How much does the 2022 RAM 1500 cost?

Prices have softened 5.84% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 9,534 listings available, which suggests solid inventory for comparison shopping.

If you find a listing below $33,444.45, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2022 RAM 1500 a good car?

Yes — the 4.78/5 user rating points to strong owner satisfaction, and the expert rating is 7.67/10. The standout strength is Look and feel at 10/10.

Owners consistently praise the truck’s exceptional comfort, luxurious ride, great power, and value for money. They also highlight the beautiful interior and thoughtful features, which line up with the truck’s upscale cabin and polished road manners.

The main trade-offs are the expensive diesel option and the lack of standard advanced safety features. In practical terms, that means you’re getting a truck that feels premium and capable, but you may need to pay up for the powertrain and safety equipment you want.

The Ram 1500 fits especially well if you want a full-size truck that leans toward comfort, style, and everyday usability rather than a stripped-down workhorse. With 32.8% of listings marked as good or great deals, there’s enough market activity to shop selectively.

Is the 2022 RAM 1500 reliable?

Owners rate it 4.78/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback also points to a truck that feels dependable, trouble-free, and easy to live with over time. That kind of praise matters for used buyers because it suggests the truck is doing the day-to-day work without creating frustration.

The expert evaluation reinforces that impression with strong notes on comfort, ride quality, and overall drivability. The truck also comes across as well-built and refined, which supports confidence in long-term ownership.

If you’re shopping used, the biggest risk is not basic durability so much as buying a poorly maintained example with expensive options or neglected systems.

What should I look for when buying a used 2022 RAM 1500?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 84% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully, because accident-free listings are common but not guaranteed. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection that focuses on the truck’s electronics, braking behavior, and any signs of heavy towing or hard use. Pay close attention to cabin condition, suspension feel, and whether the truck’s features work as intended.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Lower trims can miss some of the more desirable convenience and safety equipment, while higher trims add more upscale features and a richer cabin experience.
• Powertrain: Engine choices include a standard 3.6-liter V6 with eTorque, an available 5.7-liter V8 with or without eTorque, and an EcoDiesel V6 that delivers strong torque and up to 12,560 pounds of towing capacity depending on configuration.
• Safety package: Lower trims include lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage, and rear cross-traffic alert. Higher trims can add automatic high beams, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, a head-up display, surround-view camera, rain-sensing wipers, and parking assistance.
• Infotainment: Big Horn and above get Uconnect 5, with an 8.4-inch or 12-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Alexa Built-in, connected services, and available WiFi access.
• Fuel efficiency: The EcoDiesel is rated at 24 mpg combined, and the test truck averaged 24.8 mpg on our loop.

Which 2022 RAM 1500 trim should I buy?

The 2022 RAM 1500 is offered in 7 trim levels: Tradesman, Big Horn, Limited, TRX, and several other trims referenced in the model’s equipment descriptions.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: Tradesman is the most basic path, and it lacks many of the more advanced driver-assistance and luxury features that show up higher in the lineup.
• Sweet-spot trim: Big Horn is the best value-oriented step up because it brings Uconnect 5 and a more modern infotainment experience without jumping all the way to luxury pricing.
• Premium/top trim: Limited is the most compelling upscale choice if you want the richest interior, the strongest luxury feel, and the most polished everyday experience.
• Off-road trim: TRX is the performance-focused outlier, so it makes sense only if you specifically want the high-output, high-cost specialty version.

Higher trims are where you’ll find the more complete safety package, including the Advanced Safety Group and Rebel Safety Group features.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2022 RAM 1500?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so you can shop carefully and still find value.

• Deal availability: 32.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 9,534 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.84% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 84.0% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $33,444.45, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2022 RAM 1500's resale value?

The current average of $34,068 sits slightly below last year's $36,181.

That price movement suggests the market has cooled enough to help you buy more selectively today. For a future seller, that can be a mixed signal: you may not see rapid appreciation, but you’re also entering ownership at a lower baseline than a year ago.

If demand stays steady, the truck’s strong comfort, utility, and broad appeal should help support resale interest. The current pricing trend also gives you a clearer path to buying at a level that leaves room for future depreciation.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.78/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2022 RAM 1500 safe?

The Ram 1500 earns a Top Safety Pick rating from IIHS when equipped with all of its driver aids, and a five-star overall rating from NHTSA, though it also posts four-star frontal-impact ratings for the driver and front passenger.

It earns a 6/10 safety score from our experts.

Lower trims include lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage, and rear cross-traffic alert. Higher trims can add the Advanced Safety Group or Rebel Safety Group, which bring automatic high beams, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, a head-up display, surround-view camera, rain-sensing wipers, and parking assistance.

One caveat is that the rear automatic braking system can be overly sensitive in some driveway situations, and the lane-keep assist can feel too assertive at times. That means you should pay close attention to how the truck’s driver aids behave during your test drive.

Should I buy a 2022 RAM 1500 or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2022 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2022 if:

• 32.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 84% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.84% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.78/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It adds Uconnect 5 and a cleaner, more modern feature set.

Consider the 2021 if:

• At $31,399, the 2021 costs less than the current year's $34,068 average.
• It brings the TRX performance halo and a high-output personality.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $37,637, the 2023 costs more than the current year's $34,068 average.
• It continues the same upscale formula with a spacious cabin and strong ride quality.

The bottom line: If you want the best balance of price, comfort, and modern tech, the 2022 is the smart default. If you’re especially price-sensitive, the 2021 can save you money, while the 2023 makes sense if you want to spend more for a newer-year example.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 14, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.