2022 Ram 2500
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2022 Ram 2500.
What to watch for on the 2022 Ram 2500
Lifter and Camshaft Failure (HEMI Tick)
Lifter rollers can wear or seize and damage the camshaft.
High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure
The high-pressure fuel pump can fail, most often after water or poor fuel gets in, and spread metal through the injectors and lines.
1 more known problem on the 2022 2500
Your guide shows all of them and which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.
Recalls on the 2022 Ram 2500
Electrical system: relays/solenoids
7L Turbo Diesel engines.
Air bags: curtain
The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) assemblies may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can…
Service brakes: control unit/module
The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during…
9 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
2022 Ram 2500 at a glance
- Trims
- Big HornLaramieLimitedLimited LonghornLone StarPower WagonTradesman
- Engine
- 5.7L 8-Cylinder, 6.4L 8-Cylinder, 6.7L 6-Cylinder Turbo Diesel
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd, Automatic 6-spd
- Drivetrain
- RWD, 4WD
- Fuel
- Gasoline, Diesel
- Body style
- Truck
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2022 Ram 2500?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2022 Ram 2500. There are 12 recall campaigns covering this model year. Known problems on its engines include lifter and camshaft failure, high-pressure fuel pump failure and diesel emissions system faults. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2022 Ram 2500 reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 12 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2022 Ram 2500?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2022 Ram 2500 listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.