2015 RAM 1500 problems & reliability
1,430 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 RAM 1500, alongside 17 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
40 complaints report injuries (52 injured, 4 deaths reported).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2015 RAM 1500 vehicles were involved in 207 fatal crashes with 64 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 338 | 24% |
| Engine | 334 | 23% |
| Power Train | 225 | 16% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 164 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 154 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 130 | 9% |
| Unknown OR Other | 112 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 84 | 6% |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 64 | 4% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 61 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Half of the failures with a reported odometer reading occurred by 66,000 miles (middle 50% between 38,143 and 99,450 miles), based on 770 complaints that included mileage.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“While driving my ABS light brake light and throttle light came on when I took in for a diagnostic said ABS module is bad called dealer can’t get anymore. It’s not safe to drive now I’m out of vehicle.”
Service Brakes · filed Aug 5, 2026
“the Electronic power steering assist keeps going in and out. it will work fine for about three months then it goes out for a month or so. it is very hard to steer and could cause someone to lose control and crash.”
Steering · filed Aug 3, 2026
“I started my Truck to go to a funeral approximately 100 miles from my house and the brake light , abs light and traction control light all came on. thank goodness it did not happen while in motion. after doing significant research I am appalled that this common safety issue has not been addressed by the dealer. I am…”
Service Brakes · filed Jul 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure
Recall Query RQ25003 · opened Jul 3, 2025 · open
- Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering
Recall Query RQ23003 · opened Aug 4, 2023 · open
- High pressure fuel pump failure
Engineering Analysis EA23001 · opened Mar 17, 2023 · open · led to recall 24V957
- Vehicle Rollaway
Preliminary Evaluation PE16014 · opened Dec 16, 2016 · closed Jan 25, 2024
- Software security vulnerability
Recall Query RQ15004 · opened Jul 24, 2015 · closed Jan 5, 2016 · led to recall 15V508000
Technical service bulletins
590 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2015 RAM 1500. The 10 most recent:
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 Rev. K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2026
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 REV.J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 5, 2026
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 29, 2026
Squeak Or Squawk Noise Coming From Either Side Door Of The Vehicle, It Could Be Just One Door Or More. The Noise Can Be Present In Either The Upper Or The Lower Hinge.
S2623000032 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2026
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 REV.H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2026
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may…
S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
S1408000384 REV.J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 4, 2026
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
S1408000384 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 14, 2026
If Safety Recall Z46 has not been completed, order 68235275AB.
9100743 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 10, 2025
If Safety Recall Z46 has been completed, order 68632011AA.
9100744 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 10, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2015 RAM 1500 has 17 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2015 RAM 1500?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Owners most often reported problems around 66,000 miles — budget accordingly if the car is approaching that mileage.