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2022 Ram 5500 transmission problems

The 2022 Ram 5500 has 24 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 75% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

24

Transmission complaints

75%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

5500 transmission complaints by model year24 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 6 complaints2017: 8 complaints2018: 4 complaints2019: 1 complaints2020: 1 complaints2022: 24 complaints
5500 transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 5500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, with the 4-WD unavailable message displayed. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 14, 2023

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2022 Ram 5500 have?

NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2022 Ram 5500 transmission — 75% of all complaints filed for that model year.

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.