Is the 2015 Ram 3500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Ram 3500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ram 3500?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Ram 3500 have?

16 recalls on file for this model year.

2015 Ram 3500

● Typical for this model

2015 Ram 3500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:17.600Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 137
Recalls: 16
Investigations: 4
Top problem: Power train

Complaints per year

2015: 137 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	6
2008	4
2009	3
2010	0
2011	0
2012	0
2013	114
2014	202
2015	137
2016	134
2017	309
2018	797
2019	138
2020	115
2021	62
2022	190
2023	17
2024	45
2025	42
2026	27

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

23% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing differential unit.

CRASHFIREINJURY

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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Ram 3500. While driving at various speeds, smoke appeared under the hood and the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-11

Also filed under Electrical system and engine and engine cooling

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 3500. The contact stated that after his wife started the vehicle, the transmission failed to shift into the intended gear because the gear shifter was loose.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-27

Engine

20% · 28 reports

FIRE

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Vehicle was parked and caught in fire in the engine compartment

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-12

My Dodge Ram truck was the subject of three safety recalls, two of which were completed December 12, 2018. A third safety recall, T25/NHTSA 17V-302, that, at the time of my fire incident, had not been approved by Chrysler for the work to be done.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-19

I own a 2015 Ram 3500 equipped with the 6.7L Cummins diesel engine. An authorized Ram dealership diagnosed an engine oil leak originating from the timing gear housing-to-engine block/cylinder block gasket.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-06

Also filed under Steering and suspension

Service brakes

18% · 24 reports

CRASH

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ABS Module / HCU (Hydraulic Control Unit Failure) causing abs MIL on. Fault code C0020

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-30

Steering

16% · 22 reports

CRASH

Electrical system

14% · 19 reports

FIREINJURY

Safety timeline

16 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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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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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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2016-09-14Steering16V559000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 RAM 2500 trucks, and RAM 3500 trucks and cab chassis.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will weld on a new track bar frame bracket or replace the frame of the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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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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2017-08-30Wheels17V499000 Streetcar ORV LLC, dba American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks, modified by AEV to be equipped with cast aluminum Katla 8.5" road wheels.

Remedy: AEV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels with wheels of similar value, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2017. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-248-926-0256 extension 500.

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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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2018-02-26Engine and engine cooling17V562000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pumps, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T51.

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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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2018-12-03Steering18E096000 Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 and N0436001, sold for installation on 2013-2018 RAM 2500 and 3500HD trucks.

Remedy: Streetcar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and install a new steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-248-926-0256, extension 500.

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2018-12-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2019-12-12 Steering loss due to linkage separation
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2019-03-22Steering19V021000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019.

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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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2019-12-01Engineering analysisClosed 2025-11-20 Steering loss due to linkage separation
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2021-08-26Wheels21V398000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, 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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2025-07-03Recall queryOpen Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Ram 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Power train: 32 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 28 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 24 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 15V461000 · Equipment
Recall 15V460000 · Air bags, seat belts
Recall 16E041000 · Equipment
Recall 16V559000 · Steering
Recall 17V302000 · Air bags
Recall 17V499000 · Wheels
Recall 17V824000 · Equipment
Recall 17V562000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 17V821000 · Power train
Recall 18V332000 · Electrical system, vehicle speed control
Recall 18V486000 · Latches/locks/linkages, structure
Recall 18E096000 · Steering
Recall 19V021000 · Steering
Recall 19V347000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 21V398000 · Wheels
Recall 21V632000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Ram 3500 reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Ram 3500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ram 3500?: The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ram 3500 have?: 16 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.

2015 Ram 3500

Complaints per year

Known problem areas

Power train

Engine

Service brakes

Steering

Electrical system

Safety timeline

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