2022 Ram 1500 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Diesel Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD4-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
Combined
24
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

22.5MPG average-6.3% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 24 MPG · Owner reported avg: 22.5 MPG

Driving mix: City 43% / Highway 57%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 22.5 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 24 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
21
Hwy
29
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $3,500/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Regular Hybrid
City
19
Hwy
24
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Midgrade Hybrid
City
18
Hwy
22
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $4,000/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Midgrade
City
15
Hwy
21
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $4,450/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,500

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
418 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
5.7L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3L, 6-cylinder
Fuel Type
Diesel

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems562 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 562 owner complaints for the 2022 Ram 1500 4WD. Top reported issues include engine, electrical system and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
237
Electrical System
174
Power Train
98
Fuel System
74
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
61
Brakes
59
Steering
31
Visibility / Wipers
31

2022 Ram 1500 4WD problems by category: Engine: 237 complaints, Electrical System: 174 complaints, Power Train: 98 complaints, Fuel System: 74 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 61 complaints, Brakes: 59 complaints, Steering: 31 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 31 complaints.

37
Crashes Reported
7
Fires Reported
19
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 08/02/2024ODI#11606078
Problems started about a year after I built/purchased the vehicle. I started to experience stalling and hesitation when accelerating. At slower speeds, the truck shuts off, occasionally and the brake…
SteeringFiled: 11/25/2023ODI#11556807
While driving on the freeway at speeds of approximately 65-70 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly locked the steering wheel, depriving the driver of the ability to maneuver or control the vehicle safely. It…
Power TrainFiled: 12/15/2022ODI#11497636
Sat. 7/16/22 ~ 3:05pm (7,427 mi) - While pulling out of my neighborhood onto the main road, the truck abruptly shut itself off, went into PARK & applied the e-Brake with my truck sticking into the ro…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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