2022 RAM 5500 power train problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 RAM 5500 — 81% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dealership confirmed K1 and K2 snap ring failure on a 22 Dodge Ram under warranty with 15933 miles. Transmission was manufactured in August of the truck build. On [XXX] while driving my 22 Ram 5500 the truck lost all forward gears while coming down the mountain with a loaded truck camper and…”
filed Nov 2, 2024
“The contact owns a 2022 Ram 5500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle was losing forward momentum. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the engine was revving but the vehicle was not…”
filed Oct 17, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other 5500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 5500 | 4 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 RAM 5500
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.