2022 DODGE RAM 5500 PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Transmission Failure:

  • Aisin transmission failed unexpectedly after 5,000 miles, posing a safety risk
    
  • Sudden loss of power and control due to transmission failure, causing public safety issue
    
  • Transmission failed without warning, leading to potential accidents on the highway
    
  • Transmission failed with only 161 miles on the truck, causing a safety risk
    
  • Transmission became inoperable while driving, leading to repairs and safety concerns
    
  • Transmission lost motive power and failed to shift gears, causing check engine light to illuminate
    
  • Transmission failed after less than 500 miles, prompting tow and confirmation of failure at dealership
    
  • Transmission slipped and ultimately wouldn't drive at all, showing symptoms of K1 clutch snap ring issue
    
  • Transmission slipped after stopping at a red light, necessitating a tow and eventual confirmation of failure
    

• 2. Steering Linkage Failure:

  • Center (drag) link as part of the steering linkage assembly snapped, posing a potential fatal steering loss
    
  • Multiple incidents of steering rod or steering linkage assembly breaking, leading to recalls in the past
    

• 3. Other Safety Concerns:

  • Wheel studs broke off while driving, causing dually tires to come off and posing a safety risk on the interstate
    
  • Electrical relay for grid heater may catch fire, leading to entire vehicle burning and public safety risk
    
  • Incomplete and obsolete information on diesel fueling requirements, causing increased safety risk for drivers due to pollution and unnecessary driving