2015 Ram 1500
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 1,445
- Recalls
- 18
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 1,445 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1,275 |
| 2014 | 1,766 |
| 2015 | 1,445 |
| 2016 | 1,545 |
| 2017 | 877 |
| 2018 | 658 |
| 2019 | 1,484 |
| 2020 | 633 |
| 2021 | 679 |
| 2022 | 614 |
| 2023 | 200 |
| 2024 | 75 |
| 2025 | 353 |
| 2026 | 97 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
23% · 339 reportsMost commonly citing power steering fluid and electric power assist system.
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the Electronic power steering assist keeps going in and out. it will work fine for about three months then it goes out for a month or so. it is very hard to steer and could cause someone to lose control and crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03
Engine
23% · 335 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while hauling a 2018 Jayco Hummingbird at 50 MPH, the "Low Voltage Battery" warning message appeared on the instrument panel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-21
Power train
16% · 225 reportsMost commonly citing axle assembly and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
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I put my truck in park on the electronic transmission control with engine running walked away about 20 yards when the truck started rolling I tried to run after it but only got myself hurt and the truck took out a mailbox and fence.these electronic...
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-15
Also filed under Electrical system
Fuel/propulsion system
11% · 164 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Driving down the freeway Without warning vehicle dashboard started throwing out all kind of code warnings. Vehicle went into limp mode. Vehicle started on fire. Dealership states the blue def system was at fault.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-13
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
11% · 158 reportsMost commonly citing software and ignition.
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My truck was idling in park with brake on. My truck jumped out of park into drive and ran into a tree with no body in drivers seat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-06
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while in park, the front and rear driver side doors and the inner part of the rear end caught fire. The fire extinguished itself. A police report was filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-06
Also filed under Structure
ABS module has failed and causes traction control and cruise control not to work. Ram says the part is unavailable. The vehicle is unsafe to operate like this.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-16
Also filed under Service brakes
Safety timeline
18 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first
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2015Complaint volume 1,445 complaints filed for this model year.
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2015-07-24Recall queryClosed 2016-01-05 Software security vulnerability
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2015-08-25Equipment15V461000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015...
Remedy: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge.
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2015-09-08Air bags, seat belts15V460000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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2015-10-07Air bags15V534000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab trucks manufactured August 26, 2013, to August 8, 2015.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the right and left side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) for proper orientation and a foil patch will be installed on both sides of the headliner.
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2015-10-08Electrical system, engine and engine cooling15V517000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 diesel 4x2 trucks manufactured August 8, 2013, to July 2, 2015.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to confirm that the battery harness is correctly routed and secured. Any harness that shows evidence of wear will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge.
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2015-11-23Power train15V661000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured June 17, 2015, to September 28, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with rear axles that were incorrectly heat treated.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the axle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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2016-05-16Steering16V167000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to September 13, 2015.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS unit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S19.
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2016-07-01Equipment16E041000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners to remove the front seat covers and return them for a full refund. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S30.
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2016-12-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-01-25 Vehicle Rollaway
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2017-06-26Air bags17V302000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.
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2018-02-14Equipment17V824000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018.
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2018-02-26Power train17V821000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500...
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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2018-06-04Electrical system, vehicle speed control18V332000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM...
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018.
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2018-09-17Latches/locks/linkages, structure18V486000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U74.
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2019-05-23Latches/locks/linkages19V347000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019.
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2020-04-16Engine and engine cooling19V757000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020.
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2021-02-18Engine and engine cooling20V475000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines.
Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge.
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2022-05-26Air bags21V632000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022.
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2023-03-17Engineering analysisOpen High pressure fuel pump failure
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2023-08-04Recall queryOpen Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering
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2023-10-31Engine and engine cooling23V411000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023.
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2024-01-11Fuel system, diesel22V406000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022.
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2025-07-03Recall queryOpen Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Ram 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 339 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 335 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 225 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V461000 · Equipment
- Recall 15V460000 · Air bags, seat belts
- Recall 15V534000 · Air bags
- Recall 15V517000 · Electrical system, engine and engine cooling
- Recall 15V661000 · Power train
- Recall 16V167000 · Steering
- Recall 16E041000 · Equipment
- Recall 17V302000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V824000 · Equipment
- Recall 17V821000 · Power train
- Recall 18V332000 · Electrical system, vehicle speed control
- Recall 18V486000 · Latches/locks/linkages, structure
- Recall 19V347000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 19V757000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 20V475000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 21V632000 · Air bags
- Recall 23V411000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 22V406000 · Fuel system, diesel
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- Is the 2015 Ram 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Ram 1500 is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ram 1500?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Ram 1500 have?
- 18 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.