Worst 2015 Ram 3500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Ram 3500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 31 | 1 | 2 | 48,466 mi | |
| ENGINE | 27 | — | 3 | 38,473 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 24 | 1 | — | 23,473 mi | |
| STEERING | 20 | 1 | — | 37,723 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 | — | 2 | 74,293 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 16 | — | — | 42,063 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | — | 1 | 29,941 mi | |
| WHEELS | 13 | — | — | 58,109 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 10,091 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | — | — | 77,096 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | — | 1 | 34,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 195,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | 1 | 37,950 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 31,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | 1 | 83,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 8,066 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 | — | — | 148,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 | — | 1 | 64,900 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | 173,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 138,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 7,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 265,000 mi |
Recalls for 2015 Ram 3500
24 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~27,622,366 vehicles.
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 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.
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 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.
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.
+ 14 more recalls
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