CarRecallWatchThe 2022 RAM 5500 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (24 reports).
2022 RAM 5500 recalls
Driver Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
Certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks have a steering column control module that may keep the driver's side air bag from deploying as intended.
Heater Grid Relay Can Short and Cause Engine Fire
A short circuit may develop in the heater grid relay of certain Ram heavy-duty trucks with the Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine.
Engine May Lose Drive Power, Raising Crash Risk
Some engines may have an engine control module (ECM) built with a misaligned capacitor.
Electrical Short Can Cause Fire, Even With Engine Off
Certain heavy-duty Ram pickups and cab chassis vehicles with the Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine may have an electrical short in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay.
Most common 2022 RAM 5500 problems
Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 24 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
Our driver told us that he lost steering. At 35 mph on a open highway (which is confirmed by our gps). He also has a clean driving record and has been driving box truck for decades with no incident. Once steering was lost the box truck to slam in into the barrier twice , than roll onto its side. There where no other cars involved in the accident and the truck is now totaled. There is so much damage done to the truck it is hard to pinpoint the failure point. The center link is broken and the tie rod end is snapped off. The truck only has 38,000 miles on it. The air bags weren't deployed and the driver had to be pulled out of the truck. The police confirmed the steering failure point on the p
Dealership confirmed K1 and K2 snap ring failure on a 22 Dodge Ram under warranty with 15933 miles. Transmission was manufactured in August of the truck build. On [XXX] while driving my 22 Ram 5500 the truck lost all forward gears while coming down the mountain with a loaded truck camper and pulling a trailer with an ATV. Truck was below GVWR. This truck had 15933 miles and 24 months old. All servicing intervals were met and serviced at a certified Dodge dealership. The truck was traveling at 25 MPH down hill in steep terrain on a dirt road. The exhaust brake and tow haul mode was selected and operational. The vehicle shuddered and made a thump and had an associated check engine light w
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 5500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle was losing forward momentum. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the engine was revving but the vehicle was not gaining any forward momentum. The contact pulled the vehicle over and turned the vehicle off and on, however, when the contact had shifted the vehicle into drive (D) the vehicle was not moving. The contact determined that he only had reverse (R) gear functioning. The contact had checked online and read that he would be able to manually shift to 5th gear. The contact was able to return to his workp
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 5500. The contact stated while driving 50â55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power due to the transmission failure. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to another local dealer, Speck Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (125 E Allen Rd., Sunnyside, WA 98944), where it was diagnosed that the snap ring was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
The transmission failed at approximately 3000 miles. Reverse was the only gear to function properly. The truck has been at the dealership for over 2 months and they have not fixed it yet.
2022 RAM 5500 questions
Does the 2022 RAM 5500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2022 RAM 5500: Driver Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Heater Grid Relay Can Short and Cause Engine Fire; Engine May Lose Drive Power, Raising Crash Risk; Electrical Short Can Cause Fire, Even With Engine Off. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 RAM 5500?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (24), Steering (3), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 RAM 5500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.