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2022 Ram 2500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

29Engine complaints
16.2%Of all 179 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN50 · 27.9%
ENGINE29 · 16.2%
Unspecified / other23 · 12.8%
SERVICE BRAKES18 · 10.1%

Share of the 179 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Ram 2500 overview page.

What owners report

“Turning into a gas station parking lot in Colfax, Ca noticed smoke coming from under hood and there were flames in the engine compartment. No…”NHTSA complaint 11564478 — filed 01/09/2024
“Service def see dealer and max 5mph in 150 miles. Traveling on I-40 from East Tn heading home. 225 miles to go. On a Friday…”NHTSA complaint 11558798 — filed 12/06/2023
“This recall has NOT been fixed by the dealer since I had it there December 20, 2021 with the original recall Y76. I’ve received two…”NHTSA complaint 11556345 — filed 11/21/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Ram 2500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Ram 2500: 29 of 179 complaints on file (16.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Ram 2500 have in total?

179 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.