2015 Ram 1500 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 398 complaints for the 2015 Ram 1500, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 398 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 281 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 42
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 25 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 30 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 38 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 58 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 43 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 32 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 29 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 13 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 281 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 42 fires, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH on the highway, smoke was noticed inside of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and exited the vehicle with the passenger. The driver and the passenger sustained sore throat and eye irritation due to the smoke but it was unknown if medical attention was required. The smoke eventually cleared and the vehicle was towed to the dealer (randy marion chrysler dodge jeep ram located at 2000 us-421, wilkesboro, nc 28697).
After completing the approved emissions modification, per the fca-EPA lawsuit settlement, I've noticed substantial turbo lag and shifting issues (holding gear too long). This is particularly dangerous when pulling out onto streets or expressways where I need to accelerate up to speed quickly. There is a 3-5 second lag before the turbo begins spooling and my truck begins accelerating.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Ram 1500
- Steering 342 complaints
- Fuel system 242 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 224 complaints
- Brakes 162 complaints
- Electrical system 159 complaints
- Cruise control 88 complaints
- Air bags 61 complaints
- Suspension 57 complaints