2015 Ram 3500 engine problems
31 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2015 Ram 3500, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 37,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 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 21 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 3500. While driving at various speeds, smoke appeared under the hood and the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over, looked under the hood, and noticed that the engine compartment was on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The contact sustained minor burns that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 3500. While driving, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (coast auto center inc. 530 chetco ave, brookings, or 97415) where it was diagnosed that the degradation of the selective catalytic reduction system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated that dodge had not yet manufactured the part.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Ram 3500
- Drivetrain & axles 32 complaints
- Brakes 24 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Suspension 17 complaints
- Wheels 15 complaints