The 2022 Ram 2500 has plenty of high-tech features, a stout towing capability, and one of the nicest interiors on the market for a heavy-duty truck. There are a couple of minor downsides, such as a suboptimal driving position and a noisy diesel engine. In the end, though, the Ram 2500 is one of our favorite trucks on the market, and we'd absolutely recommend a test drive.
The 2022 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty is ready to serve when you need more payload and towing capacity than a light-duty Ram 1500 can deliver but you don't need the whole enchilada supplied by the Ram 3500 Heavy Duty. The Ram 2500 can handle up to 4,010 pounds of payload and offers 20,000 pounds of trailer towing capacity when properly equipped. There's also the Ram 2500 Power Wagon, which comes with a variety of modifications that considerably enhance its off-road capabilities.
Naturally, Chevrolet, Ford and GMC also field trucks in this segment, and the Ram sits smack dab in the middle of them when it comes to capability. What this means is you can choose the truck you like the most, confident that it will get the job done. And there is plenty to like about the Ram 2500. Check out our test team's Expert Rating for more opinions and analysis of the 2022 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty.
Edmunds Expert Rating
edmunds TESTED
by the Edmunds Experts
Good
7.9
out of 10
We drove the 2022 Ram 2500 on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.
Performance
7.5/10
How does the 2500 drive? For such a massive rig, the Ram 2500 accelerates, handles and stops reasonably well. Full-throttle acceleration is gradual but totally adequate. Our 4WD test truck needed 8.3 seconds to cover 0-60 mph at the Edmunds test track, which is respectable for the segment. A simulated-panic stop from 60 mph took 140 feet — which is also an average distance for a heavy-duty truck.
Around corners, the steering feels appropriately light, but the handling limits are low. If you ignore the 2500's size, it's actually pretty drivable in the city. For off-road use, the available Power Wagon model has some serious off-road capability that most other heavy-duty trucks don't offer.
Comfort
8/10
How comfortable is the 2500? Both the front and back seats of the Ram 2500 are extremely comfortable. The seats are well padded and well bolstered, and they have lots of adjustments. Soft-touch surfaces are nice for hands and elbows. And the ride on the highway is as good as you can expect in a 2500 — which is to say bumpy but not disturbing.
Climate control is operated via touchscreen and some button controls, but the touchscreen functions are hard to find. With the optional diesel powertrain, there's a lot of vibration coming up through the pedals and steering wheel as well as a constant drone on the highway — that's not completely unheard of for the class but still annoying.
Interior
8/10
How’s the interior? From the basic, no-frills Tradesman to the top-trim Limited, the Ram 2500 has an appealing interior. The buttons and interior controls are laid out in a logical and easy-to-use manner, and there's enough space in every seating position for adults. Getting in and out isn't an issue thanks to the optional power-deployable side steps and big openings from all four doors. The only minor downside is the driving position, which some drivers might find too elevated.
Technology
8.5/10
How’s the tech? The Ram's top-end 12.3-inch touchscreen is only rivaled by much more expensive luxury systems from Mercedes and Audi. The crisp, clear screen has an easy-to-learn organizational structure. But we also like the less expensive 8.4-inch touchscreen. Both of them offer easy access to your connected smartphone and voice controls that work well.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration operates seamlessly, and you'll find all the USB ports you could ask for. Those willing to spend extra for great sound can opt for an excellent 17-speaker premium stereo. Driver aids such as adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring are effective without being intrusive.
Towing and Storage
8.5/10
How are the towing and storage? As you'd expect from a truck such as the Ram 2500, towing and hauling capability is massive. The available rear air suspension's exclusive kneeling function makes loading and trailer hookups easy. The Ram's maximum payload and towing capacities are impressive, even among the admittedly strong competition.
The Ram 2500's center console storage bin is huge, and the rear half of the cab has cavernous cargo capacity as well. If you're carrying kids, the ultra-wide back seat can easily hold three child seats, and the seat anchors are accessible.
Fuel Economy
7.5/10
How’s the fuel economy? The EPA exempts heavy-duty trucks from fuel economy ratings. Depending on conditions and driving style, our test truck with the diesel engine ranged between 15 and 20 mpg, which is pretty respectable for a truck this big and capable.
Value
7.5/10
Is the 2500 a good value? Ram is really leading the way, with impressive controls and high-quality materials that feel worthy of the price tag. The exterior body panels and add-on extras such as the bed cover are well put together too. The Ram 2500 has similar warranty coverage to its main rivals from Chevy and Ford.
In this class, the sky's the limit when it comes to pricing. A Ram 2500 can easily crest $70,000, but so can a heavy-duty Ford or Chevy. Don't get too carried away with the options list and you should be fine.
Wildcard
7.5/10
The Ram 2500 is a big truck with a big personality. It's one of the classiest trucks in the segment, yet it's still somehow intimidating as you see it driving down the road. But like other heavy-duty trucks, it's not exactly fun to drive on a daily basis, especially if you're on anything other than wide-open country roads.
2022 Ram 2500 trim level differences
The Ram 2500 is available in three cab styles: regular cab, crew cab and Mega Cab (an extended crew cab). The seven trim levels are Tradesman, Big Horn, Lone Star, Power Wagon, Laramie, Limited Longhorn and Limited.
Which 2500 trim does Edmunds recommend?
Because it is available in all three of the Ram 2500's cab styles and paves the path to a wider array of features and options, the 2500 Big Horn (known as the Lone Star in Texas) is our recommendation. You can stick with this model's standard equipment at a budget-friendly price or tailor the truck to your preferences with numerous upgrades to improve the truck's capability, comfort, technology and more.
The 2022 Ram 2500 has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 3 out of 5, ranks it #12 out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Reliability Rating by RepairPal
3 out of 5 stars3/5Average
#12 out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Currently only driven my brand new 2500 Tradesman Diesel for a day and a half, when it would not go into reverse then check engine light came on. Once I was finally able to find a dealer that wouldn't make me wait a week to bring it in, I found out it wasnt just the solenoid pack that was bad. Metal shards all through the transmission. Been waiting a week to get Ram to authorize a new … transmission and then at least another week to actually get it shipped. Will be close to an entire month before I get to drive it again. Really concerned with what else I am going to have to deal with now.
2 Years 4 months later. All is well. not a single problem. I would buy this again. Love this truck.
1 year and 10 months later, we have 31 thousand miles on it. Runs and drives like a Top. No problems what so ever.
I changed the oil myself regularly using Pennzoil 0W 40 KN oil Filter. Rotate the tires at the dealer or local tire shop whichever one suits me when they need arrives. I … have absolutely zero regrets and would buy this all over again it’s a wonderful truck.
Great Truck, everything works as expected. No issues. Uconnect 5 auto updates automatically its neat to see. I cant say enough about it. I have the Laramie and its interior is amazing. It’s Truely the luxury of trucks. We chose the Hemi and instead of the Cummins, It sounds great and has a nice rumble to it. We also chose the 4.10 gears instead of the 3.73 for better towing and pep. But you suffer like with any gear up grad a little in gas milage about 2 mpg. It drives nice, my wife was surprised as to how it takes the curves of our county roads. Make sure you get running boards lol I'm 5'10" With the 20" rims and the 285 tires you need them. The vision or the road is great sitting up high. We love it.
I custom order the truck in mid-February, 2022 and it didn't arrived at the dealership until late July. On the day I picked up the new truck, odometer already had 42mi on it. After completed all the paperwork and ready to leave the dealership, I discovered truck's front parking sensors didn't work.
10 days and 300mi of driving later, I noticed there were oil spots all over my driveway. … Looked underneath the truck and could visually see oil dripping from different area under the truck but couldn't see where the leak(s) came from. Took the truck back on 8/2/22 and was told that there were 3 different leaks, transmission, DEF line and shocks. It's been two weeks since dropping off the truck and it is still sitting in the Service dept waiting for parts and repairs to be done.
Completely frustrated and dissatisfied with the quality control and workmanship aspects with this truck manufacturer.
I'm hoping they can find a way to provide some kind of remedy for the troubles that I'm going through.
I got the long horn 2500 with the diesel engine package and here are the issues.
1. The buckles on the back of the front seat pockets fell off.
2. There is an on going audio thumping due to the ANC system (active noise cancelation)
3. The tint on the front driver and passenger windows came with bubbles in it.
4. Silver wheel well screw that is not painted like the rest on both passenger … and driver side.
5. Uconnect system has tons of bugs. You will have to reset it frequently holding down the volume and the tune button for 20 seconds for a forced reboot.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Ram 2500, so we've included reviews for other years of the 2500 since its last redesign.
This available feature turns the LED headlights up to 15 degrees in the direction the driver steers to improve visibility at night.
Digital Rearview Mirror with Tow Mode
Uses a camera to show an unobstructed view of what's behind the truck on the rearview mirror display. When towing, the system uses a camera mounted to the trailer.
Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking
Warns the driver when a collision might occur and, if the driver takes no action, applies the brakes to prevent or mitigate a crash.
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
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