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 208 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
208
Recalls
0
Crashes
26
Avg fix
$2,500
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 DR…
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 PA…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2015 ram 1500?
It's a meaningful issue. 208 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?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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