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2022 Ram 3500 engine problems

The 2022 Ram 3500 has 25 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

25

Engine complaints

10%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Related recalls

22V642000EngineAugust 26, 2022 · 4,907 units

Defect

Chrysler (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 diesel engines. The engine control module (ECM) may have been built with a misaligned capacitor that can short-circuit, resulting in an internal loss of communication.

Consequence

An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z87.

What owners report

On 9 September, while driving, I got an emergency dashboard notice that stated Throttle System Malfunction contact dealer. It went out and then another immediately flashed that stated Exhaust System Malfunction contact dealer. The vehicle lost power within seconds after the second notice. I coasted…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 9, 2024 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2022 Ram 3500 have?

NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2022 Ram 3500 engine — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2022 Ram 3500 engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 22V642000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.