2015 Ram 2500 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 36 complaints for the 2015 Ram 2500, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 44,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 44,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
While my truck was parked and running (auto-started: FACTORY auto start), truck spontaneously burst into flames and burnt down before fire dept could get to it and put it out. TOTAL LOSS. Of note: fire dept was about 100yds away and responded as soon as we saw flames.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 2500. While driving approximately 45-55 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle switched to limp mode. The contact stated that the vehicle could no longer drive above 5 MPH. The contact asked several unknown dealers to update the engine control module. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 59,200.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Ram 2500
- Drivetrain & axles 44 complaints
- Steering 43 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints