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2022 Ram 5500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 5500.

The 2022 Ram 5500 is a heavy-duty commercial truck in Ram's commercial lineup, and while specific powertrain details are not detailed in available complaint data, the model's reliability record for this model year is captured through 26 total owner complaints with Power Train issues representing the top concern, alongside four associated recalls; positioned within the model's broader complaint history spanning 2008–2026, the 2022 model year falls between the peak of 35 complaints recorded in 2018 and the low of just 2 complaints in 2025, indicating that while complaints exist, they remain well below the model's historical highs and suggest a relatively stable ownership experience for this model year within the 5500's operational history.

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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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 05083285AA
Fuel filter68436631AA alt 68157291AA
Spark plugSP138239AC
Cabin air filter68548579AA

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 5500 marks a distinct anomaly in the model's recent federal record: its 26 complaints represent a sharp reversal after three consecutive years of decline (11 in 2019, 8 in 2020, 3 in 2021), and its 428 TSBs are the highest of any year in the dataset, exceeding the next closest (411 in 2019) by 17. Complaints concentrate heavily in the Power Train category (19 of 26), with one crash complaint recorded and no fire complaints; the data does not specify root causes. Recalls remain moderate at four, consistent with the 2021–2026 range of two to five, while investigations hold at one. The subsequent model years (2023–2026) show a pronounced reversion to low complaint volumes (0–2) and substantially reduced TSB counts (148–258), suggesting 2022 may reflect a transitional production or reporting spike rather than a sustained defect trend. For a buyer, the elevated TSB volume warrants thorough pre-purchase inspection of powertrain components and verification of all bulletin work, but the rapid normalization in later years and modest recall count indicate this is a manageable, not systemic, concern — a good year to buy if service records confirm TSB compliance.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
428
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
26
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 26 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Power Train19
Steering2
Wheels1
Electrical System1
Steering,Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control1
Power Train,Fuel System, Other1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

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 428 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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VIN
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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2022 5500 have open recalls?

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