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2015 Ram 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 64 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2015 Ram 1500, about 4% of its 1,448 total complaints for the year. Owners commonly report highway-speed vibration, rear axle detachment, and rear suspension noise, with median failure mileage around 50,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this component.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
64
4% of 1,448
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
50,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a rear-end vibration or shake at highway speeds, often starting around 50-70 mph and worsening or easing with speed changes.
  • Some describe the rear of the truck swaying or the vehicle feeling unstable after hitting a dip or bump in the road.
  • One owner reported the front driver-side axle and related components detaching while driving, causing loss of lane control and a collision.
  • A grinding noise from the rear was reported at low speed shortly after a dealer repair tied to an NHTSA suspension campaign.
  • Tire rebalancing, tire replacement, and wheel replacement were tried by owners but often did not resolve the vibration.

When 2015 Ram 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 9, 2015, latest Aug 25, 2026.

2015 Ram 1500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter62015 Q32017 Q12019 Q12020 Q12021 Q12022 Q32024 Q12025 Q3
64 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q1 (6).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2015 Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20095 (14%)
  2. 201358 (5%)
  3. 2014133 (8%)
  4. 201564 (4%)
  5. 201687 (6%)
  6. 201770 (8%)
  7. 201830 (5%)
  8. 201948 (3%)
  9. 202016 (3%)
  10. 202112 (2%)
  11. 202222 (4%)
  12. 20236 (3%)
  13. 20243 (4%)
  14. 20256 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2015 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 64 complaints in this category for the 2015 Ram 1500, which is about 4% of all 1,448 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2015 Ram 1500 suspension or wheel problems?
The data provided lists no related recalls tied specifically to this complaint category for the 2015 model year, though one sample complaint references a separate NHTSA suspension campaign.
At what mileage do 2015 Ram 1500 suspension problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for this complaint category is 50,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
What is the most serious suspension-related complaint reported?
One owner reported the front driver-side axle detaching from the vehicle at about 40 mph, which caused the truck to leave its lane and side-swipe another vehicle.
How does 2015 compare to other Ram 1500 model years for this issue?
The 2015 model year's 64 complaints and 4% share are lower than 2014 (133 complaints, 8% share) and 2016 (87 complaints, 6% share), based on NHTSA data across model years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.