2015 Ram 1500 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 453 engine complaints for the 2015 Ram 1500, 31% of all complaints for the year, including 42 fires and 8 crashes. Median mileage at failure was 71,600. Three related recalls cover the 3.0L EcoDiesel engine's EGR cooler and crankshaft sensor.
- Engine complaints
- 453
- 31% of 1,448
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 42
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 71,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine stalls suddenly at highway speed, sometimes followed by smoke and fire from the engine compartment.
- Vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engine catch fire while parked or shortly after stalling, with owners reporting flames near the rear of the engine bay.
- Engine fires occur while towing, in one case destroying both the truck and an attached camper.
- Owners report the EGR canister or cooler failing and leading to fire, with Chrysler initially denying responsibility before recall action.
- Loss of engine oil pressure precedes stalling and under-hood fire in some reports.
When 2015 Ram 1500 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 24, 2015, latest Sep 19, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2015 Ram 1500
- 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 20V475000Aug 13, 2020Engine58,016 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 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: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
- NHTSA 19V757000Oct 24, 2019Engine107,980 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Risk: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.
Engine complaints by 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2015 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA shows 453 engine complaints for the 2015 Ram 1500, which is 31% of the 1,448 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Ram 1500 engine?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three engine-related recalls covering 2014-2019 Ram 1500 trucks with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engine: EGR cooler cracking (19V757000), crankshaft position sensor tone wheel delamination (20V475000), and a related software update campaign (23V411000).
- At what mileage do 2015 Ram 1500 engine problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 71,600 miles.
- Do 2015 Ram 1500 engine problems involve fires?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 42 fires and 8 crashes associated with engine complaints for the 2015 Ram 1500.