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.
2015 RAM 1500 powertrain problems
severe 209 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
209
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
26crashes
5fires
8injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 209 powertrain complaints filed for the 2015 RAM 1500, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 11 model years of RAM 1500 we track for powertrain problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 209.
Owners have filed 209 powertrain complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
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.
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…
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…
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Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2015 RAM 1500?
It's a meaningful issue. 209 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Across the 132 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most powertrain failures cluster between 28,000 and 73,000 miles, with the median around 55,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 28,000; a quarter make it past 73,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/RAM/1500.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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