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2022 Ram ProMaster 1500

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

The 2022 Ram ProMaster 1500 is a versatile cargo van built on the ProMaster platform, featuring a spacious interior and a 6.0‑quart capacity for engine oil, which is recommended to be 0W‑20. Its 2022 iteration continues the model’s focus on payload efficiency, while the van’s engine remains the primary point of owner concern, accounting for 587 complaints across the model year, a figure that is relatively high but tempered by a moderate recall count of 15. This context places the 2022 ProMaster 1500 within a broader reliability narrative that signals ongoing engine-related issues, urging researchers to scrutinize maintenance and service data when evaluating its long‑term performance.

Model year202620252024202320222020

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque145.0 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 68191349AC. 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 sizeLT225/75R16/E 115/112ROEM · verified
Wheel / rim6 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68191349AC
Engine air filter52022424AA
Spark plugSP225755AB
Battery68192809AB
Front wiper blades68159682AA alt 68159681AA
Thermostat68217305AH
Cabin air filter68535618AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length213 in
Overall width80.7 in
Overall height99.2 in
Wheelbase135.8 in
Curb weight4795 lb
Track (front / rear)71.3 / 70.5 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the ProMaster 1500 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.1–13.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.10 sec — 2014 Cargo Van (136WB HR)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Cargo Van (136WB HR) 3.6L V68.10 sec16.50 sec280 hpFWD
2014ProMaster 2500 Cargo Van (159WB HR) 3.6L V68.20 sec16.50 sec280 hpFWD
2014ProMaster 2500 Cargo Van (159WB HR) 3.6L V68.50 sec16.80 sec280 hpFWD
2014EcoDiesel Cargo Van (118WB LR) 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-413.40 sec19.70 secFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 145.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.5 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Coolant Capacity10.5 qt
Engine OilSynthetic · 0W-20 · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts145.0 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tire and wheel assembly can now be removed. Step 3: Attach a dial indicator mount to the steering knuckle and align the plunger in the direction of the ball joint stud axis. Plunger should be touching the rear of the ball joint socket in lower control arm. Step 4: Zero dial indicator by pushing up on the lower control arm. Step 5: Insert a pry bar between lower control arm and knuckle from the front of vehicle. Step 6: Push up the knuckle from the lower control arm until the needle of the indicator stops moving. Step 7: Document reading on dial and replace lower ball joint if reading exceeds specifications.
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

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 Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
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 2022 model year represents a pronounced spike in reported issues compared to the adjacent 2021 and 2023 model years, which logged only 4 and 1 total complaints respectively, while 2022 data shows 70 engine-related complaints, 44 unspecified issues, 41 electrical system complaints, and 25 combined powertrain-electrical-engine concerns. Federal records further indicate 23 crash complaints and 6 fire complaints for 2022, contrasting sharply with the minimal safety incident reports in the surrounding years, suggesting this model sits at the peak of a reliability arc that improved substantially by 2023. Across this generation, recalls remain at zero for all three years, though technical service bulletins increased from 8 in 2021 to 13 in 2023, indicating ongoing refinement efforts by the manufacturer. Given the concentration of serious safety-related complaints and the high volume of engine and electrical issues specific to 2022, prospective buyers should exercise caution and prioritize the demonstrably improved 2023 model year instead.

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 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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 ProMaster 1500 take?

6.0 qt of Mopar Full Synthetic 0W-20 meeting MS-6395., per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 ProMaster 1500 have open recalls?

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