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2015 RAM 1500 owner complaints

1,414 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 3 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

powertrain 4 complaints shown

209 total in this category · severe · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/31/2019 76,000 mi ODI #11292288.0

EGR cooler cracked and leaked coolant onto the intake. This melted the intake and caused other damage. What happened to my vehicle sounds the same as NHTSA recall id 19v757.

12/30/2017 30,000 mi ODI #11057632.0

Put truck in park and exited vehicle and it rolled away in drive. Ran after it for 2 blocks until it jumped a curb and halted. No injuries but could have been serious.

12/30/2016 11,844 mi ODI #10938731.0

I put the 2015 Ram 1500 into park and removed the key, when I stepped out of the vehicle it started to roll backwards down my driveway. I was able to get back into the vehicle and apply the brake. I put the key back into the ignition and the park indicator light was on. I pulled the vehicle forward and put it into park again, when I took my foot off the brake it began to roll backwards down the driveway again. I applied the brake and pulled the vehicle forward again, I put the vehicle into park, this time the vehicle stayed in park and did not roll backwards.

12/28/2016 21,000 mi Crash ODI #10937858.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. After parking the vehicle, it rolled backwards down a hill 75 feet and crashed into trees. The transmission made contact with a three foot diameter rock, which cracked the transmission housing and bent the driveshaft. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired. The vehicle may be part of NHTSA action number: pe16014 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.

steering 4 complaints shown

333 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/30/2019 103,000 mi Crash ODI #11292088.0

Driving at 55 MPH and making a sweeping right hand turn the vehicle locked the steering wheel and caused the vehicle to enter the ditch. When towed to the dealer they found a failed electric power steering gear. There is a recall from Ram regarding eps system failure ,but this unit was not affected.

12/29/2021 ODI #11445426.0

Power Steering Assist is random. The steering is difficulty randomly changes between easy to difficult causing unexpected steering changes. This Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit is NOT part of a similar recall (NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000); however, the symptoms are identical. This EPS unit serial number is TIC3394C5021

12/29/2020 50,000 mi ODI #11385462.0

The air suspension on my 2015 Ram 1500 has been failing (blowing fuses while driving, freezing up and failing to inflate before startup) each winter for the past three years. As mentioned above, the system can fail while operating the vehicle, due to blown fuses from an electrical short in the system. It also can just fail to inflate on cold days. The system apparently was not installed with an air drying capability causing these issues above and this should be expected in colder climates. The air suspension is a 'closed' system, but was built is capable of pulling in air from the outside under certain conditions (meaning it is not a closed system). Given the fact this ability was incorporated into the system, an air drying system should have been included as well. It is a critical s

12/27/2019 50,000 mi ODI #11291647.0

Tl* the contact's girlfriend owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the power assist failed to operate without warning. The contact stated that the power assist would only operate intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to lafontaine Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of clinton (1111 w michigan ave, clinton, mi 49236) where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist was faulty. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 16v167000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

brakes 3 complaints shown

90 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/31/2024 86,000 mi ODI #11633428.0

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS, Traction Control, and Brake warning lights remained illuminated, and the brake pedal was not firm while depressed. The vehicle was taken to two local mechanics who diagnosed the ABS Module as faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified and informed that the ABS module was on backorder and not available for purchase. The manufacturer has not yet contacted us. The failure mileage was 86,000,

12/29/2023 ODI #11562499.0

ABS control unit and ABS pump failure, repaired and more failures. Repair is to keep buying new expensive parts that will fail again. This ABS system is poorly designed or the feedback control component is poorly designed. It doesn't work properly, repairing it is not answer, parts are back ordered for months or years AND IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE, HIGH SPEED SAFETY, WHERE PEOPLE DIE DUE TO NOT EMERGENCY STOPPING CORRECTLY. GET ON IT. HOW MANY FAILURES DO YOU NEED TO SEE?

12/29/2021 ODI #11445484.0

The abs module is throwing lights which then of course disables my cruise control. Also with no antilock brakes it definitely puts not only myself but others at risk in the case I have to stop quickly or on lwet/slick roads. We have had it to a shop and have a quoted price of 2500 to fix. I had no problems whatsoever with this until I started the truck one morning and the lights came on. Upon further research I have seen this is a problem with alot of Dodge trucks which leads me to believe that we need to revisit the part.

electrical 3 complaints shown

105 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/31/2015 36,000 mi ODI #10817175.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on multiple occasions where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be cleaned and the computer needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 36,000.

12/29/2016 5,000 mi ODI #10938418.0

While both driving, accelerating, stopped, starting, slowing and parked, the electrical components specifically the lights that illuminate the dash board on the RPM and speedometer gauges, start blinking (like a strobe) which is a huge distraction. The only remedy is to turn the dashboard lights all the way up, to where they should be while driving during daytime conditions. This causes a huge distraction since the interior is fully illuminated on dark roads. Due to the horrible Ram design of the headlights which don't project anything, this is a huge problem trying to navigate roadways with either the blinking dashboard or the lights all the way up. *tr

12/27/2025 ODI #11707232.0

The main ABS module has an internal electrical failure and shuts down. The failure affects the ABS, Traction Control, Trailer brake system and Cruise control to all be inoperable until replaced. The Module is unavailable from dealership with no known date of arrival.

other 3 complaints shown

12/29/2020 66,000 mi ODI #11385387.0

P0364 fuel sensor failure. Gas instrument gauge suddenly goes empty while in motion and no longer works. Defective fuel sending unit sensor. This is a safety issue to have failing parts inside gas tank.

12/28/2022 54,000 mi ODI #11499204.0

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 40 - 70 MPH, the tailgate failed to function as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

12/27/2023 ODI #11562120.0

The reason for the submission is regarding the unresolved safety recall, NHTSA Recall Number22V-406. Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary Some 2014-2020 MY Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine may have been built with a high pressure fuel pump ("HPFP") that could fail prematurely. A HPFP failure may introduce internally failed component debris into the fuel system potentially causing fuel starvation. Safety Risk Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of motive power, which can cause a vehicle to crash without prior warning.

engine 2 complaints shown

241 total in this category · severe · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/30/2020 272,000 mi ODI #11385677.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his vehicle was idle, the vehicle began to overheat and white smoke started coming from the engine without warning. The contact immediately shut off the vehicle to prevent it from catching on fire. The contact then called an independent mechanic who arrived and inspected the vehicle. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that an abnormal clicking sound was coming from the engine since experiencing the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.*dt*jb

12/29/2025 184,000 mi ODI #11707566.0

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V475000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH and merging onto the highway, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle stalled. The check engine and the Electronic Throttle Control warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The contact stated that upon attempting to drive onto the highway, the failure recurred, and the vehicle went into LIMP mode. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or to an independe

cruise control 1 complaint shown

45 total in this category · severe · avg repair $600 · see cruise control cluster analysis →
12/30/2020 47,238 mi Crash ODI #11385590.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while sitting idle and the brake depressed when the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward. The vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front. The contact stated that they had to turn the vehicle off in order to stop the vehicle from accelerating. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver in the vehicle that was crashed into received injuries and medical attention was needed. The vehicle was towed however the vehicle had to put the vehicle in drive in order for the vehicle's wheels to unlock and move onto the flatbed. The contact spoke with the dealer (steve white motors 3470 us hwy 70 se, newton, nc 28658, (828) 464-3458) who informed them that they were unable to identify the cause of th

Showing 300 of 1,414 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/RAM/1500#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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