2022 Ram 2500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2022 Ram 2500, 1% of the 181 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? FACTORY TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL UNIT. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? BRAKE CONTROL INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO WORK. NOT ABLE TO STOP 15,000 LB TRAILER. WEIGHT PUSHS VEICHLE OUT OF CONTROL. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? NEVER DOES IT FOR THE DEALER OR INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER AND THEY TOW MY TRAILER AROUND SEVERAL TIMES. …”
NHTSA complaint #11722127, filed 2026-03“First issue (intermittent) the light control did not come on or operate the lights in the auto position to a high beam in limited visibility. The rotation knob for interior lighting would not work and the display was bright that affected seeing at night. No codes was generated and will be going to have the vehicle check out by dealership on Feb 8 2023. Second issue the truck demonstrated a short loss of power (a low grinding was heard) in two instances that resulted in low acceleration when turning across traffic lane.”
NHTSA complaint #11502983, filed 2023-01Related service bulletins
- 11002024Jun 18, 2024Rain Sensing Auto Wipers and Auto on Head Lamps Inoperative
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 10% |
| 2025 | 16 | 24% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 9 | 18% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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