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2015 RAM 1500 power train problems

225 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 RAM 150016% of all complaints for this model year.

225
Power Train complaints
16%
share of all complaints
52,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
27 / 5
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • There is a known issue about exhaust manifolds for my year model truck. A ram technician said in 2019 mopar created a new exhaust manifold for my truck that would be less likely to create soot buildup and warping in the exhaust manifold. In 2021 my EGR was replaced because of a recall but now my…

    filed Apr 30, 2026

  • There is a recall for Ram 1500 manufactured between January 2015-September 2015 regarding failed power steering. My truck was manufactured February 2015 and was not on the list of specific Ram 1500s to have this recall done. I was with my kids getting an oil change on the truck. When I was leaving…

    filed Apr 30, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • 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
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Power Train problems in other 1500 years

YearReportsShare
2026 150089%
2025 15004413%
2024 15001419%
2023 15002814%
2022 150010117%
2021 15009814%
2020 15006210%
2019 150020514%
2018 1500599%
2017 15009711%
2016 150020213%
2014 150019111%
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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.