2022 Ram 1500 TRX 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 10 | 14 | 12 | $6,800 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 748 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 24.8 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 6.2L 8-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
- 6.2L, 8-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Premium Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $5,613/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $7,446/yrHIGHEST | +$1,833 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $4,860/yrLOWEST | $-753 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $5,170/yr | $-443 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $5,653/yr | +$40 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $5,638/yr | +$25 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $6,989/yr | +$1,376 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $5,773/yr | +$160 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $5,430/yr | $-183 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $5,560/yr | $-53 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 12 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
Owner-Reported Problems562 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 562 owner complaints for the 2022 Ram 1500 TRX 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
2022 Ram 1500 TRX 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, Visibility / Wipers: 31 complaints, Steering: 31 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
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.