2015 Ram 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,448 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 17 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 79 involved a crash and 58 involved a fire. 52 people were injured and 4 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Engine and engine coolingJun 8, 2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
Campaign 23V411000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, diesel, delivery, fuel pumpJun 9, 2022
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
Campaign 22V406000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorAug 12, 2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.
Campaign 21V632000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engine, dieselAug 13, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
Campaign 20V475000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve)Oct 24, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.
Campaign 19V757000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, tailgate, latchMay 9, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.
Campaign 19V347000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, body, tailgateJul 27, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U74.
Campaign 18V486000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentDec 21, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shiftDec 20, 2017
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 17V821000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsMay 9, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.
If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.
Campaign 17V302000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentMay 16, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.
If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.
Chrysler will notify owners to remove the front seat covers and return them for a full refund. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S30.
Campaign 16E041000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemMar 23, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to September 13, 2015. Contamination on the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control circuit board may cause a short and result in the loss of power steering assist.
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS unit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S19.
Campaign 16V167000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, axle assembly, axle shaftOct 15, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured June 17, 2015, to September 28, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with rear axles that were incorrectly heat treated.
If the rear axle shaft was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a wheel separation could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the axle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R59.
Campaign 15V661000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/windowAug 21, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab trucks manufactured August 26, 2013, to August 8, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) that may not fully overlap the C-pillars in the event of a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
In the event of a vehicle crash, if a SABIC does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear seat occupant.
Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the right and left side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) for proper orientation and a foil patch will be installed on both sides of the headliner. One or both of the air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) will be replaced if necessary. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R47.
Campaign 15V534000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v battery, cablesAug 14, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 diesel 4x2 trucks manufactured August 8, 2013, to July 2, 2015. The affected vehicles have a battery harness that may rub against the frame bracket for the right engine mount resulting in an electrical short.
If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to confirm that the battery harness is correctly routed and secured. Any harness that shows evidence of wear will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R43.
Campaign 15V517000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.Jul 23, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler dealer for immediate installation. In an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, Chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. This measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R40.
Campaign 15V461000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsJul 22, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R23.
Campaign 15V460000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,448 reports, newest first.
Suspension, Jan 3, 2018
I LIVE IN INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MINNESOTA AND OUR AREA RECENTLY SUSTAINED -30 BELOW FARENHEIT TEMPERATURES FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. DURING THIS COLD WEATHER, THE AIR RIDE SUSPENSION SYSTEM QUIT WORKING AND I CURRENTLY HAVE NO SUSPENSION. I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON IN THE AREA THAT HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH A DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK WITH AIR RIDE SUSPENSION. I SPOKE WITH ANOTHER MALE ON 1/2/18 THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS 2016 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH AIR RIDE SUSPENSION. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING.
Power train, Jan 2, 2018
I TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON. IT TURNED OUT TO BE A OIL PRESSURE SENSOR. THEY DID AN INSPECTION ON THE TRUCK AND FOUND THE PINION NUT LOOSE AND LEAKING OIL. THEY SAID IT WAS SAFETY RECALL P77 AND FIXED THE PROBLEM. I LOOKED UP P77 RECALL AND IT DID NOT INCLUDE 2015 TRUCKS. I'M CONCERNED ABOUT HOW MAN OTHER PEOPLE MIGHT HAVE THIS PROBLEM THAT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Power train, Dec 30, 2017
PUT TRUCK IN PARK AND EXITED VEHICLE AND IT ROLLED AWAY IN DRIVE. RAN AFTER IT FOR 2 BLOCKS UNTIL IT JUMPED A CURB AND HALTED. NO INJURIES BUT COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS.
Air bags, Dec 22, 2017, crash
2015 DODGE RAM 2500 MEGA CAB 4X4 PICKUP TRUCK. THE AIRBAG IN A 2015 DODGE RAM 2500 TRUCK FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER THE TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN A SEVERE FRONTAL COLLISION. THE TRUCK HAD BEEN SUBJECT TO TWO PREVIOUS NHTSA SAFETY RECALLS CONCERNING AIR BAG RESTRAINT CONTROLS (NHTSA RECALLS #15V-460 & #17V-302) AND BOTH RECALLS HAD BEEN COMPLETED BY THE TRUCK DEALERSHIP. THE TRUCK WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN IT WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT FRONTAL DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO DISPLACE THE TRUCK REARWARD APPROXIMATELY 15 FEET. THE AIRBAG RESTRAINT FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING THE COLLISION AND THE IN-DASH MESSAGE SYSTEM IN THE TRUCK DISPLAYED A MESSAGE ABOUT AIRBAG REQUIRING SERVICE AT THE ACCIDENT SCENE. DRIVER REQUIRED AMBULANCE TRANSPORT TO THE HOSPITAL. THE AIRBAGS IN THE OTHER VEHICLE, WHICH STRUCK THIS TRUCK, DID DEPLOY AS EXPECTED, AND THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE IN WHICH THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED DID NOT REQUIRE AMBULANCE TRANSPORT. ## VIN PASSED ## DODGE RAM 2500 2015 ##
Structure, Dec 21, 2017
THE TRUCK BED TAILGATE IS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE LOCKS. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK BED OPEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON LOCAL HIGHWAYS. IN ADDITION THE BED IS NO LONGER STAYING UNLOCKED WITH THE OTHER LOCKS ON THE VEHICLE OR IT WILL STAY LOCKED WHEN THE REST OF THE TRUCK IS UNLOCKED. I HAVE LOOKED UP THE ISSUE AND FOUND SEVERAL FORUMS WITH SIMILAR SITUATIONS BUT MUCH MORE DANGEROUS RESULTS.
Power train, Dec 20, 2017
PASSENGER SIDE REAR AXLE SHAFT WEARING PREMATURELY, WHERE THE OUTER AXLE BEARING ROLLS ON THE SHAFT, THE NORMAL, INTACT BEARING IS WEARING A DEEP GROOVE INTO THE SHAFT. APPEARS THAT THE SHAFT IS ABNORMALLY SOFT OR ABNORMAL STEEL MAKEUP. AXLE HAS HAD NORMAL MAINTINANCE, HAS NOT BEEN OVERLOADED, HAS HAD ADEQUATE OIL LEVEL IN AXLE HOUSING ITS WHOLE LIFE, AND THE DRIVER SIDE SHAFT IS NOT WEARING ABNORMALLY
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 20, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR A WHILE, THE NOISE LESSENED BUT NEVER WENT AWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANCIRA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (10807 W INTERSTATE 10, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78230, (888) 992-3393) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO CONCERNED THAT WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BEING FRACTURED, THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY OF EXHAUST GASES BEING DISPERSED INTO THE ATMOSPHERE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000. *TT
Engine, Dec 18, 2017
WHEN IN MOTION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES WITH "CHECK ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL" MESSAGE. VEHICLE ENTERS "LIMP" MODE AND WON'T ACCELERATE PROPERLY BECOMING A HAZARD TO OTHER TRAFFIC. THE OBD CODE RECEIVED IS P0299 - TURBO UNDERBOOST. THIS IS A RECURRING ISSUE.
Power train, Dec 7, 2017
PARKED TRUCK IN DRIVEWAY. DRIVEWAY HAS SLIGHT INCLINE. PUT TRUCK INTO PARK AND WENT INSIDE HOUSE. NEIGHBOR CAME OVER TOLD ME MY TRUCK WAS IN MIDDLE OF ROAD. LIGHT SNOW ON DRIVE. LOOKED AT TRACKS CONFIRMED VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY NOT SLIDE. PULLED TRUCK BACK UP DRIVEWAY AND PUT TRUCK IN PARK. WHILE STILL IN VEHICLE TRUCK AGAIN ROLLED AWAY. CONFIRMED THIS BY LOOKING OUT DOOR AND SEEING TIRED ROLLING. PUT IN AND OUT SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE TRUCK STOPPED ROLLING.
Electrical system, Dec 6, 2017
VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING IT. NEEDS NEW TIPM ACCORDING TO SERVICE CENTER. THEY WON'T REPLACE IT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THEY SAY WE MODIFIED IT BY WRAPPING A PIECE OF HEAVY DUTY WIRE AROUND THE BOLT FOR POWER IN THE TIPM. SERVICE PEOPLE STATED TWICE THAT IF WE REMOVED THE WIRE, IT WOULD PUT THE TRUCK BACK TO FACTORY CONDITION AND IT WOULD BE FIXED UNDER THE WARRANTY. IT HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE SERVICE CENTER TWICE AND THEY STILL REFUSE TO FIX THE TRUCK UNDER WARRANTY. THE WIRE IS A TEMPORARY SOLUTION TO KEEP THE TRUCK RUNNING AND HAS COME LOOSE ON OCCASION WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS DEFECT THAT WE DON'T FEEL WE SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR.
Power train, Nov 17, 2017, crash
RAM 1500 BIG HORN WAS STOPPED IN FRONT OF MY HOME GARAGE, IDLING IN PARK. I DISMOUNTED TO CLOSE BOTH OUTSIDE MIRRORS WHEN THE VEHICLE SHIFTED ITSELF TO DRIVE. IT PROCEEDED INTO THE GARAGE AND HOUSE WALL CAUSING EXTENSIVE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. SEE NHTSA INVESTIGATION PE16-014 FOR SIMILAR ACCIDENTS.
Power train, Electrical system, Nov 15, 2017, crash
I PUT MY TRUCK IN PARK ON THE ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL WITH ENGINE RUNNING WALKED AWAY ABOUT 20 YARDS WHEN THE TRUCK STARTED ROLLING I TRIED TO RUN AFTER IT BUT ONLY GOT MYSELF HURT AND THE TRUCK TOOK OUT A MAILBOX AND FENCE.THESE ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTERS ARE NOT TO BE TRUSTED. IM NOW AFRAID OF IT ITS NOT TO BE TRUSTED I ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ON.I WAS LUCKY WHEN IT ROLLED ACROSS THE ROAD IT DID NOT HIT ANOTHER CAR
Electrical system, Nov 6, 2017, crash
MY TRUCK WAS IDLING IN PARK WITH BRAKE ON. MY TRUCK JUMPED OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE AND RAN INTO A TREE WITH NO BODY IN DRIVERS SEAT.
Engine, Nov 5, 2017
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION(LIGHTNING BOLT), LOW POWER. WAS TOLD 1.5 WEEKS FOR APPOINTMENT. 1 WEEK LATER 'DPF 100% FULL, SEE DEALER'. DEALER DID FORCED REGEN, CLEARED CODES, BACK TO NORMAL. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY WARNINGS ABOUT DPF BECOMING FULL. NO EARLY REGEN NOTIFICATION.
Structure, Oct 31, 2017
THE VEHICLE'S TAILGATE WILL RANDOMLY OPEN WHILE MOVING ALLOWING EVERYTHING IN THE BED TO COME OUT, THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE'S TAILGATE, CONTENTS, AND LAST TIME NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT TO TRAILING VEHICLES. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE HAPPENED WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE TRUCK NEW IN 2015. I ASSUMED THAT I HAD SIMPLY NOT LATCHED THE TAILGATE WELL. SINCE THEN IT HAS OCCURRED MORE FREQUENTLY, LAST TIME ON OCTOBER 20TH, 2017, WHEN IT HAPPENED TWICE IN ONE DAY. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT IT IS RELATED TO A FAULTY METAL TAB THAT IS BEING BROKEN OFF BY A MOVING PLASTIC PIECE CONNECTING THE LATCH TO THE ELECTRIC LOCK. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS RELEASED ABOUT A WEEK AGO, ALTHOUGH THEY CLAIM THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THE ISSUE FOR YEARS. NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. I FIRST SPOKE TO RAM AFTER MY TAILGATE OPENED WHILE I HAD A TRAILER ATTACHED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TAILGATE. I CALLED THEM ON JULY 20TH, 2017, THEY DENIED ANY RESPONSIBILITY. I CALLED THEM AGAIN OCTOBER 20TH, 2017 AFTER MY TAILGATE OPENED AND A BOX CONTAINING A CEILING FAN CAME OUT. THE BOX NARROWLY MISSED THE TWO VEHICLES TRAVELLING BEHIND ME. SO FAR, THEY HAVE TOLD ME TO LEAVE MY VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP AND MY CASE MANAGER HAS NOT RETURNED ANY OF MY CALLS. IT HAS BEEN THERE FOR 7 DAYS. AN ARTICLE DESCRIBING THE ISSUE CAN BE FOUND HERE: HTTPS://WWW.TORQUENEWS.COM/3768/OWNERS-2015-RAM-1500S-ARE-STUNNED-TAILGATES-FALLING-OPEN-WHILE-DRIVING.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 29, 2017
P0299 UNDER BOOST CODES. AFTER BEING THROWN INTO LIMP MODE AND ALMOST GETTING ME AND MY FAMILY KILLED I GOT MY DODGE ECODIESEL TO THE DEALERSHIP. SAID ITS A SOFTWARE ISSUE AND THERE IS NO FIX. WAS TOLD TO THAT ITS FINE AFTER THEY JUST CLEARED THE ENGINE LIGHT. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!! JUST SEND THEM BACK OUT IN THE DEATH TRAP.
Engine, Oct 12, 2017, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500 ECO DIESEL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (SKINNER AND DAMULIS, 3144 US-20, RICHFIELD SPRINGS, NY 13439) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER INVESTIGATED THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Other or unspecified, Oct 11, 2017
ONE DAY LAST WEEK I WOKE UP AND MY LEFT REAR STEERING WHEEL CONTROL BUTTON STOPPED FUNCTIONING. (TURNS THE RADIO STATION TUNING DOWN) ALSO THE HIGH MOUNTED REVERSE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK WHEN IN REVERSE. I ALSO HAD A BLOWN HIGH MOUNTED REAR BRAKE LIGHT BULB OUT WHICH WAS REPLACED. HORN WORKS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I HAVE NOT TAKEN IT TO DO TO DIAGNOSTIC COST.
Electrical system, Oct 5, 2017
UCONNECT STEREO HEATER CONTROL THE SCREEN FREEZES UP AFTER AN UPDATE WAS DONE
Engine, Oct 5, 2017
EXHAUST FUMES FILL CABIN: 2015 4X4 ECODIESEL. WHEN DRIVING IN SLOW TRAFFIC SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 30 MPH OR STOPPED, THE CABIN BECOMES FILLED WITH EXHAUST FUMES. THIS APPEARS TO BE COMING IN THROUGH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM, AS IT IS QUITE NOTICEABLE WHEN IT IS BLOWING DIRECTLY IN YOUR FACE. IT HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND STRONGER OVER TIME. WHILE THE TRUCK IS MOVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT IS NOT NOTICED, OR AT LEAST AS COMPARED TO WHAT IS NOTICED WHEN AT LOWER SPEEDS OR WHEN STOPPED. THE FUMES CONTINUE TO INCREASE AND BECOME QUITE HEAVY WHILE OPERATING AT THE SLOWER SPEEDS OR STOPPED. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN ADDRESSED IN A RECALL (R04) FOR 2014 AND 2015 RAM 4X2 ECODIESELS BUT NOT IN RAM 4X4 ECODIESELS AS OF 10/5/17.
Engine, Oct 2, 2017, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT FIRE AND BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Sep 28, 2017, crash
VEHICLE WAS IN PARK RUNNING AND UNOCCUPIED FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 MINUTES WHEN THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY BACKWARDS STRIKING A LARGE TREE.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Sep 28, 2017
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I OWN A 2015 RAM 1500 BIG HORN CREW CAB WITH 8 SPEED (8HP70) TRANSMISSION. THE TRUCK INTERMITENTLY ISSUES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND GOES AWAY A FEW TIMES THROUGH OUT THE DAY AND OR WILL STAY OFF. OBDII CODE P1D8C IS STORED CURRENTLY IN THE CAR. THIS IS THE CODE THAT SAYS (PARKING PRAWL SELONOID IN OPEN POSITION) THIS IS CLOSE IF NOT THE SAME ISSUE IN 8HP70 TRANSMISSION IN OTHER VEHICLES OF OTHER YEARS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE ONE DAY I WOULDN'T KNOW IF THE TRUCK IS ACTUALLY IN PARK MECHANICALLY OR NOT. CURRENTLY I HAVE NOT SEEN A RECALL FOR MY CURRENT YEAR MODEL TRUCK BUT BRINGING IT TO YOUR ATTENTION AS THERE ARE SAME OR SIMILAR RECALLS FOR THE SAME TRANSMISSION IN OTHER MODELS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON WHEN IN MOTION AND ALSO WHEN PARKED, SOMETIMES IT'LL GO AWAY BOTH WHILE MOVING OR PARKED.
Air bags, Sep 26, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A CHIME WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (ALAN SAMUELS CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE IN WACO, TEXAS) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A TCM FAILURE THAT CAUSED THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR TO ILLUMINATE. THE TCM NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Power train, Sep 26, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STUTTERED AND HESITATED. THE CONTACT HEARD A DRAGGING NOISE UNDER THE VEHICLE AND THE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS LOOSE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ROB LAMBDIN'S UNIVERSITY DODGE RAM (5455 S UNIVERSITY DR, DAVIE, FL 33328 (954) 332-1421) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,705.