2022 Ram 2500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2022 Ram 2500, 3% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the “Diesel Exhaust Fluid Low – 5 Miles Before LIMP Mode message was displayed. The contact stated that the diesel fluid was refilled several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the exhaust fluid was contaminated and that the tank needed to be replaced, and the O-ring seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 18,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11534777, filed 2023-07, 18,000 miles“The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V835000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that approximately an hour after driving there would be a burning oil odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11502799, filed 2023-01, 4,000 miles“The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was a long crank time before the vehicle started. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the ambient temperature sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. …”
NHTSA complaint #11498098, filed 2022-12, 5,000 miles“The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V720000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11744944, filed 2026-06Related recalls
- 22V642000Aug 26, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L turbo…Covers: Ram 2500 2022, 3500 2022, 5500 2022 +1 more
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2022 Ram 2500
61 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology