2022 RAM 3500 fuel/propulsion system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2022 RAM 3500 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own this truck and have had issues with the exhaust regeneration process for about 6 months. I have taken it to the dealer 3 times and they have done diagnostics and replaced the diesel particulate filter, but the issue continues to happen. They have now told me that the system is not reparable…”
filed Mar 6, 2026
“***1*** The emissions system on this truck (2022 Ram 3500 with 34,435 miles) has been problematic since I acquired it 5 months ago. It continually attempts to regenerate and rid itself of ash/soot buildup. If it does not successfully regenerate, it will go into a state of reduced power, also known…”
filed Jan 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 3500 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 3500 | 4 | 6% |
| 2020 3500 | 33 | 28% |
| 2019 3500 | 22 | 16% |
| 2018 3500 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 3500 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 3500 | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 3500 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 3500 | 18 | 9% |
| 2013 3500 | 15 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 RAM 3500
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.