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2022 Ram 1500 Classic

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 1500 Classic.

The 2022 Ram 1500 Classic is serviced with 7.0 quarts of 0W-20 engine oil, a specification that defines its routine maintenance alongside a reliability record of 587 owner complaints and 15 recalls. Engine issues rank as the top complaint area, carrying over the principal concern tracked in earlier model years. Against the 2019–2021 range—where complaints reached a high of 1,449 in 2019 and a low of 610 in 2020—the 2022 figure sits below that prior floor, meaning this model year extends the downward trajectory in reported owner grievances.

Model year20242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · 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 sizeP265/70R17 113ROEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0; Optional: 8.0-9.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter68386779AA alt 68441763AA
Spark plugSP149125AF alt SP143877AB
Battery56029635AC
Front wiper blades55277446AC
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 04893865AC
Cabin air filter68548579AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length226 in
Overall width79.1 in
Overall height76.8 in
Wheelbase140.6 in
Curb weight4949 lb
Track (front / rear)68.1 / 67.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

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-20 engine oil, 75W-85 · Synthetic · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 130.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.98 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.77 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 3 · DOT 4
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · Synthetic · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · Synthetic · 75W-90

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.83 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.67 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugRear: 52.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugRear: 52.0 ft-lbs
Differential Fill PlugRear: 52.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugRear: 52.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts130.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugBW 44-44: 18.0 ft-lbs; BW 44-45: 15.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugBW 44-44: 18.0 ft-lbs; BW 44-45: 15.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugBW 44-44: 18.0 ft-lbs; BW 44-45: 15.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque11.0-15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-Oil 12
Oil Capacity6.0 oz
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND-Oil 12
Oil Capacity6.0 oz

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Upper) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Place jack stands as far out as possible under both lower control arms. Step 3: The vehicle can now be lowered onto the jack stands supporting as much weight as possible. Step 4: Remove front tires. Step 5: Place plunger on upper side of upper ball joint making sure that it is perpendicular to boss machined surface. Step 6: Use a pry bar between upper control arm and knuckle to pry upward. Step 7: Document movement from the dial indicator. Step 8: Replace upper control arm and ball joint if travel exceeds specifications.
Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Use a vehicle lift to raise and safely support the vehicle. Step 20.02 in
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 125° without the use of a torque wrench. Step 5: In Reverse order of tightening, loosen all bolts. Step 6: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 7: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 8: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 9: 130° without the use of a torque wrench.22 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Lower Intake9 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 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 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Parking Brake System (adjust) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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 2019 model year stands out as a clear outlier with 1,449 complaints and 29 recalls — roughly double the 2020 figures (610 complaints, 13 recalls) and 2021 figures (655 complaints, 14 recalls) — indicating a turbulent launch year followed by meaningful stabilization. Year-by-year totals for 2022 are not included in the federal record provided, so a direct quantitative comparison is not possible, but the available 2022 profile is telling: the Engine category leads at 70 complaints, followed by Unknown or Other (44), Electrical System (41), and a combined Power Train/Electrical/Engine bucket (25), a pattern that points to engine and electrical faults as chronic rather than acute issues carried forward from the steady-state years. The 23 crash-related and 6 fire-related complaints filed against 2022 units are not negligible and warrant case-by-case review of the underlying NHTSA narratives to determine whether they reflect isolated incidents or a systemic defect — the data does not specify a root cause for the leading engine category. Positioned at the end of the 2019–2021 stabilization arc, the 2022 Classic appears to inherit chronic issues rather than any new spike, which is a mildly favorable signal against the 2019 baseline. The practical takeaway: a 2022 Ram 1500 Classic is a defensible used buy, but a pre-purchase inspection should target the engine and electrical systems specifically, and the crash and fire filings should be reviewed individually before purchase.

15
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
844
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
585
Owner complaints
23 involved a crash · 6 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 587 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine70
Unknown Or Other44
Electrical System41
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine25
Steering22
Electrical System,Engine22
Power Train22
Fuel/Propulsion System17

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 844 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1131232026-06-29Service BrakesSPRING KIT - DISC BRAKE PAD
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 (--)

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 1500 Classic take?

7.0 qt of Mopar, Pennzoil or Shell Helix 0W-20 meeting MS-6395. Always refer to engine oil filler cap for correct grade., per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 1500 Classic have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.