Worst 2015 Ram 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
STEERING
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Ram 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 328 | 6 | 38 | 70,090 mi | |
| STEERING | 326 | 10 | — | 81,901 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 220 | 27 | 5 | 50,337 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 162 | 4 | 3 | 64,572 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 142 | 11 | 13 | 51,763 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 120 | 7 | 1 | 44,139 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 111 | 4 | 13 | 51,849 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 77 | 3 | 2 | 56,244 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 60 | 28 | — | 48,465 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 60 | — | — | 121,768 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 51 | 1 | — | 62,525 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 46 | 5 | 6 | 49,552 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 40 | — | — | 109,789 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 23 | — | — | 29,785 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 14 | 1 | — | 96,184 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 12 | 3 | — | 44,765 mi | |
| WHEELS | 11 | — | 2 | 13,935 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 10 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 7 | 3 | — | 66,576 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR | 7 | — | — | 135,250 mi | |
| SEATS | 6 | — | — | 27,140 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 86,200 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 90,575 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 4 | — | 3 | 98,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 4 | — | — | 75,250 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 119,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | 160,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | — | — | 138,560 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 74,706 mi |
Recalls for 2015 Ram 1500
26 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~25,676,064 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
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. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
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. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
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. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
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. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
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. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
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. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
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. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
+ 16 more recalls
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