2022 RAM 2500 engine problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 RAM 2500 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Lifter failure occurred on dangerous interstate interchange complete loss of power while towing a 14k pound mobile restroom bumper pull trailer in 6 lanes merging traffic from center lane 45 mph exit onto 60 mph interstate speeds XXX going onto XXX/[XXX] my scanner said dpf plugged stellantis…”
filed Jun 30, 2026
“The vehicle has experienced repeated failures related to the diesel emissions system despite multiple repair attempts. The primary symptom is an illuminated check engine light accompanied by diagnostic trouble code P2459 (Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Frequency). The vehicle frequently…”
filed Jun 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine control module (ECM) may have been built with a misaligned capacitor that can…Campaign 22V642000 · Aug 26, 2022
Related service bulletins
Sensor - turbocharger speed
113744 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026INJECTOR - FUEL
113293 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2026INJECTOR - FUEL
113292 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2026
Engine problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 4 | 19% |
| 2025 2500 | 7 | 12% |
| 2024 2500 | 8 | 15% |
| 2023 2500 | 11 | 23% |
| 2021 2500 | 25 | 24% |
| 2020 2500 | 33 | 20% |
| 2019 2500 | 31 | 16% |
| 2018 2500 | 36 | 1% |
| 2017 2500 | 37 | 5% |
| 2016 2500 | 53 | 21% |
| 2015 2500 | 34 | 16% |
| 2014 2500 | 61 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 RAM 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.