2022 RAM 4500: common problems

The maker issued 476 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Technical service bulletins (TSB): 476

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Electrical system	0	0	183
Equipment	0	0	96
Engine and cooling	0	0	43
Backover prevention	0	0	42
Engine	0	0	37
Powertrain	0	0	34
Structure	0	0	29
Visibility	0	0	27
Fuel system	0	0	23
Service brakes	0	0	19
Air bags	0	0	13
Exterior lighting	0	0	8
Wheels	0	0	8
Parking brake	0	0	6

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.
Backover prevention. Rear camera and parking sensors after a rear impact.
Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.

Manufacturer service bulletins

Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.

received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11036754 (+2 with the same text) · Engine RADIATOR - ENGINE COOLING
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11035981 (+1 with the same text) · Engine SENSOR - TURBOCHARGER SPEED
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11035080 (+1 with the same text) · Engine INJECTOR - FUEL
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11035075 (+1 with the same text) · Other CORE – HEATER
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11034910 (+1 with the same text) · Structure SWITCH – HEADLAMP
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11034390 · Electrical system Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11034385 (+2 with the same text) · Structure Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11034376 (+1 with the same text) · Other OUTLET - AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11034373 (+1 with the same text) · Engine BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11034346 · Electrical system Radio/ETM is Adding Approximately 27mA Draw to Vehicle When in Logistics Mode
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11033975 (+3 with the same text) · Structure Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot
Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11033889 · Structure For Dealer awareness, HD truck, eliminate 1 of 2 M8 Joints for Sidestep bracket to Body Attachment, Bolt…
For Dealer awareness, HD truck, eliminate 1 of 2 M8 Joints for Sidestep bracket to Body Attachment, Bolt and rivet (06102165AA, 06511062AA) per TCR # 402632, CN 80403-T18

NHTSA lists 476 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.

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Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2022 RAM 4500?

There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 476 manufacturer service bulletins.

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 RAM 4500?

NHTSA lists 476 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 4500 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.

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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.