2022 RAM 2500: common problems
The maker issued 540 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 540
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 209 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 111 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Backover prevention. Rear camera and parking sensors after a rear impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star…
- RADIATOR - ENGINE COOLING
- SENSOR - TURBOCHARGER SPEED
- R1H UBQ/UEQ Intermittent HVAC Page Lockup Customers may experience one or more of the following
SYMPTOM: ● Intermittently the HVAC page on the Display Screen Module will change temperature and blower speed and then freeze. ● When on the HVAC page, the Display Screen Module may not respond to touch. All other…
- INJECTOR - FUEL
- CORE – HEATER
- SWITCH – HEADLAMP
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
- Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
- If customer concern diagnosis leads to suspect u-joint issue with the prop shaft, u-joint service kit…
If customer concern diagnosis leads to suspect u-joint issue with the prop shaft, u-joint service kit should be utilized to fix concern. Prop shaft replacement would not be required.
- OUTLET - AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER
- BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
NHTSA lists 540 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 RAM 2500?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 540 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 RAM 2500?
NHTSA lists 540 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 RAM 2500 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.