2022 RAM 2500 power train problems

What owners report

• “The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently went into LIMP Mode and failed to accelerate as needed. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The failure failed to be self-corrected after the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was informed that the failure was electrical, and an unknown sensor was replaced; however,…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 07/14/2026

• “Per mopar recall ZA3 transmission tube and dipstick recall. When completed at Orange Coast Ram [XXX] , dealership completed recall, removed original dipstick, and provided a 15" locking dipstick the does NOT provide needed transmission fluid level. Inquired in Orange Coast Ram service department, stated they will not provide needed 44"dipstick to monitor trans fluid. I cannot order, purchase the needed dipstick, creating a dangerous situation if fluid is low, and will result in transmission…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 04/28/2026

• “The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RPM fluctuated. Additionally, the vehicle made an abnormal sound while slowing down to come to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who discovered burnt transmission fluid and replaced the transmission, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made awar…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 03/13/2026

• “I have a clunk to when coming to a stop, the transmission is down shifting, and just before it comes to a complete stop, the truck has a clunk that is felt through the vehicle and heard. at times while stopped the vehicle will lurch forward as though you have been hit from behind. The truck has been back to the dealership several times for this problem, two different dealerships because the first one gave up and was suggested to take it to another dealership per Ram. The truck has been shut do…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 12/22/2025

• “I am reporting a recurring safety defect involving hydraulic lifter failure in Ram trucks equipped with the Cummins diesel engine (model years 2019–2024). This issue is widely acknowledged by Stellantis and multiple dealers. It typically begins with a knocking sound and has been documented in many cases to progress to complete engine failure. My vehicle has fewer than 20,000 miles. The lifters were already replaced once, which required the cab to be removed. Within less than 400 miles of that r…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 12/03/2025

• “Dodge Ram started making typewriter sound coming from the engine. Took the Ram to the dealership and they found 3 damaged push push rods and 3 damaged rocker arms. Dealer refused to address the metal shaving from the internal damage floating around the engine. Engine had 32k miles on it and oil was changed at 7 to 8k miles intervals.”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 09/02/2025

• “The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor on my 2022 Ram 2500 failed, causing multiple system malfunctions. It triggered inaccurate Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) codes and showed abnormally high idle hours that do not reflect actual vehicle use. This defect is tied to a known issue identified by Stellantis in Technical Service Bulletin #18-002-24, which acknowledges improper MAF sensor calibration or compatibility on vehicles like mine. The bulletin was verbally confirmed by the dealership as applying to…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 06/04/2025

• “Transmission issues began at less then 10K miles when the vehicle was new. Initially experienced a noise and slam into reverse gear. The dealer initially claimed the noises were normal or could not replicate the issue. Over time, the vehicle developed a hard shift between 1st and 2nd gear and between 4th and 5th gear. Despite multiple repair attempts by the dealer, the problem persisted. After spending 94 days at the dealership, the transmission was replaced with a refurbished unit of unknown ag…”

  NHTSA complaint · filed 01/23/2025

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