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.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 21, 2015
NEW TRUCK. LEFT DEALER AND DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES. STOPPED AT A GAS STATION TO TOP IT OFF. PUMP SHUT OFF WHEN IT WAS FULL. SQUEEZED THE PUMP NOZZLE AGAIN, LIKE I HAVE ALWAYS DONE TO ROUND OUT THE DOLLAR AMOUNT, AND FUEL GURGLED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK AND RAN DOWN THE SIDE OF THE TRUCK. SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE STATED THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THEM ALSO ON VARIOUS YEAR RAMS AND THEY JUST GOT USED TO NOT SQUEEZING THE NOZZLE A SECOND TIME. THIS TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH THE 32 GALLON GAS TANK. I NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM ON MY 2012 RAM WITH THE 22 GALLON TANK.
Power train, Aug 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE DRIVESHAFT BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING; HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE DRIVESHAFT WAS DISENGAGED AND ROTATED TO 180 DEGREES AND THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159. UPDATE 9/15/15*CW
Seats, Aug 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND VIBRATION COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 17, 2015
THE TRUCK SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING,AND MUST BE MANUALLY GUIDED TO SAFETY SO THAT THE VEHICLE CAN BE RESTARTED. THIS OCCURRED THREE TIMES ON THIS DATE AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. THE TRUCK DID SHUT OFF FOR THEM AS WELL DURING THEIR TESTING. THE TRUCK IS STILL AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE NO EXPLANATION AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE TRUCK TURNING OFF WHILE DRIVING.
Air bags, Aug 8, 2015
VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAYED AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD TURN ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES DURING SINGLE TRIP; OTHERS IT WOULD NOT TURN ON (OR OFF IF ILLUMINATED AT START). VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AUGUST 8, 2015. DEALER FOUND NO ISSUE. UPON PICKING VEHICLE UP AND STARTING, AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHERE TECH FOUND FRAYED WIRING IN THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG. AIR BAG ASSEMBLY AND WIRING TO BE REPLACED AT A LATER, BUT STILL UNDETERMINED, DATE.
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Aug 5, 2015, crash
BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2015 DODGE RAM 1500, THE FIRST WEEK I HAD AN ISSUE WITH ONE OF THE WINDOWS NOT GOING BACK UP, ABOUT A MONTH LATER I WAS DRIVING AND THE NEW KNOB SHIFTER, WENT INTO NEUTRAL BY ITSELF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. MEANT TO TAKE IT IN, BUT HAD BEEN SO BUSY WITH WORK, THAT I WAS GOING TO WAIT UNTIL THE FIRST OIL CHANGE. I NOTED THOSE TWO ISSUES ON AN EMAIL REVIEW/SURVEY THAT DODGE HOUNDED ME TO FILL OUT. EXACTLY TWO MONTHS AFTER OWNING THE TRUCK ON JULY 28TH, THE SAME DAY I MADE MY SECOND PAYMENT, I WAS AT THE GARAGE AT WORK, LEFT THE TRUCK ON AND PUT IT IN PARK, GOT OUT OF THE CAR, CLOSED THE DOOR AND AS I WAS GETTING READY TO GO AROUND THE TRUCK TO GO INSIDE MY JOB, THE CAR STARTED TO BACK OUT BY ITSELF, I TRIED GETTING BACK INTO THE TRUCK TO STOP IT BUT UNFORTUNATELY, I FAILED, THE TRUCK ALMOST RAN ME OVER. THANKFULLY A CEMENT BEAM STOPPED THIS FROM HAPPENING.
Suspension, Structure, Jul 29, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AXLE AND OTHER RELATED COMPONENTS COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO TRAVEL OUT OF THE LANE INDEPENDENTLY AND SIDE SWIPE ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND CAME TO A STOP AS THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES WERE POSITIONED INWARDLY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO BOTH KNEES, BUT MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 10/06/15*LJ UPDATED 12/13/2017*CN
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Jul 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A RAM 1500. WHILE WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT WITH THE BRAKES ENGAGED, THE ENGINE RPMS RAPIDLY INCREASED AFTER PERFORMING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,200. UPDATED 10/01/15*LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. UPDATED 12/24/15. *JB
Suspension, Power train, Jul 27, 2015
ONLY HAD THE NEW 2015 RAM 1500 LARAMIE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS WHEN THE FIRST OCCURANCE OF 3 SO FAR HAPPENED. WHEN TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AND I BACK OFF THE GAS TO CRUISING SPEED THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES EXTREMELY HARD AND THROUGHOUT THE DRIVE TRAIN VIOLANTENTLY FEELING LIKE I'M LOSING CONTROL. EXTREMELY SCARY AND THE TRUCK ONLY HAD ABOUT 400 MILES ON IT WHEN I PURCHASED IT ABOUT A MONTH AGO. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT FOR AUTONATION TO LOOK AT IT AUGUST 4TH. IT WAS PURCHASED FROMTOWN & COUNTRY IN WENACHEE WA. THE ISSUES WAS REPORTED TO TOWN & COUNTRY WHEN I WENT IN TO HAVE THE BED LINER SPRAYED.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 27, 2015
2015 RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RENTAL VEHICLE ACCELERATION AND BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED PERFORMANCE AND REACTION TIME WAS LIMITED BY THE COMPUTER PROGRAM IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 1,000 RPM, UNTIL THE ACCELERATOR WAS RELEASED. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Jul 20, 2015
IT ALL STARTED AROUND 850 MILES WITH THIS VEHICLE. I GOT INTO IT AND PUT IT INTO DRIVE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED WITHOUT MY FOOT ON THE PEDAL. I TOOK IT TO SHUMAN CHRYSLER IN WALLED LAKE AND THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. A MONTH LATER THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. I GOT INTO THE VEHICLE AT WORK AND PUT IT INTO DRIVE AND THE TRUCH ACCELERATED WITHOUT FOOT ON PEDAL. TOOK DIRECTLY TO SHUMAN CHRYSLER IN WALLED LAKE MICHIGAN AND THEY TOLD ME AFTER FIXING IT THAT THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE SAID SOMETHING ELSE SOMETHING LIKE THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WAS BAD..
Service brakes, Jul 15, 2015
MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE BRAKES WERE AUTOMATICALLY DEPLOYED A FEW TIMES WITHOUT TOUCHING THEM. THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES AND THE THIRD TIME WAS TWO DAYS AGO AND WE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO CHRYSLER JEEP RAM IN ALHAMBRA, CA TO BE EXAMINED. THEY TEST DROVE IT AND EXAMINED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE AN AUTOMATIC BREAKING MECHANISM AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. EACH TIME OF THE BREAKING, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON AND WE DO NOT BELIEVE WE EVEN HAD THE FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. WE FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS LIFE SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. WE PURCHASED THIS ONE THINKING IT WAS A SAFE TRUCK, YET NOW WE ARE VERY CONCERNED. I HOPE SOMEONE WILL LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. IF THIS HAPPENED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, I AM SURE WE WOULD BE REAR ENDED.
Power train, Air bags, Jul 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAG) AND 14V796000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Suspension, Jul 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH OVER A DIP IN THE ROAD, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY TO THE RIGHT. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE STRUCK A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,300.
Exterior lighting, Jul 6, 2015
I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK FOR SEVERAL MONTHS WITH NO ISSUES AND I HAVE NOT DRIVEN WHEN IT HAS BEEN DARK OUTSIDE. BUT ON THIS OCCASION IT WAS NIGHT AND I NOTICED THE HEADLIGHTS WERE EXTREMELY DIM AND SEEMED TO BE ADJUSTED TO LOW SO STOPPED FOUND THE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT FOR THE HEAD LIGHTS AND MADE AN ADJUSTMENT WHICH RAISED THEM BUT MADE LITTLE OR NO DIFFERENCE. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND IT IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUES AND IS ONE OF THE FIRST UPGRADES DONE... AMAZINGLY LIKE MYSELF ON NEW TRUCKS... I THEN WENT AND PURCHASED A COMPLETE SET OF SYLVANIA SILVER STAR ULTRA LOW AND HIGH BEAM AND FOG LIGHT REPLACEMENTS. THAT COMPLETELY CURED THE ISSUE. NOW I HAVE LIGHTS THAT WORK AND ARE SAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT I HAVE ALSO MADE RAM AWARE THROUGH AN EMAIL. I REALIZE PROFIT MARGINS ARE DRIVING FORCE TODAY BUT THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED
Other or unspecified, Jun 14, 2015
WHILE CHECKING FOR THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION AIR BAGS, WHICH IT DOES NOT HAVE, ON BRAND NEW 2015 RAM 1500 LONE STAR CREW CAB WITH ONLY 85 MILES - WE CAME ACROSS EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON THE DRIVE SHAFT, PARTS OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL, ON THE REAR SUSPENSION BRACKET, IN THE STEERING COLUMN, AND PARTS BEHIND THE ENGINE.
Engine, Jun 11, 2015
I HAD DECIDED TO CHANGE MY OIL MYSELF FOR THE TRUCK'S SECOND OIL CHANGE BECAUSE I WANTED TO USE AMS OIL. I BOUGHT THE FILTER FROM A LOCAL PARTS STORE BECAUSE AMS DID NOT OFFER ONE. I BEGAN TO DRAIN THE OIL AND THEN REMOVED THE OLD FILTER. AFTER IT DRAINED FOR 20 MINUTES I INSTALLED THE NEW FILTER AND OILED THE NEW O-RING AND INSTALLED IT ON THE FACTORY CAP AND TORQUED IT TO 20 FOOT POUNDS. I POURED THE 6 QUARTS OF NEW OIL IN THE ENGINE, WARMED IT UP AND SHUT IT DOWN. I THEN CHECKED THE FILTER FOR LEAKS AND CHECKED MY OIL LEVEL. EVERYBODY SHOULD BE ABLE TO CHANGE THEIR OWN OIL RIGHT? WELL I GUESS THAT'S NOT TRUE WITH THIS TRUCK ACCORDING TO THE DEALER SERVICE CENTER. IT WAS ABOUT 3000 MILES LATER WHEN I WAS AT WORK AND NOTICED A PUDDLE OF OIL UNDER THE TRUCK. I LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND THE BOTTOM OF THE TRANSMISSION AND OTHER PARTS WERE COATED WITH OIL. I CHECKED THE LEVEL AND NOTHING REGISTERED ON THE DIP STICK SO I HAD MY NEW TRUCK TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY TOLD ME THAT I DIDN'T USE OEM PARTS AND I'M NOT QUALIFIED TO CHANGE MY OWN OIL AND THAT IS WHY OIL WAS GUSHING ALL OVER THE TOP OF MY ENGINE! NOTICE THAT DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AN ENGINE COATED WITH OIL IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. THE DEALER CHARGED ME FOR A NEW OIL CHANGE, WIPED THE OIL OFF WHERE THEY COULD AND REFUSED TO HAVE THE ENGINE STEAM CLEANED. THEY SENT ME ON THE STREET WITH OIL ON MY ENGINE! I TRIED TO HAVE IT CLEANED BUT COULD NOT FIND ANYBODY THAT COULD DO IT THAT DAY. I HAD TO DRIVE IT THE NEXT DAY AND IT DIDN'T CATCH FIRE SO I LET IT GO. I AM NOW AT 23,578 MILES (INCIDENT HAPPENED AT 16,893) AND I'M STARTING TO NOTICE IT LEAKING A LITTLE BIT AGAIN. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE! I'VE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND SOMEBODY COULD GET KILLED! NOW I'M GOING TO GO COMPLAIN ABOUT ALL THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS MY 2015 CHRYSLER 200 IS HAVING. DON'T BUY AN FCA PRODUCT! YOU WILL BE SORRY! *TR
Structure, May 2, 2015
THE INNER FENDER MADE OUT OF METAL WITH A HARD PLASTIC SHROUD ON PREVIOUS YEARS, HAS BEEN ELIMINATED. IN ITS PLACE THERE IS NOW A FLIMSY THIN PLASTIC SHROUD THAT CAN BE BENT AND DEFORMED BY HAND AND REMOVED BY HAND WITH A COUPLE OF HEALTHY TUGS. THIS MEMBRANE IS THE ONLY PROTECTION PROVIDED FOR ABS COMPONENTS, A/C AND POWER STEERING HOSES, AND NUMEROUS OTHER COMPONENTS FOUND UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN DRIVING ESPECIALLY DRIVING OFF ROAD, THERE ARE NUMEROUS HAZARDS AND ITEMS THAT CAN BE PICKED UP BY THE TIRES AND FLUNG INSIDE THE WHEEL WELL. ON PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS THERE HAS BEEN A FORMED METAL INNER FENDER THAT WAS STOUT ENOUGH TO RESIST NUMEROUS ITEMS THAT MAY BE TOSSED INTO THE WHEEL WELL OR INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS ALSO A THICK PLASTIC SHROUD THAT COVERED THE METAL OF THE INNER FENDER, PERHAPS AS AN ADDITIONAL PROTECTION AGAINST RUST. NONE OF THAT EXISTS IN THE CURRENT 2015 RAM 1500 MODEL. THIS IS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SINCE A LIGHT ITEM, STICK, OR ROCK CAN BE THROWN INTO THE WHEEL WELL AND WILL PUNCH EASILY THRU THE THIN PLASTIC MEMBRANE. ADDITIONALLY A HEAVIER OR LONGER ITEM CAN BE THROWN INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR STEERING COMPONENTS CAUSING SOMETHING TO JAM AND LIMITING THE ABILITY TO STEER SAFELY. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS, THE POTENTIAL FOR COSTLY REPAIRS OR CATASTROPHE IS REAL. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Mar 31, 2015
THIS TRUCK HAS AN EXHAUST SMELL IN THE CABIN THAT MY WIFE AND I HAVE BEEN NOTICING GETS MORE PREVALENT AS THE VEHICLE GETS MORE MILES. I DROVE THE TRUCK ABOUT 8 HRS THURSDAY NIGHT MARCH 27TH AND INTO THE MORNING OF FRIDAY MARCH 28TH . BY THE TIME I GOT TO MY DESTINATION I HAD AN EXTREME HEADACHE, NAUSEA, BURNING EYES NOSE AND THROAT. IT WAS 0230 AM, I TRIED TO REST AND SLEEP BUT WAS TOO ILL. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 9~10 HRS I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL TO GET CHECKED, AND DOCUMENT WHAT I BELIEVE TO HAVE BEEN EXPOSURE TO EXHAUST FUMES. THE DR PUT ME ON OXYGEN AND GAVE ME ANTI NAUSEA MEDICINE. THEY DREW A BLOOD GAS AND TOLD ME THAT I HAD ONLY SLIGHT SIGNS OF EXPOSURE UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO THE TIME THAT I HAD WAITED TO COME IN TO GET CHECKED. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THAT THIS INCIDENT IS REPORTED AS IT SEEMS TO CREEP UP AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ! *TR
Exterior lighting, Mar 22, 2015
THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH POOR HEADLIGHTS IN MY RAM. WE WERE ON OUR WAY BACK TO NEW YORK FROM FLORIDA AND WENT FROM LEWIS DELAWARE TO CAPE MAY ON THE FERRY. WHEN WE GOT OFF THE FERRY IT WAS AFTER 9:00 PM AND WAS VERY DARK. WE PROCEEDED TO HEAD FOR THE BEACH AREA OF CAPE MAY AND MY WIFE TOLD ME TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS ON TO WHICH I RESPONDED THEY ARE ON. I AM 66 YEARS OLD AND HAVE HAD 6 TRUCKS STARTING IN 1998 AND MANY SUV'S. I HAVE NEVER HAD HEADLIGHTS THAT WERE ANYTHING LIKE THESE. ON THE WAY DOWN I DROVE FOR A SHORT TIME IN THE DARK LOOKING FOR A MOTEL. FROM THE MOTEL THE NEXT MORNING I CONTACTED RAM WHO GAVE ME A DEALER TO CHECK OUT THE LIGHTS. I STOPPED AND HE AGREED WITH ME THAT THEY WERE NOT VERY BRIGHT AND THAT'S THAT. WHEN I RETURNED HOME I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE WORKING AS DESIGNED, WHICH BY NOW I KNOW IT WAS A BAD DESIGN. I CONTACTED RAM AGAIN AND HERE IS THERE RESPONSE WAS WE APPRECIATE THE TIME AND EFFORT YOU TOOK TO TELL US OF YOUR DISSATISFACTION IN OUR PRODUCT. COMMENTS LIKE YOURS ARE ONE WAY TO LEARN OF PROBLEMS THAT DEVELOP AND THE IMPROVEMENTS DESIRED. WE HAVE DOCUMENTED YOUR COMMENTS AND WILL PROVIDE THEM TO THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR REVIEW. THE TRUCK IS A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD TO DRIVE AT NIGHT AND THE RAM MESSAGE BOARDS HAVE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE HEADLIGHTS.I NEED BRIGHTER, SAFER HEADLIGHTS NOW AND NOT WHEN THERE DEVELOPMENT TEAM FIGURE IT OUT. YOU WOULD THINK FOR A TRUCK THAT COSTS $50000 COULD BE DRIVEN SAFELY AT NIGHT. *TR
Power train, Engine, Mar 12, 2015
FUMES COMING INTO CAB THROUGH AC VENTS CAUSING PASSENGERS TO BECOME ILL WITH NAUSEA, HEADACHES, LIGHT HEADED, CONFUSION. AIR COMING FROM AC VENTS DURING SMELL IS READING 60-200PPM ON CO MONITOR. *TR
Electrical system, Structure, Mar 6, 2015, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER SIDE DOORS AND THE INNER PART OF THE REAR END CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ITSELF. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 425. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 4/13/15*CN THE ELECTRIC POWER HEATED MIRROR CAUGHT FIRE. UPDATED 04/16/15*JB
Engine, Feb 24, 2015
THE TRUCK IS AN ECODIESEL. THIS IS A REPLACEMENT TRUCK FROM A BUYBACK ON A 2014. BOTH TRUCKS ARE THE SAME, ONE 2014 AND ONE 2015. IN COLD WEATHER THEY FAIL TO START. BETWEEN THE TWO TRUCKS THEY HAVE BEEN TOWED A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES. ONE TRUCK HAD 2800 MILES THE OTHER 768. BEEN OUT OF SERVICE 9 WEEKS. NEITHER TRUCK WILL START AFTER DRIVEN ON A TRIP OVER 30 MINUTES AND IN COLD WEATHER. THE NON START CONDITION IS INTERMITTENT AND NOT PREDICTABLE. *JS