2015 Ram 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1448 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ram 1500. The most-reported areas: Steering (341), Engine (335), Power Train (225).
Key takeaways
- 1448 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 79 involve a crash, 58 a fire, 52 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 341 | 24% |
| Engine | 335 | 23% |
| Power Train | 225 | 16% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 164 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 158 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 155 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 113 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 85 | 6% |
| Fuel System | 72 | 5% |
| Diesel | 66 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 62 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 61 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2015 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-20
Subject: Safety Defect – 2015 Ram 1500 – ABS Module Failure, Part Discontinued, No Recall Vehicle: 2015 Ram 1500, 5.7L VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 65000 Date of failure: May 2022 I am writing to report a safety-related defect on my 2015 Ram 1500 and to formally request corrective action. Description of the problem: The Anti-lo...
Engine - filed 2026-09-19
I am submitting this complaint regarding my 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel 3.0L, VIN [XXX]. My vehicle previously received an EGR/emissions-related repair in XXX. The vehicle records also show emissions-related campaigns/repairs, including VB1, V08, and VA7. I am concerned that Ram/Stellantis is not honoring applicable EGR ...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-09-18
ABS control module “A” has failed internally. Vehicle went into limp mode and is inoperable due to this issue. I’ve eliminated other possibilities as to the cause and have narrowed it down to the ABS control module. ABS light, traction control, brake, electronic throttle control, and service shifter lights are all ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.