2022 RAM 2500 vehicle speed control problems
What owners report
“The DPF system failed prematurely at 68k. My truck as working fine with zero problems until I took it in for the Y43 safety recall July 2025. the dealership performed the software update without verifying if parts were in stock first. They took the part (dpf module) off a used truck from the lot and installed it on mine without asking me first. They told me they would call me when the parts became available. They never called so I took it in for a battery issue were the batteries were overheatin…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 09/21/2026
“I have dead pedal going on with my truck and when pulling out into traffic and truck does not go almost get hit by oncoming traffic and cause an accident and could end up deadly when the truck just losses the possibility to be limited to truck not being able to accelerate because it is having issues with the computer communicating with the sensor on the truck.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 08/25/2026
“the integrated trailer brake controller does not perform enought to actually engage the trailer brakes on multiple trailers. this should be a recall issue for ram. we have two ram trucks with the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 05/06/2024
“The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated after he shifted the vehicle from the neutral (n) position of a completed car wash service, he then shifted the vehicle to the drive (d) position when the vehicle inadvertently accelerated at a rapid speed without warning while the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a nearby gate. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. No police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer it was d…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 05/11/2023 · crash
“When decelerating at transmission shift point the engine will accelerate 200 to 500 rpm with no gas applied. The vehicle will lurch forward. Additional breaking is required to prevent possible incidents. Dealer say no codes so nothing they can do issue is repeatable.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 08/03/2022
“The DPF system failed prematurely at 68k. My truck as working fine with zero problems until I took it in for the Y43 safety recall July 2025. the dealership performed the software update without verifying if parts were in stock first. They took the part (dpf module) off a used truck from the lot and installed it on mine without asking me first. They told me they would call me when the parts became available. They never called so I took it in for a battery issue were the batteries were overheatin…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 09/21/2026
“I have dead pedal going on with my truck and when pulling out into traffic and truck does not go almost get hit by oncoming traffic and cause an accident and could end up deadly when the truck just losses the possibility to be limited to truck not being able to accelerate because it is having issues with the computer communicating with the sensor on the truck.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 08/25/2026
“the integrated trailer brake controller does not perform enought to actually engage the trailer brakes on multiple trailers. this should be a recall issue for ram. we have two ram trucks with the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 05/06/2024
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- How common are 2022 RAM 2500 vehicle speed control problems?
- 15 owners reported vehicle speed control issues to NHTSA for the 2022 RAM 2500, 3 involving a crash. Counts scale with how many were sold.
- Is there a recall for 2022 RAM 2500 vehicle speed control problems?
- No matching recall is on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.