2022 Ram 1500 HFE 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Diesel Standard Pickup Trucks 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
23
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
Combined
26
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
23
Hwy
33
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Regular Hybrid
City
20
Hwy
26
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,250

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,250

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
384 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
13.7 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
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

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,590/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,437/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,243/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,386/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,609/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,602/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,226/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,664/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,506/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,566/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 26 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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 HFE 2WD. 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 HFE 2WD 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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