. After several attempts of moving the gear lever there was a loud clunk, then I had reverse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-01
The Aisin transmission lost 1-4 forward gears while towing a trailer. The vehicle would not go forward only would move in reverse. We were going through a weigh station at time of failure in Florida, while our home base is in Michigan.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-04-03
We purchased a brand new 2022 RAM 4500 truck 07/25/2022 , at the beginning of November the truck broke down and needed a brand new transmission .
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-02-15
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2021-11-10Electrical system21V798000 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.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the vehicle has been remedied.
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2022-10-20Engine and engine cooling22V642000 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.
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.
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2023-04-04Electrical system23V060000 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.
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.
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2024-03-27Preliminary evaluationOpen 2022 RAM Transmission Snap Ring Failure
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2025-12-11Air bags, steering25V765000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Ram 4500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V798000 · Electrical system
- Recall 22V642000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 23V060000 · Electrical system
- Recall 25V765000 · Air bags, steering
FAQ
- Is the 2022 Ram 4500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ram 4500?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Ram 4500 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.