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2015 RAM 2500 owner complaints

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

powertrain 4 complaints shown

40 total in this category · severe · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/28/2017 73,000 mi ODI #11057032.0

2015 Ram 2500 with the cummins 6.7 diesel, engine seems to loose all power during the initial start of accelerating from a stop light or stop sign for a few seconds. Which leaves me with partly in intersection like it stalling out.

12/18/2018 ODI #11162252.0

Chrysler recall u30 for trans solenoid pack was not performed by this dealer. And after complaints to fca, us; they agreed with dealer. Dealer did not perform recall because bolts were rusted and told me I was responsible for the cost of the 15 bolts; cost $187. Cost of the same item online at wit transmission parts is $7.68.

12/13/2015 27,900 mi ODI #10809916.0

At random times with the rear end pointed down hill. I start up the truck up in park, then shift into drive and when I release the brake the truck will roll backwards, I go back reapply the brakes as soon as I can wait a short time, then ease the brakes off slowly and it drives normally. The transmission slips backwards at random times when in drive. This has happened mostly after being parked, it has also happened when I have been stopped on the highway when waiting for road work.

12/11/2020 160,000 mi ODI #11383046.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked as the vehicle shifted to 4th gear. The contact stated that the RPM revved in manual shift mode. The contact managed to veer to the shoulder of the road turned the vehicle off and back on which resumed back to normal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to miller's Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (48 kelly island rd, martinsburg, wv 25401, (888) 373-4929) where it was diagnosed and determined that the shifter solenoid valve was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17v821000 (power train) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN wa

steering 3 complaints shown

43 total in this category · severe · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/24/2021 ODI #11444924.0

I received a recall for 19v021000 I went an had the dealer fix the recall an they welding the jam nuts as a temporary fix now I’m unable to have alignment la done so what am I supposed to do for alignment an for tire wear the fix is me spending 850 dollars for different control arms that should’ve been fixed the first time. The dealer stated that it was a temporary repair until Chrysler came up with a solution but it’s been three years an still no fix. Very unacceptable.

12/11/2020 160,000 mi ODI #11383054.0

Transmission never shifted correctly from the first day I bought this truck new. Drag link feel apart while making a left turn. This has been replaced. The transmission has had a new torque converter replaced but still never solved all the problems. Now the "f"[xxx] solenoid needs replacement shifting into 4th gear while on highway at 70 MPH. This happens various times. Just at the higher speeds above 50 MPH. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

12/11/2017 18,000 mi Crash ODI #11053917.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Ram 2500. While driving 65 MPH, the steering did not respond even when the steering column was moved. As a result, the vehicle drove into a ditch. The seat belts failed to tighten and the contact sustained bruises. A police report was filed and there was one injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to sport Chrysler Dodge Jeep (200 echestnut st, ft bragg, ca), but the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000. See also odi 11083519. *dsy

fuel system 2 complaints shown

12/29/2016 1,000 mi ODI #10938401.0

Diesel exhaust smell in cab sometimes very strong causes headaches dizziness when stopped at stoplights, signs, idling or moving slow. Opening windows does not really help unless you are moving, cannot sit an idle and stay in cab very long. Cool or cold weather seems to make it worse. Have had it into the dealer twice for the issue but they can never find it. *tr

11/28/2016 13,000 mi ODI #10928173.0

My truck has raw burning diesel exhaust coming in the air vents on the dash that poisoned my family for an entire year before we were aware of the problem. You can smell the solvent/spray paint type smell 100 foot diameter on a calm day. Parked 99% since may 5th because 1 dealership says its unsafe to drive and the other refuses to document the problem. It is now being towed to a third dealership. My son and I had elevated carbon monoxide levels in our blood the day the Ram mechanic advised us it was diesel exhaust.the skin on my face, arms,knees was blistering and falling off for several months. I first asked doctors in october 2015 and remained in the defective truck until may 2016. My vision was blurry when driving and my eyes were burning. We thought it was glue smell or new car smell.

wheels 2 complaints shown

5 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $400 · see wheels cluster analysis →
12/29/2016 8,000 mi ODI #10938404.0

80 PSI it too high in the rear tires, tires do not make good contact with road causing loss of control. Needs to be fixed.

11/27/2017 15,500 mi ODI #11048641.0

Firestone tires with only less than 16000 miles wore out which could cause a wreck if I have to drive vehicle in bad weather or rain. We noticed and even spoke to our dealer and mopar and nothing was done. You buy a new truck and pay over 50,000 for it you think the tire would last at least 3 to 6 yrs or at least 30,000 to 60,000 miles anyway.

engine 2 complaints shown

22 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/07/2017 ODI #11053290.0

2015 Dodge Ram 2500. Consumer writes in regards to diesel water pump safety recall. *ld updated 12/07/2017*js *js

11/25/2019 100,500 mi ODI #11282359.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Ram 2500. While driving 35 MPH, "5 MPH max speed in 150 miles" illuminated on the instrument panel. The miles began to count down as the contact continued to drive the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to ken nelson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (1000 n galena ave, dixon, il 61021, (815) 288-4455) where it was determined that a nox sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the repair would not be covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 100,500.

airbags 1 complaint shown

7 total in this category · severe · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/31/2016 30,000 mi ODI #10938922.0

Nothing has happened so far. Steering wheel switches for electronic display quit working. Air bag indicator flashes some time. Radio controls intermittent. Cruise control sometimes works, sometimes doesn't I suspect defective clock spring in this vehicle. I see there is a recall for other Fiat Chrysler models but not this one. I think this one needs to be included as well.

other 1 complaint shown

12/29/2016 ODI #10938402.0

On 6.7l cummins diesel there can be an unpredictably long ( up to 2 second) delay between when the accelerator is pressed and when the truck actually begins to accelerate. This is not turbo lag (which may limit the amount of power until the turbo spools up). This is not a stumble. This is an actual delay in the computer applying fuel to the engine. It is total dead time as if the accelerator was not pressed at all. It happens under the worst of conditions, when you need hard acceleration and need it now. It happens when you attempt to accelerate quickly, especially when you were coasting or had just let off of the pedal. These are conditions that often occur in traffic with many other vehicles nearby. The long delay between throttle application and engine response is extremely dangerous. M

suspension 1 complaint shown

8 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $900 · see suspension cluster analysis →
12/26/2023 ODI #11561964.0

At 40/50 mph if you hit a bump the front end shakes violently and is hard to control the vehicle

electrical 1 complaint shown

23 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/16/2020 40,000 mi ODI #11383795.0

The navigation does not track my vehicle properly. The key fobs fail over 50% of the time. The uconnect application on my phone fails to work over 50% of the time and truck will not start, lock or unlock. The truck says the key fob left the vehicle when it is still in the vehicle causing a safety concern when driving. Even with new batteries in the fobs. The updates have failed different times due to something called the sierra bolo wireless card. The more and more I have explored what could be the issue, the more cases like this I see and wondering why there is no recall on it. This started taking place as soon as I purchased it in the fall of 2017.

brakes 1 complaint shown

10 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/04/2023 ODI #11558446.0

My 2015 Ram 1500 Big Horn Has Intermittent ABS and traction control lights, no cruise or 4x4 The SEBS and ABS lights, and alarm will start flashing and dinging. then goes out, but come back on when on wet road. Truck slides around with loss of traction.

body 1 complaint shown

5 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
12/02/2021 ODI #11442385.0

Tailgate opened while driving causing contents and slide out damaging the tailgate. Tailgate has automatic locking feature but failed. Recall notice shows that a repair was done but still failed.

cruise control 1 complaint shown

13 total in this category · severe · avg repair $600 · see cruise control cluster analysis →
11/28/2017 42,000 mi ODI #11051041.0

On november 4, 2017 at about 10:30 am after hard acceleration to 70 MPH on an open four lane highway in clear weather, and application of brakes, the truck re-accelerated on its own with no pressure on the fuel pedal. Upon application of the brakes, the truck slowed but when pressure removed from the brakes, the truck re-accelerated. It took three separate applications of the brakes, before the unintended acceleration stopped, and the truck was again under control. The truck was taken later that day to a local auto parts store, and the codes scanned. There was no indication of anything amiss. The following week the truck was taken to the dealership where it was purchased. They again scanned the codes, which revealed no malfunctions. The mechanics test drove the truck trying to repli

Showing 300 of 211 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/RAM/2500#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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