2015 Ram 2500 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 214 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ram 2500. The most-reported areas: Power Train (44), Steering (43), Engine (34).

Key takeaways

  • 214 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 13 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Power Train4421%
Steering4320%
Engine3416%
Electrical System2813%
Service Brakes209%
Vehicle Speed Control199%
Unknown Or Other188%
Fuel/Propulsion System126%
Air Bags115%
Tires115%
Wheels105%
Suspension94%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2015 Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated3/5
2015 Ram 2500 Regular PU/RC 2WDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4/5
2015 Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated3/5
2015 Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 2WDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-19

Hi my ram recall for 67a was done and it states that there is a 2 year warranty. It states that it covers the def pump if there is a failure. I purchased the part and sent in a receipt to get a reimbursement for the part. I call and everyone is rude and it goes in a circle and they tell me they can't help. What kin...

Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-19

Gas cap light come on took to a mechanic they dropped gas tank and found the rollover valve is cracked and not working Ram does not want to take any responsibility for poor engineering for making it

Engine - filed 2026-07-29

On two separate occasions, once in 2025 and again in July 2026, while pulling a travel trailer an emissions control fault in the EGR system caused the Cummins turbo diesel engine in the truck to lose power. At this reduced power, highway speeds could not be maintained, and even small hills were difficult to climb. This...

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More for the 2015 Ram 2500

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.