2015 RAM 1500 engine problems
334 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 RAM 1500 — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On July 2nd, I was actively driving my 2015 Ram 1500 equipped with the 5.7L Hemi V8 gas engine. The vehicle is completely factory-stock with zero aftermarket electronics, wiring modifications, or accessories. While operating the truck, the dashboard instrument cluster suddenly began flickering…”
filed Jul 7, 2026
“While driving on the highway with my entire family in the vehicle, truck lost power without warning and what it seems it went into a limp mode. This created an incredibly hazardous situation, exposing my family and the drivers around us to an imminent risk of a high-speed collision. Thankfully…”
filed Jun 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its…Campaign 23V411000 · Jun 8, 2023
- Crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its…Campaign 20V475000 · Aug 13, 2020
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant…Campaign 19V757000 · Oct 24, 2019
Engine problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 4 | 6% |
| 2025 1500 | 58 | 19% |
| 2024 1500 | 23 | 34% |
| 2023 1500 | 45 | 24% |
| 2022 1500 | 240 | 41% |
| 2021 1500 | 272 | 41% |
| 2020 1500 | 153 | 25% |
| 2019 1500 | 223 | 15% |
| 2018 1500 | 108 | 17% |
| 2017 1500 | 155 | 18% |
| 2016 1500 | 291 | 19% |
| 2014 1500 | 300 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.