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2022 Ram 1500

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

The 2022 Ram 1500 features an engine configuration requiring 8.5 quarts of 5W-40 oil, a substantial fluid capacity that reflects the mechanical demands of its powertrain. That same engine stands out as the top area of concern among 587 total owner complaints, a figure further complicated by 15 separate recalls. When contextualized within the model's 2009-2021 complaint history, this year's issue count sits well below the 2014 peak of 1,734 complaints yet remains far above the 2009 low of just 37 issues. This positions the 2022 model in the moderate tier of the truck's reliability timeline, meaning it avoids the severe vulnerabilities of the worst years but fails to deliver the proven dependability of the earliest iterations.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-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 a BCI 94R · 730 CCA battery, 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.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified
High beam bulbAOEM · verified
Tire size275/65R18 116TOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0; Optional: 9.0, 8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 04884899AC
Engine air filter68386779AA alt 68441763AA
Fuel filter68436631AA
Spark plugSP143877AB alt SP196724AC
Battery56029635AC
Front wiper blades68339036AC
Serpentine belt68207171AD alt 05281957AA
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 68490088AA
Cabin air filter68548579AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length233.1 in
Overall width79.5 in
Overall height77.6 in
Wheelbase144.5 in
Curb weight4971 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 1500 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.8–6.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.80 sec — 2022 TRX Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022TRX Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 6.2L Supercharger V83.80 sec12.40 sec702 hp4x4
2022TRX Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 6.2L Supercharger V83.90 sec12.50 sec702 hp4x4
2022Limited Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 5.7L V8 + Elec6.40 sec14.90 sec395 hp4x4
2022Rebel G/T Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 5.7L V86.60 sec15.10 sec395 hp4x4
2021TRX Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 6.2L Supercharger V83.70 sec12.30 sec702 hp4x4
2021TRX Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 6.2L Supercharger V83.80 sec12.30 sec702 hp4x4
2021TRX Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 6.2L Supercharger V83.90 sec12.70 sec702 hp4x4
2021TRX Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 6.2L Supercharger V84.10 sec12.70 sec702 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 8.5 qt of 5W-40 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 130.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.98 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.5 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.98 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.98 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)4.41 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.91 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)10.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)32.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)Use new fasteners: 15.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts130.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugDrain: 6.6 ft-lbs; Fill: 26.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugDrain: 6.6 ft-lbs; Fill: 26.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing OrderFuel Injection Order: 1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.12 lbs
Oil TypeND-Oil 12
Oil Capacity4.0 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.12 lbs
Oil TypeFD46XG
Oil Capacity4.00 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 55.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 25.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueRear: 74.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.118; Rear: 0.803
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0006"
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0008"

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
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
14.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 22.04 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 6,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill)
Every 12,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Parking Brake System (adjust)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 90,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Engine 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 2022 Ram 1500 falls within the fifth generation (2019+), which saw a dramatic spike in complaints (1,449) and recalls (29) in its debut year, followed by a decline to 610 complaints and 13 recalls in 2020, and 655 complaints with 14 recalls in 2021. For the 2022 model year, the top complaint areas are Engine (70), Unknown or Other (44), and Electrical System (41), with 23 crash-related and 6 fire-related complaints reported—though the total number of complaints for 2022 is not provided in the record, so a direct comparison to prior years is incomplete. The recall and complaint trend across the generation shows a peak in 2013–2016, a trough in 2017–2018, then a sharp rise in 2019 followed by a settling in 2020–2021; the 2022 year appears to continue that stabilization, but the data does not specify root causes for its top complaints. Without full-year complaint totals or recall counts for 2022, it is impossible to definitively rank it against earlier years, but the available figures suggest it is a more mature, less problematic model than the 2019 launch year. **Takeaway:** The 2022 Ram 1500 is a reasonable buy within the fifth generation, provided you verify that all recalls for that model year have been addressed, as the data shows no alarming new issues but also lacks the full federal record to guarantee a trouble-free experience.

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 take?

8.5 qt of Mopar Synthetic 5W-40 Engine Oil Meeting MS 12991, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 1500 have open recalls?

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