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2022 Ram 2500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 2500.

The 2022 Ram 2500 is a heavy‑duty, four‑wheel‑drive pickup built on the full‑size body platform that has long defined the brand’s work truck segment, powered by a robust engine that necessitates a 7.0‑quart oil capacity with 0W‑40 viscosity. Its latest iteration continues the trend of delivering substantial towing and payload capability, while the model’s own reliability record shows a notable decline in owner complaints compared to the 2018 peak, with only 172 total complaints and 12 recalls for this year. This marks a relative improvement over the historical range of 2009‑2021, suggesting that the 2022 2500 offers a more dependable power train than many of its predecessors.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque130.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire sizeLT275/70R18/E 125/122SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 05083285AA
Engine air filter57008652AA alt 53034051AB
Fuel filter68157291AA alt 68436631AA
Spark plugSP138239AC
Battery56029635AC
Front wiper blades55277446AC
Serpentine belt04593852AB alt 68232297AA
Thermostat05086740AA alt 68534176AA
Cabin air filter68548579AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length259.4 in
Overall width79.5 in
Overall height78 in
Wheelbase168.9 in
Curb weight6493 lb
Track (front / rear)68.5 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 2500 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.3–8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2025 Heavy Duty Limited 6.7L Crew Cab (8'2.3" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023Heavy Duty Rebel Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.4L V87.50 sec15.80 sec410 hp4x4
2023Heavy Duty Rebel 6.7L Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-68.10 sec16.20 sec370 hp4x4
2020Heavy Duty Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-67.60 sec15.80 sec370 hp4x4
2020Heavy Duty Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab (Night Edition) (6'4.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-67.60 sec15.90 sec370 hp4x4
2019Heavy Duty Tradesman 6.7L Regular Cab (8' Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-67.20 sec15.60 sec370 hp4x4
2019Heavy Duty Power Wagon Hemi Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 6.4L V87.30 sec15.60 sec410 hp4x4
2019Heavy Duty Laramie 6.7L Crew Cab (Black Appear. Pack) (6'4.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-68.50 sec16.50 sec370 hp4x4
2025Heavy Duty Limited 6.7L Crew Cab (8'2.3" Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel I-66.30 sec14.80 sec430 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 0W-40 engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 130.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.98 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF +4 · ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.5 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF +4 · ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.5 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 3 · DOT 4
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 3 · DOT 4

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts130.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.31 lbs
Oil TypeND-Oil 8
Oil Capacity5.0 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.31 lbs
Oil TypeND-Oil 8
Oil Capacity5.0 oz

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque55.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 260.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.472; Rear: 1.275
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0003"
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0008"
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 8.157"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Upper) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Use a vehicle lift to raise and safely support the vehicle. Step 22 in
Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Attach a dial indicator with a plunger next to the knuckle near the lower ball joint. Step 3: The dial indicator should be zeroed out before beginning to pry between the knuckle and axle tube yoke close to the upper ball joint. Step 4: Observe readings on dial indicator and zero out again. Step 5: Use a long pry bar and jack stand for stability and leverage to pry in an upward motion on the flat part of the steering knuckle close to the ball joint stud and nut. Step 6: Observe readings on dial indicator. Step 7: Combine the 2 dial indicator readings. Step 8: Replace lower ball joint if the 2 dial indicator readings exceed listed specifications.
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
152.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen Bolts by 1 Turn. Step 3: 92.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: Check Torque for 92.0 ft. lbs., Step 5: 90°52 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
112.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 22.012 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 12,500 mi; coolant every 12,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 12,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 8,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 12,500 miEngine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
At 30,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 60,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 model year registers 5 fire complaints and 9 crash complaints according to federal records, with Power Train (22 instances) and Electrical System (19 instances) constituting the top complaint categories. This places the vehicle within the generation's trajectory that saw a dramatic peak of 2,493 complaints in 2018 followed by a steep decline to 102 complaints by 2021, though specific 2022 complaint totals are not provided in the year-by-year sequence. The concentration of complaints in Power Train and Electrical System aligns with historical patterns for this generation, particularly the high-volume periods of 2017-2018, though the data does not specify root causes for the 2022 incidents. Given the generation's downward trend in complaint volume since 2018 and the relatively contained safety-related complaint counts for 2022, this model year represents a favorable point in the production arc for used truck buyers, provided thorough pre-purchase inspection of drivetrain and electrical components is performed.

12
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
531
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
171
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 5 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 172 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train22
Electrical System19
Power Train,Electrical System14
Engine13
Unknown Or Other11
Service Brakes7
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Suspension5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 531 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1130702026-06-29Electrical SystemSWITCH – HEADLAMP
1130692026-06-29Electrical SystemSWITCH – HEADLAMP
S2208000045 REV.D2026-06-26StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
S2508000025 REV.A2026-06-26Electrical SystemInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
1130652026-06-25Unknown Or OtherOUTLET - AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 2500 take?

7.0 qt of Pennzoil Ultra 0W-40 Full Synthetic SN meeting MS-12633, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 2500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.