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.
Exterior lighting, Apr 11, 2016
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER START BLINKING FROM DIM TO BRIGHT, THIS MAKE IT EXTREAMLY DIFFICULT TO SEE. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO STOP IS TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART IT. THIS IS EXTREAMLY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU HAVE TO PULL OFF THE SIDE OF A HIGHWAY.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Apr 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THERE WAS A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED AND VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FROM THE MIDDLE LANE OF A MAJOR HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. IN ADDITION, THE VENT CONTROLS FAILED TO WORK FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATING WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Suspension, Mar 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE EMERGING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN PICKED UP FROM THE DEALER AFTER BEING REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V661000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,933.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 13, 2016
I PURCHASED MY 2015 RAM 1500 OUTDOORSMAN BACK IN DECEMBER. I HAVE BEEN HAVING NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH IT NOT EVEN 5 MINUTES AFTER THE TRUCK WAS DELIVERED TO MY HOUSE AND I SIGNED THE PAPERS, MY SALESMAN HAD JUST LEFT MY HOUSE I GO OUT TO START IT AND WOULD NOT START. THE TRUCK KEPT TRYING TO TURN OVER BUT WAS NOT GETTING FUEL TO THE ENGINE. THE TRUCK WENT BACK TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED THE TIPM, I I WAS TOLD NOT TO WORRY IT IS A COMMON ISSUE. I BRING THE TRUCK HOME FROM THE DEALER THAT DAY I AM NOT HAVING ANY ISSUES I THINK THE TRUCK IS BACK TO NORMAL UNTIL THE NEXT DAY. THE VERY NEXT DAY I HAVE THE SAME EXACT ISSUE THE TRUCK IS TRYING TO TURN OVER AND START BUT STARVING FOR FUEL. AFTER 15 MINUTES OF TRYING TO GET IT TO START IT FINALLY STARTS NORMAL AND I TAKE IT RIGHT BACK TO THE DEALER. THIS TIME IT HAS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHICH SAID IT HAD A BAD (FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE). THE TECH INFORMED ME THIS IS A NEW PART FOR LATE MODEL 15'S AND GOING TO BE PLACED IN ALL OF THE 16 MODEL RAMS AND THAT HE ORDERED ME A NEW ONE. I RECEIVED A CALL 2 DAYS LATER MY RAM WAS READY TO BE PICKED UP. THIS IS AT ABOUT 170 MILES ON THE TRUCK. NOW AFTER I PICK IT UP FROM THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE BEING REPLACED, THE TRUCK IS RUNNING PERFECT. JUST WHEN I AM JUST STARTING TO GET COMFORTABLE THAT THE ISSUE IS FIXED, AROUND 2500 MILES I AM DRIVING THE TRUCK I GET STUCK IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. I AM AT A STAND STILL FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES THE TRUCK BEGINS TO SPUTTER, SHAKE, AND MY RPM'S ARE VERY LOW AND IT IS MISFIRING. I AM TRYING TO GET OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE TRUCK WOULD NOT GO OVER 5 MILES A HOUR. AS I GET OFF THE ROAD IT SHUTS OFF AND WILL NOT START. SOUNDS THE EXACT SAME AS THE FIRST 2 TIMES. I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AGAIN FOR A 3RD TIME AND IT HAS MISFIRE, AND FUEL CONTROL MODULE CODES AGAIN. NOW THEY ARE REPLACING THE PCM IN MY TRUCK, HOPE THIS IS IT.
Engine, Mar 11, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WARNING MESSAGE 'SPEED LIMITED WITHIN 96 MILES' ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER BECAUSE ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT DOWN, IT WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO DIAGNOSE IT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,778.
Structure, Mar 8, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, WATER LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS EXCESSIVELY CORODDED AND RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500.
Exterior lighting, Mar 3, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAMS WERE VERY DIM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 550. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Feb 26, 2016
THE VM MOTOR HAS NUMEROUS FAILURES RESULTING FROM THE CAMSHAFT GEAR ON THE FUEL PUMP SIDE OF THE MOTOR SLIPPING AND CAUSING CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. THESE PROBLEMS WILL OCCUR GENERALLY AFTER 70K MILES. THERE IS A PROCESS CURRENTLY PERFORMED BY D&J DIESEL IN MIDVALE UTAH TO PERMANENTLY FIX THIS PROBLEM. ECODIESEL OWNERS PAID A PREMIUM FOR THE DIESEL UPGRADE SINCE DIESEL MOTORS ARE RENOWN FOR THEIR LONGEVITY. THIS ACHILLES HEAL MARRING THE RELIABILITY AND CAUSING AN UNSAFE TIME BOMB SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO RECALL THE VEHICLES. THUS FAR RAM HAS NOT TAKEN ACTION. ATTACHED ARE A FEW LINKS DESCRIBING FAILURES. HTTP://WWW.PIRATE4X4.COM/FORUM/GENERAL-CHIT-CHAT/2242010-REAL-WORLD-ECODIESEL-RELIABILITY-SO-FAR-4.HTML HTTP://WWW.ECODIESELRAM.COM/FORUM/THREADS/ENGINE-FAILURE-148000-MILES.478/ HTTP://WWW.RAM1500DIESEL.COM/FORUM/RAM-1500-DIESEL-GENERAL-DISCUSSION/5710-MY-DEALER-HAS-2-BLOWN-ECODIESEL-TRUCKS-2.HTML HTTP://WWW.RAM1500DIESEL.COM/FORUM/RAM-1500-DIESEL-MECHANICAL/8564-ECO-DIESEL-ENGINE-FAILURES.HTML HTTP://WWW.RAM1500DIESEL.COM/FORUM/RAM-1500-DIESEL-MECHANICAL/7275-2014-RAM-LOUD-TICKING-NOISE-ENGINE-MAYBE-CAMSHAFT-BEARING-FAILURE.HTML HTTP://WWW.RAM1500DIESEL.COM/FORUM/RAM-1500-DIESEL-GENERAL-DISCUSSION/2833-ENGINE-BLEW-UP-23.HTML
Structure, Feb 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CHROME LATCH USED TO OPEN THE CENTER CONSOLE REELECTED SUNLIGHT INTO THE CONTACT'S EYES. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE CONTACT WAS BLINDED AND UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT WAS THE ONLY TYPE OF LATCH COVER THAT THEY OFFERED FOR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.
Electrical system, Feb 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V799000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/07/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPDATED 04/14/16. *JB
Electrical system, Structure, Feb 15, 2016
ORIGINAL COMPLAINT FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS FILED WITH THE NHTSC ON 9/10/2015. THIS IS THE SECOND IDENTICAL INCIDENT. ON 2/14/16 MY KNEE HIT THE IGNITION KEY AND THE IGNITION TURNED OFF WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. I LOST ALL ENGINE, BRAKE AND STEERING POWER AND COASTED OFF ROAD WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. THE LOCATION AND OPERATION OF THE IGNITION KEY AND IGNITION SWITCH WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE A CRASH AND FATALITY LIKE WHAT HAPPENED WITH THE SIMILAR GM / CHEVY IGNITION PROBLEM. I REPORTED THIS TO MY DEALER, RAM HQ CUSTOMER CARE AND YOU (NHTSC) IN SEPT 2015 AND GOT NO RESPONSE FROM ANY OF YOU AND NO ONE SEEMED TO CARE. I ALSO CONTACTED LIEFF CABRASER LAW FIRM IN SAN FRANCISCO THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED ON 9/10/2015 AND GAVE THEM A HEADS UP THAT THIS DEFECT WILL EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A CRASH AND/OR FATALITY AND THEY ARE ON NOTICE AND PREPARED TO SUE AS SOON AS THIS ISSUE KILLS SOMEONE. LIEFF CABRASER LAW FIRM SPECIALIZES IN THESE TYPES OF DEFECTS AND HAS SUCCESSFULLY SUED SEVERAL AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS FOR NEGLIGENCE.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Feb 14, 2016
FOLLOW-UP TO COMPLAINT NUMBERS: 10809870 & 10818694, 2015 RAM 1500 LARAMIE LIMITED 4X4 COMPONENT PART OR SYSTEM THAT CAUSED THE SAFETY RISK - UNKNOWN I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY TRUCK FROM THE SERVICE CENTER ON 01/20/2016. THE BODY CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. ON 02/14/2016, MY WIFE AND I WERE HEADED OUT FOR VALENTINES DINNER AND I STARTED MY TRUCK IN THE GARAGE. THE TRUCK SUDDENLY WENT DEAD ELECTRONICALLY AND ENGINE-WISE AGAIN, IN THE GARAGE. AGAIN, THE TRUCK COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AND AGAIN NOTHING WORKED. THANKFULLY, WE NEVER GOT A CHANCE TO DRIVE OUT OF THE GARAGE AND THERE WAS NO SAFETY CONCERN. MY TRUCK WILL BE TOWED BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN TOMORROW.
Exterior lighting, Feb 12, 2016
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS VERY WEAK. POOR VISIBILITY DOWN THE ROAD. DANGEROUS LEVEL OF VISIBILITY COMPARED TO THE OTHER VEHICLES I HAVE OWNED.
Power train, Feb 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V661000 (POWER TRAIN). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Other or unspecified, Jan 7, 2016
THE RAM 2015 PASSENGER SIDE TOW PACKAGE LARGE MIRROR OPTICS ARE POORLY DESIGNED FOR VIEWING TRAFFIC ON THE REAR AND SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT LARGE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR IS MAGNIFIED,AND PROVIDES POOR VIEWING COVERAGE OF OTHER VEHICLES. IT CREATES TUNNEL VISION WITH MANY BLIND SPOTS. IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO ADJUST THE MIRRORS TO SEE TRAFFIC AROUND THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TRIED TO GET THE MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE THE MIRROR BUT THEY JUST GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND, AND REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS SAFETY CONCERN. THE STANDARD MIRROR FOR 2015 DODGE RAMS IS PARABOLIC WITH THE WORDS PRINTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MIRROR "OBJECTS IN MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR" IS OK . THIS IS SAME AS MY LAST PICKUP A 2005 RAM 1500 AND THE MIRRORS ARE GREAT, BUT MY NEW 2015 RAM PASSENGER SIDE MIRRORS INCLUDED IN THE TOW PACKAGE ARE VERY UNSAFE TO OPERATE. I WOULD THINK PAYING AN EXTRA $410 FOR THE TOW PACKAGE MIRRORS OPTION WOULD IMPROVE THE VIEW, BUT JUST THE OPPOSITE IS TRUE THE MIRRORS ARE UNSAFE. ANY DAY I USE MY NEW RAM 2015, GIVEN THE HIGH AND LIMITED VIEW OF FULL A SIZE PICKUP I RISK GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALER PERSONNEL HAVE DRIVEN THE TRUCK AND AGREE IT IS UNSAFE BUT CAN'T GET THE MANUFACTURER TO DO ANYTHING. I HAVE OPENED A CASE NUMBER WITH CHRYSLER, #28409386, ADMINISTRATOR "ANGEL", AND TRIED TO GET THEM TO TAKE ACTION BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED. AT THE DEALER RECENTLY I NOTICED 3 TRUCKS IN THE BODY SHOP WITH THE SAME TOW PACKAGE MIRRORS ALL WRECKED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY RUNNING INTO VEHICLES. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND A RECALL WHERE CHRYSLER REPLACES THE TOW PACKAGE MIRROR WITH A STANDARD PARABOLIC MIRROR, USED BY ALMOST EVERYONE IN VEHICLES. CHRYSLER DOES NOT HAVE THE MIRROR AVAILABLE, NOR AFTER MARKET PARTS, WITHOUT CHANGING OUT THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY AT A COST OF $1,100 - WHICH IS RIDICULOUS.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jan 7, 2016
FOLLOW-UP TO COMPLAINT NUMBER: 10809870 2015 RAM 1500 LARAMIE LIMITED 4X4 COMPONENT PART OR SYSTEM THAT CAUSED THE SAFETY RISK - UNKNOWN I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY TRUCK FROM THE SERVICE CENTER ON 12/18/2015. THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE RECEIVER HUB WERE REPLACED. ON 12/26/2015, MY WIFE AND I WERE ON DATE-NIGHT HEADED TO A LOCAL BOWLING ALLEY WHEN MY TRUCK WENT DEAD ELECTRONICALLY AND ENGINE-WISE AGAIN. AGAIN, THE TRUCK COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AND AGAIN NOTHING WORKED. THANKFULLY, WE WERE JUST DRIVING IN THE PARKING LOT NEAR THE BOWLING ALLEY AND THERE WAS NO SAFETY CONCERNS. MY TRUCK IS NOW AT THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN.
Service brakes, Engine, Jan 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V661000 (POWER TRAIN) BUT THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Engine, Dec 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE CLEANED AND THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Power train, Dec 22, 2015
VIBRATIONS WHILE DRIVING ,NOTICEABLE IN DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS, 55MPH TO 78MPH MAINLY ,SOMETIMES AT LOWER TORQUE UPHILL, NOTE ALL TIRES ,WHEEL BALANCED RE ROAD FORCED AND NEW REPLACEMENT TIRES , STILL VIBRATES, CURRENT ODO 1589 MILES.
Power train, Engine, Dec 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND JERKED FORWARD AS IT CAME TO A STOP AND THE SELECT GEAR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500.
Vehicle speed control, Dec 16, 2015
WHITE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC ON A HIGHWAY, AFTER REMOVING MY FOOT FROM BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE QUICKLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT ME PUTTING MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON SOON AFTER. VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE (WITHOUT ME PLACING MY FOOT ON GAS PEDAL) WHEN I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE IS PRESENTLY AT DODGE DEALERSHIP IN VANCOUVER, WA.
Suspension, Dec 15, 2015
VIBRATIONS WHILE DRIVING ,NOTICEABLE IN PASSENGER SEAT, 50MPH TO 80MPH MAINLY ,SOMETIMES AT LOWER TORQUE UPHILL OR AROUND CONES 50MPH BELOW, NOTE ALL TIRES ,WHEEL BALANCED RE ROAD FORCED AND NEW REPLACEMENT TIRES , STILL VIBRATES, CURRENT ODO 6 000 MILES.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine, Dec 13, 2015
2015 RAM 1500 LARAMIE LIMITED 4X4 COMPONENT PART OR SYSTEM THAT CAUSED THE SAFETY RISK - UNKNOWN MY TRUCK WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH 115 MILES ON THE ODOMETER ON 10/13/2015 AT HEBERT'S TOWN & COUNTRY. ON 10/16/2015, WITH JUST OVER 200 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, MY WIFE AND I WERE RETURNING HOME FROM DATE-NIGHT. WE WERE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH DOWN LA3132 WHEN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT BLACK, THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN, MOST ALL ELECTRONICS, TO INCLUDE THE HEADLIGHTS, CEASED FUNCTIONING AND THE RPM & MPH GAUGES CONSTANTLY BOUNCED UP AND DOWN. I WAS ABLE TO COAST SAFELY TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AS THE TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT. I COULD NOT RESTART THE VEHICLE SO, IT HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. FIVE DAYS LATER, I TOOK RE-DELIVERY OF MY TRUCK WITH AN ADDITIONAL 200 MILES ADDED TO THE ODOMETER AND A VERBAL EXPLANATION (NO PAPERWORK) THAT THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. UPON RE-DELIVERY WITH MY SALESMAN PRESENT, I ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BLACKED OUT AND THE GAUGES BOUNCED. MY SALESMAN WENT TO GET A SERVICE TECH BUT, WHILE HE WAS GONE, I HEARD A CLICK IN THE DASH AND EVERYTHING STARTED WORKING AGAIN. ON 12/11/2015, WITH JUST UNDER 60 DAYS OWNERSHIP AND RIGHT AT 700 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM SHOPPING, TRAVELING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET, WHEN THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS SUDDENLY HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS TIME, I WAS TRAVELING AT 30 MPH AND APPROACHING AN S-CURVE WITH NO HEADLIGHTS AND NO STREET LIGHTS. I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS THE BRAKES WERE VERY HARD TO APPLY AND I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT BEFORE FINALLY GETTING IT STOPPED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN BECAUSE I COULD NOT RESTART IT AND THE GAUGES WERE BOUNCING. MY TRUCK IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP. I'M NOT SURE I WANT TO TAKE RE-DELIVERY OF THIS PARTICULAR TRUCK.
Exterior lighting, Dec 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE BRIGHT ENOUGH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Dec 6, 2015
TRUCK IS LEAKING INSIDE THE INTERIOR, IN THE EXIT HANDLE. WATER WAS IN THE HEADLINER, BLINKER SWITCH, FLOORBOARD AND INSIDE THE EXIT HANDLE. TOOK TO DEALER. THEY WERE UNABLE TO RESOLVE. THIS HAPPENED IN MY DRIVEWAY WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED.