2022 Ram 1500
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2022 models.

- Class
- Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
- Body styles
- Crew Cab 5.7-Ft Box 2WD, Crew Cab 5.7-Ft Box 4X4, Crew Cab 6.4-Ft Box 2WD, Crew Cab 6.4-Ft Box 4X4
- Engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Diesel, Hybrid, Regular Gasoline, Midgrade Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 26 combined · 23 city / 33 hwy
- Length
- 229.1–242.1 in
- Curb weight
- 4,800–5,232 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 16 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 26 MPG combined — 28% better than the average 2022 standard pickup truck (20.3 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Many owner complaints631 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 92 for similar models — most often about the engine.
- 16 recallsMore than similar models (about 6). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 7 similar 2022 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2022 Ram 1500 is a standard pickup truck offered with 4 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 233 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 145-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,971 lb (Crew Cab 5.7-Ft Box 2WD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 33 highway), 28% better than the 2022 standard pickup truck average of 20.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 16 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 631 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
What changed for 2022
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2021 1500 — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2021; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2021 1500 →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab 5.7-Ft Box 2WD | 233.1 in | 79.5 in | 77.6 in | 144.5 in | 68.5 / 68.1 in | 4,971 lb | 57/43 |
| Crew Cab 5.7-Ft Box 4X4 | 233.1 in | 79.5 in | 77.6 in | 144.5 in | 68.5 / 68.1 in | 5,130 lb | 57/43 |
| Crew Cab 6.4-Ft Box 2WD | 242.1 in | 79.5 in | 77.6 in | 153.5 in | 68.5 / 68.1 in | 5,020 lb | 57/43 |
| Crew Cab 6.4-Ft Box 4X4 | 242.1 in | 79.5 in | 77.6 in | 153.5 in | 68.5 / 68.1 in | 5,232 lb | 57/43 |
| Quad Cab 6.4-Ft Box 2WD | 229.1 in | 79.5 in | 77.6 in | 140.6 in | 68.5 / 68.1 in | 4,800 lb | 57/43 |
| Quad Cab 6.4-Ft Box 4X4 | 229.1 in | 79.5 in | 77.6 in | 140.6 in | 68.5 / 68.1 in | 5,088 lb | 57/43 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 2WD Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 32 / 26 | +28% | $3,700 | 390 |
| 1500 HFE 2WD Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 / 33 / 26 | +28% | $3,700 | 384 |
| 1500 4WD Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 29 / 24 | +35% | $4,000 | 418 |
| 1500 HFE 2WD Hybrid | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 23 | +13% | $2,900 | 394 |
| 1500 2WD Hybrid | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 25 / 22 | +8% | $3,050 | 407 |
| 1500 4WD Hybrid | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | +18% | $3,200 | 417 |
| 1500 2WD Hybrid | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 23 / 20 | -1% | $3,800 | 443 |
| 1500 Classic 2WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 / 25 / 20 | -1% | $3,350 | 450 |
| 1500 4WD Hybrid | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 22 / 19 | +7% | $4,000 | 456 |
| 1500 Classic 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 19 | +7% | $3,550 | 475 |
| 1500 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 22 / 17 | -16% | $4,450 | 514 |
| 1500 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | -4% | $4,450 | 523 |
| 1500 Classic 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | -16% | $4,450 | 519 |
| 1500 Classic 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | -4% | $4,450 | 526 |
| 1500 TRX 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 10 / 14 / 12 | -33% | $6,850 | 748 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2022 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2022 Ram 1500.
Similar 2022 standard pickup trucks
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ram 1500 (this car) | 26 MPG | Not rated | 16 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Silverado | 26 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Colorado | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2022 GMC Canyon | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2022 Nissan Frontier | 20 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning | 320 mi | Not rated | 9 |
| 2022 Nissan Titan | 18 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Recalls (16)
Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage · Jul 30, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V495000 · 1,271,294 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
Steering › Steering Control Module · Nov 6, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V765000 · 532 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 14C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
Air Bags · May 8, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V298000 · 71 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices · Oct 10, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V754000 · 31,676 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The mirror glass may detach from the driver's side heated trailer tow rearview mirror. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the mirror glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 86B.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) › Control Module · Sep 5, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V653000 · 1,025,432 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- Risk
- Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Jun 13, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V436000 · 1,033,433 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Jun 13, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V437000 · 1 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling one 2022 Ram 1500 Classic vehicle. The wiring harness may short circuit and prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. The vehicle has been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 65B.
Back Over Prevention › Display Function · Sep 28, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V654000 · 272,911 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 97A.
Air Bags › Sensor › Side Impact · Apr 13, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V264000 · 37 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may be missing, which can result in delayed air bag deployment or non-deployment.
- Risk
- Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the B-pillar impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 33A.
Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Apr 13, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V263000 · 45,832 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
Back Over Prevention › Display Function · Feb 9, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V059000 · 77,079 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles. The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 14A. This recall supersedes and expands previous recall numbers 21V-438 and 21V-918. FCA US Recall ID 63A is a vehicle population expansion of FCA US Recall ID 14A (NHTSA Recall ID 23V-059).
Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge And Attachments · Dec 8, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V904000 · 1,224,078 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
- Risk
- An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
Engine · Oct 13, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V767000 · 60,413 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
Seat Belts › Pretensioner · Oct 13, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V766000 · 2,802 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.
- Risk
- A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.
Back Over Prevention › Display Function · Jun 9, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V407000 · 117,413 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, 2500 pickup trucks, and 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will reprogram the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z47.
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Windshield › Electrical Heating Element · Nov 10, 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V871000 · 22 vehicles
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incompatible heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), resulting in the windshield defrosting and defogging system being inoperable to drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
- Risk
- An inoperable defrosting and defogging system can reduce visibility for drivers in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- FCA US, LLC will repurchase the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y88.
Not every 2022 Ram 1500 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2022 Ram 1500 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 16 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Engine — 251 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Electrical System — 198 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Power Train — 105 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 27,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Ram 1500. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other 1500 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 1500 | 22 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 1500 | 22 | 233.1 in | Not rated | 9 | 103 |
| 2025 1500 | 23 | 233.1 in | Not rated | 8 | 365 |
| 2024 1500 | 23 | 233.1 in | Not rated | 6 | 77 |
| 2023 1500 | 24 | 233.1 in | Not rated | 11 | 203 |
| 2021 1500 | 26 | 233.1 in | ★★★★★ | 15 | 683 |
| 2020 1500 | 26 | 233.1 in | ★★★★★ | 14 | 640 |
| 2019 1500 | 23 | 233.1 in | ★★★★★ | 29 | 1,494 |
| 2018 1500 | 23 | – | ★★★★★ | 15 | 667 |
| 2017 1500 | 23 | – | Not rated | 13 | 884 |
| 2016 1500 | 24 | – | Not rated | 16 | 1,554 |
| 2015 1500 | 24 | – | Not rated | 17 | 1,459 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ram. How we calculate this →