2015 Ram 1500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
75/100
#4 most-complained of 13 1500 years
The 2015 Ram 1500 has a Complaint Index of 75, ranking 4th worst out of 13 model years, with 1,448 complaints and 17 recalls logged with NHTSA. Engine problems lead at 31% of complaints, and the model carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Ram 1500 years.
- Complaints
- 1,448
- Recalls
- 17
- Crashes / fires
- 79 / 58
- Injuries / deaths
- 52 / 4
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 16.5 city / 24 hwy
Top 2015 Ram 1500 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine453 (31%)
- Steering341 (24%)
- Fuel System236 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain225 (16%)
- Electrical System179 (12%)
- Brakes156 (11%)
- Other115 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires64 (4%)
- Airbags61 (4%)
- Structure & Body59 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report the electronic gear shifter unexpectedly moving into park or neutral while driving at highway speed, causing loss of control.
- Some trucks caught fire in the engine compartment or near the fuel tank, in one case following an EGR-related recall repair.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in low-speed crashes, including one at around 30 to 35 mph and another at 20,000 miles.
- A front axle and related suspension components reportedly detached at about 40 mph, causing the truck to swerve into another lane.
- A rear axle bearing issue reportedly caused rubbing and fire risk, described by a worker at the axle manufacturing plant.
- A rear brake caliper reportedly seized and caught fire after the antilock brake warning light came on.
2015 Ram 1500 recalls
17 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V411000Jun 8, 2023Engine80,629 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling
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.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
- NHTSA 22V406000Jun 9, 2022Fuel System138,645 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
- NHTSA 21V632000Aug 12, 2021Airbags212,373 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
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.
Risk: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.
2015 Ram 1500 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,025
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Midgrade
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Ram 1500 reliable?
- Compared with other Ram 1500 model years, 2015 ranks 4th worst of 13 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 75 and 1,448 NHTSA complaints, earning an Avoid verdict.
- What is the most common problem with the 2015 Ram 1500?
- Engine issues are the top complaint area, making up 31% of all reported problems, followed by steering at 24% and fuel system issues at 16%.
- Does the 2015 Ram 1500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 17 recalls for the 2015 Ram 1500, covering engine, fuel system, airbag, electrical, and structural components, including tailgate latch and EGR cooler issues.
- At what mileage do 2015 Ram 1500 problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 65,000 miles overall, with engine complaints at 71,600 miles and electrical system complaints occurring earlier, at 39,874 miles.
- How does the 2015 Ram 1500 compare to the 2018 model?
- The 2018 Ram 1500 has a much lower Complaint Index of 17 and a Best verdict, compared to the 2015's Complaint Index of 75 and Avoid verdict.