Buying a used 2022 RAM 5500? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2022 RAM 5500 has 4 recalls in this group. Two diesel-truck relay fire recalls carry park-outside instructions; the remaining issues involve an engine computer that may short-circuit and a driver's air bag that may not deploy. Power train stands out in NHTSA's 26 owner complaints, with 21 entries. These are unverified reports, including 1 reported crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries. Steering has 3 entries, while wheels and electrical system each have 1.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify both relay fire recall repairs and applicable park-outside instructions by VIN.
- Request engine-computer and driver's air bag recall completion records.
- Ask about power-train and steering faults and review repair invoices.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any RAM dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2022 RAM 5500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ram Diesel Trucks Relay Fire Risk · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Ram Diesel Trucks Heater Relay Fire Risk · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Ram Diesel Trucks' Engine Computer May Short-Circuit | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Ram Trucks: Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
26 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 21 | None found |
| Steering | 3 | None found |
| Fuel System | 2 | None found |
| Wheels | 1 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 1 | None found |