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2022 Ram 4500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 4500.

The 2022 Ram 4500 is defined by a record of four recalls and three owner complaints, with the power train emerging as the primary area of concern. Within a model history spanning 2008 to 2026, this year's performance is positioned toward the lower end of the reliability spectrum. Specifically, its three complaints sit far below the 2014 peak of eight and near the 2009 minimum of one.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 05083285AA. 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05083285AA alt 04892339BE
Fuel filter68157291AA alt 68436631AA
Spark plugSP138239AC
Cabin air filter68548579AA

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the 4500 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

12.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 12.40 sec — 2014 Heavy Duty Laramie Chassis 6.4L V8 Crew Cab DRW (11 ft. Flatbed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Heavy Duty Laramie Chassis 6.4L V8 Crew Cab DRW (11 ft. Flatbed)12.40 sec18.90 sec410 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.0 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 8,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 12,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 15,000 miFuel Filter (replace) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
At 30,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 60,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

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 Ram 4500 recorded 3 complaints, 4 recalls, 1 NHTSA investigation, and 468 TSBs, positioning it as a middle-of-the-pack year within this generation's federal record. Comparing it to surrounding model years reveals an arc that peaked in 2019-2020 (6-10 complaints annually with 10 recalls each) before dropping sharply to zero complaints in 2021, then modestly rebounding to 3 in 2022 before declining again to zero through 2026. The 2022 model thus represents a slight uptick from the 2021 low but remains far below the elevated complaint years of 2014 (8 complaints) and 2019 (6 complaints). All three 2022 complaints targeted the Power Train, with zero crash-related or fire-related complaints filed. The single open investigation is notable but not unusual for this generation, as multiple years recorded 1-3 investigations. The takeaway: 2022 falls in a transitional zone—neither the troubled peak years nor the exceptionally clean 2021/2023 period—making it a reasonable used purchase provided the specific unit has no open recall work pending, though buyers should verify the Power Train complaint pattern was addressed on any individual vehicle.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
468
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Power Train3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V798000Electrical System:Wiring:Relays/SolenoidsReported 14/10/2021

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may… Remedy: Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the vehicle has been remedied. Dealers will inspect and, if…

22V642000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)Reported 26/08/2022

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engines. The engine control module (ECM) may have… Remedy: Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 468 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

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2022 4500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.