2022 Ram 2500 Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
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
Share of the 171 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. Iâve 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
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 171 complaints on file (17%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Ram 2500 have in total?
171 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. 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.
