2015 Ram 2500 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 44 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Ram 2500, 21% of all 214 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 40,000. Owners report unexpected rollaway from park, shifting into reverse on its own, and a related recall (17V821000) covering the parking mechanism.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 44
- 21% of 214
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 40,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Trucks parked in gear or with the parking brake set roll away on their own, in some cases crashing into vehicles, poles, or people.
- Some trucks reportedly shift from park into reverse while the engine is running and no one is in the driver's seat.
- Owners describe a noticeable vibration in the front end and driveline at highway speeds between 55 and 75 mph that dealers could not resolve.
- Drivers report the transmission slipping backward briefly when starting from a stop on an incline before returning to normal operation.
- A cold-engine squeak from the engine or transmission area was reported after multiple dealer visits, with dealers calling it normal.
- Downshifting manually from 6th gear reportedly drops the transmission straight to 1st gear, spiking engine RPM to around 7000.
When 2015 Ram 2500 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 7, 2015, latest Aug 7, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Ram 2500
- NHTSA 17V821000Dec 20, 2017Transmission & Powertrain1,482,874 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Risk: Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 2500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2015 Ram 2500 have?
- NHTSA lists 44 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Ram 2500, which is 21% of the 214 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission-related recall on the 2015 Ram 2500?
- Yes. Recall 17V821000 covers the parking mechanism (BTSI) on related Ram trucks; the remedy involves a software update and inspection or replacement of the BTSI as needed.
- At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2015 Ram 2500?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Ram 2500 is 40,000 miles.
- Do the transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- Yes. NHTSA records 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Ram 2500.
- How does 2015 compare to other Ram 2500 years for this problem area?
- The 2015 model's 44 complaints and 21% share are lower than 2016 (64 complaints, 25%) and 2018 (75 complaints, 3% share), but higher than 2013 (22 complaints, 12%).