2022 RAM 2500 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2022 RAM 2500, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 9,900 miles. The words owners use most often: “power train electrical” (20% of reports).
- 50power train complaints
- 9,900median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Power train electrical: mentioned in 10 of 50 complaints (20%)
- Transmission fluid: mentioned in 5 of 50 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 8 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 50 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
RAM 2500 power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 3 | 11% | — |
| 2025 2500 | 7 | 11% | 15,000 |
| 2024 2500 | 7 | 12% | — |
| 2023 2500 | 6 | 12% | — |
| 2022 2500 | 50 | 28% | 9,900 |
| 2021 2500 | 25 | 23% | — |
| 2020 2500 | 20 | 12% | 7,250 |
| 2019 2500 | 29 | 15% | 6,620 |
| 2018 2500 | 75 | 3% | 30,000 |
| 2017 2500 | 42 | 6% | 47,518 |
| 2016 2500 | 64 | 25% | 25,500 |
| 2015 2500 | 44 | 20% | 40,000 |
| 2014 2500 | 62 | 18% | 43,984 |
| 2013 2500 | 22 | 12% | 64,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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.
Risk: Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently went into LIMP Mode and failed to accelerate as needed. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The failure failed to be self-corrected after the vehicle was…
Per mopar recall ZA3 transmission tube and dipstick recall. When completed at Orange Coast Ram [XXX] , dealership completed recall, removed original dipstick, and provided a 15" locking dipstick the does NOT provide needed transmission fluid level. Inquired in Orange Coast Ram service department…
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RPM fluctuated. Additionally, the vehicle made an abnormal sound while slowing down to come to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who discovered burnt transmission fluid and replaced the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 RAM 2500s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about power train for the 2022 RAM 2500 (28% of the 181 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 RAM 2500 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 9,900 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2022 RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “power train electrical”, in 10 of 50 complaints, followed by “transmission fluid” (5).
Other 2022 RAM 2500 problems
See all 2022 RAM 2500 problems or power train problems across all 2500 years.