2015 Ram 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1461 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ram 1500. The most-reported areas: Steering (342), Engine (335), Power Train (227).
Key takeaways
- 1461 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 | 342 | 23% |
| Engine | 335 | 23% |
| Power Train | 227 | 16% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 166 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 162 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 160 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 114 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 86 | 6% |
| Fuel System | 73 | 5% |
| Diesel | 67 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 64 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 61 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| 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.
Power Train,electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-11-03
The ABS module has failed, leaving our truck inoperable. We can not find a new part for replacement. Our local dealer that we purchased the vehicle from said they do not have access to a new part either. Mileage is 99581. ERROR CODES: Service electronic braking system, service shifter words come on. The brake light, ...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-26
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled and was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine had failed due to an EGR cooler malfunction. The engine was replaced but the vehicle later experienced failures with the check engi...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-15
my 2015 ram 1500 has a fuel sensor fail light on the dash. i have seen that the 2016 rams had a recall for this reason,and am wondering why the 2015"s were not. i have seen where a lot of the 15's have had the very same problem. thank you for your time, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFO...
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More for the 2015 Ram 1500
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.