2022 Ram 1500 MPG
The 2022 Ram 1500 gets 10–23 mpg in the city and 14–33 on the highway (12–26 combined), across the 10 gasoline versions the EPA rated.
The most efficient pairs the 3.0-liter turbo 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, at 26 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 6.2-liter supercharged 8-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive and is rated 12 mpg combined. The EPA also rated a hybrid version, the best at 23 mpg combined. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2021 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 2WD | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 32 | 26 | Diesel · 390 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 HFE 2WD | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 | 33 | 26 | Diesel · 384 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 4WD | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | Diesel · 418 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 HFE 2WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl hybrid | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 23 | Regular · 394 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 2WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl hybrid | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 25 | 22 | Regular · 407 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 4WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl hybrid | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular · 417 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 2WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl hybrid | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Midgrade · 443 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 Classic 2WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | Regular · 450 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 4WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl hybrid | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 22 | 19 | Midgrade · 456 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 Classic 4WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Regular · 475 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 2WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 17 | Midgrade · 514 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 4WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Midgrade · 523 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 Classic 2WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Midgrade · 519 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 Classic 4WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Midgrade · 526 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 TRX 4WD | 6.2 L 8-cyl supercharged | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 10 | 14 | 12 | Premium · 748 g CO₂/mi |
2022 Ram 1500 fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on midgrade gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.96 a gallon, the 2022 Ram 1500 costs about $4,380 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (17 mpg combined), or roughly 29 cents a mile.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2022 Ram 1500 specs
2022 Ram 1500 buyers could choose between 6 engines, according to EPA records: 5.7 L 8-cyl, 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo, 3.6 L 6-cyl hybrid, 3.6 L 6-cyl, 5.7 L 8-cyl hybrid and 6.2 L 8-cyl supercharged. It came with an automatic transmission, in four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive versions. The EPA classes it as a standard pickup truck.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 L | 8 | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 3.0 L turbo | 6 | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 3 |
| 3.6 L hybrid | 6 | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 3 |
| 3.6 L | 6 | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
| 5.7 L hybrid | 8 | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
| 6.2 L supercharged | 8 | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 1 |
2022 Ram 1500 problems
Owners have filed 631 complaints about the 2022 Ram 1500 with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Engine is the most-reported area (23% of component mentions), followed by electrical system (18%) and power train (10%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 125 complaints a year: more than the 2021 (113 a year) and the 2023 (50 a year).
That ranks 4th of 17 Ram 1500 model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 631, 23 mention a crash, 6 a fire and 8 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 251 | 23% |
| Electrical system | 199 | 18% |
| Power train | 106 | 10% |
| Unknown or other | 93 | 9% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 61 | 6% |
| Service brakes | 56 | 5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 55 | 5% |
| Steering | 40 | 4% |
| Visibility/wiper | 27 | 3% |
| Structure | 21 | 2% |
| Diesel fuel system | 20 | 2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 2% |
| Suspension | 16 | 1% |
| Back over prevention | 15 | 1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 15 | 1% |
| Exterior lighting | 13 | 1% |
| Air bags | 12 | 1% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 12 | 1% |
| Lane departure | 8 | <1% |
| Visibility | 8 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 7 | <1% |
| Tires | 5 | <1% |
| Wheels | 5 | <1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | <1% |
| Parking brake | 3 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 2 | <1% |
| Equipment | 1 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | <1% |
| Seats | 1 | <1% |
| Trailer hitches | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
The truck has stalled twice while in motion. Leaving me stopped suddenly in middle of the street. This has happened on 2 separate occasions. I did not think to save the dates. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. After waiting approximately 10 minutes, the vehicle was able to start. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. While stopped at a red light, the contact attempted to make a left turn, and the vehicle suddenly stalled and came to a complete stop. …
2022 Ram 1500 recalls
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2022 Ram 1500.
The most recent, campaign 26V495000 from July 2026, concerns seat belts.
Back over prevention accounts for 5 of the 16 campaigns, more than any other area.
24V437000 · June 13, 2024 · Back over prevention
Problem: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness, free of charge.
24V436000 · June 13, 2024 · Back over prevention
Problem: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge.
23V264000 · April 13, 2023 · Air bags
Problem: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the B-pillar impact sensors, free of charge.
22V766000 · October 13, 2022 · Seat belts
Problem: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors.
22V407000 · June 9, 2022 · Back over prevention
Problem: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the radio software, free of charge.
21V871000 · November 10, 2021 · Visibility
Problem: 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.
Remedy: FCA US, LLC will repurchase the affected vehicles, free of charge.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | 1500 years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V495000 | July 30, 2026 | Seat belts | 2019–2024 |
| 25V765000 | November 6, 2025 | Steering, Air bags | 2021–2022 |
| 25V298000 | May 8, 2025 | Air bags, Electrical system | 2019–2024 |
| 24V754000 | October 10, 2024 | Visibility | 2020–2023 |
| 24V653000 | September 5, 2024 | Electronic stability control (esc), Hydraulic service brakes | 2019, 2021–2024 |
| 23V654000 | September 28, 2023 | Back over prevention | 2022–2023 |
| 23V263000 | April 13, 2023 | Diesel fuel system | 2022–2023 |
| 23V059000 | February 9, 2023 | Back over prevention | 2021–2023 |
| 22V904000 | December 8, 2022 | Structure | 2019–2022 |
| 22V767000 | October 13, 2022 | Engine, Gasoline fuel system | 2020–2022 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 4 versions of the 2022 Ram 1500; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
Its Quad Cab PU/EC 2WD and Quad Cab PU/EC 4WD versions scored 4 stars overall.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quad Cab PU/EC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Crew Cab PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Quad Cab PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Ram 1500s can be compared fairly. Among other 2022 models in the EPA's standard pickup trucks class, the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 (26 mpg) and 2022 Ford F-150 (22 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 23 | 1,494 | 185 | 30 |
| 2020 | 26 | 640 | 91 | 14 |
| 2021 | 26 | 683 | 113 | 15 |
| 2022 | 26 | 631 | 125 | 16 |
| 2023 | 24 | 203 | 50 | 11 |
| 2024 | 23 | 77 | 25 | 6 |
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FAQ
Is the 2022 1500 a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2022 Ram 1500 has 125 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (4th most of 17 model years), 16 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 26 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2022 1500 problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are engine (251), electrical system (199) and power train (106). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2022 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 1500 get?
The EPA rates the gasoline versions at 12–26 mpg combined (10–23 city, 14–33 highway). The hybrid versions reach up to 23 mpg combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 1500 per year?
About $4,380 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average midgrade gasoline price of $4.96 a gallon (EIA).