2015 RAM 2500 Problems & Complaints
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STEERING
28 complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was initially repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V021000 (Steering) at a local dealer; however, after the recall repair was performed, the vehicle was unable to receive a front alignment. The contact requested that the welds be removed to perform the alignment; however, several dealers and independent mechanics refused to remove the welds. The dealer had spoken with the manufacturer, but neither had offered any assistance. The Mopar manufacturer was also notified of the failure, and the contact was given a case number. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000. The VIN was not available.
Sep 09, 2025
Over the past 2 years we have had issues with the front end particularly the drag link coming loose and major steering problems and major bouncing which resulted in purchasing 2 new sets of tires within 2 years. It was brought to our attention that there was a recall for the exact same issue from NHTSA Recall# V06 19V-021. Unfortunately our VIN number was not listed on the recall although our truck was having the same issue that was listed in the recall. I have contacted NHTSA and filed a safety complaint (Complaint# 11570103). Over the 2 years, we have had the drag link repaired twice which has cost us approximately $4700 in repair costs and tire replacement which could have been covered had our truck was listed under the recall. I have requested NHTSA to investigate and list our truck under the recall and is requesting refunds to the repairs I have already paid for. This request has been declined and that is not acceptable. Please add my vehicle under the recall so I can request a reimbursement. I want somebody to call me directly at [XXX] today. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Jul 03, 2024
Our vehicle was not part of the safety recall V06/NHTSA 19V-21 recall based on VIN but have been experiencing same issues in the recall: Drag link separation can result in a loss of directional steering control. We have had several close calls of truck losing control. Vehicle currently in authorized dealership with the following diagnosis: Upon inspection, technician found the track bar to continuously back off, no known fix for this issue. Requesting our truck VIN [XXX] to be claimed under this recall. It is possible that other trucks that were manufactured from the same plant as ours could have been built with these defective parts. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) The contact is requesting that their vehicle be added to the safety recall in order for their truck to be repaired.
Feb 05, 2024
At highway speed vehicle did not have issues until steering into a hard turn. Steering became very heavy and lost power steering intermittently. Same issue occurred at low speed during turns
Aug 09, 2023
My reimbursement for a recall I paid out of pocket was approved and a check was supposed to be sent to me, but has never been sent. I have called Mopar several times and they tell me they are sending the check to me but never do.
Jun 09, 2023
+ 23 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
25 complaints
Transmission stopped working temporarily after towing a trailer up a long hill, engine simply revved when i tried to accelerate at the very top just prior to descending the other side, after stopping for 3-4 minutes the transmission began to work again. Truck is available for inspection and has not been inspected by anyone The truck is equipped with both engine and exhaust braking and had the failure occurred going downhill with a trailer in tow then it would have created a safety issue. No warning lights or messages appeared prior to or after the incident to indicate there was any issues.
Aug 07, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost significant motive power, after which the contact became aware that the vehicle had downshifted independently, prompting him to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission solenoid pack. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Notification: U30. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 122,000.
Mar 19, 2024
Vehicle was placed in park on a slight incline and engine turned off. Vehicle began to roll backwards as I exited. The truck indicated that it was in park, but no parking brake engaged. If I had exited completely and left the vehicle, it could have rolled and caused serious injury. The truck was taken to the dealership and diagnosed with a loose/ missing retainer clip on the parking pawl.
Feb 18, 2022
Transmission bearing failure, resulting in total transmission loss. Bearing broke without warning while driving and sent metal pieces through the entire transmission. The transmission is currently being rebuild and the mechanic identified that the bearing was installed upside down during manufacturing and is what caused the transmission fail. The mechanic also found that another transmission rebuild shop had several transmissions of the same model with the same failure issue I experienced.
Sep 02, 2021
Transmission stopped working at 70500 miles. Have to have it completely replaced
Jun 10, 2021
+ 20 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
20 complaints
Mopar has discontinued parts for many Ram vehicles with a 6.4L Hemi motor including the exhaust manifolds. My exhaust manifold is currently cracked and has an audible leak. Exhaust enters the cab of the vehicle when starting, idling, or reversing. They have no indication of providing a fix for this and the parts are not available aftermarket either. This broken piece not only affects the performance and safety but renders my truck unusable per DOT guidelines and would be red flagged during a roadside DOT check. In my area I know of three other trucks with the same issue. I have tried to reach out to the manufacturer with no response and all the dealers I have tried to reach do not have a solution. This problem can affect trucks as new as 2019 and old as 2011.
Aug 18, 2025
This vehicle has a manufacturers #X99 extended warranty. It is for the Turbo Actuator. It extends to 15 years or 150,000 miles. I had a failure of my Turbo Actuator. The vehicle went into limp mode approx 2,000 miles from my home.The malfunction indicator lamp went on and I had to get the control solenoid fixed in order to continue to use the vehicle. We were told that this was related to the Turbo Actuator and to get it fixed when we got back home. I had to have more work done on it once home to finish the Turbo work done.I have approached Ram through mail and email to get reimbursed for the costs. I am continuously getting denied from the manufacturer. When I get emails from Stellantis the people only have one name and no direct contact number so I can speak with them. I have continuously asked to speak to a supervisor and no on will get back to me. I have submitted all my costs to have this fixed as well as the extended warranty X99. I have provided all the information they ask for per the extended warranty. I cannot speak to anyone about why they say my vehicles is not covered. According to the extended warranty X99 it is covered as my vehicle has approx. 93,000 miles at this time.
Feb 03, 2024
Turbo Actuator for Ram 2500 has been recalled in 2022, but for some reason, my Ram 2500 from 2015 was left out of the recall. The MIL indication and subsequent codes related to this failure are the same as being reported in the Warranty Bulletin previously addressed by FCA, X99 6.7 Cummins Turbocharger Actuator Warranty Extension. I was put at risk of an accident due to this happening on expressway. I experienced a loss of power when I certainly needed it to pull over to get to the shoulder. I believe my vehicle and others that were built with these subpar actuators should have been included in this warranty extension. Please advise if further information is needed. The ideal resolution is to be included in the warranty extension of the actuator and have the appropriate part replacement for this issue. Thank you for your time into this matter, Regards, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Sep 18, 2023
LOUD TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER SAYS BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE CAUSING THE PROBLEM. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER TODAY AND THEY SAID NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED TO CORRECT AND REPAIR THE FAULTY PROBLEM. DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY, AS I AM A 3-TIME MASTER ASE TECH AND KNOW THAT EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS JUST DON'T BREAK, AND AFTER ONLINE RESEARCH I SEE THERE IS A DEFINITE MAJOR PROBLEM OVER THE YEARS WITH THESE.
Jun 15, 2022
OUR 2015 RAM POWER WAGON LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER WENT INTO LIMP MODE(SERVICE ADVISER TOLD US THAT'S WHAT IS CALLED) WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON I-65. WE TOOK THE CAR TO FREEMAN DODGE IN NASHVILLE, TN AND THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM, APPARENTLY TRUCK DIDN'T GIVE A CODE AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, WHEN WE ARE PICKING OUR TRUCK BACK FROM THE DEALER THEY TOLD US THAT TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE IS BROKEN, WE ASKED THEM HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE AND ALL THEY COULD TELL US WAS WE DON'T KNOW AND THE COST OF FIXING IT IS OVER $500(WE DID NOT GET IT FIXED), THE SERVICE ADVISER TOLD US THAT SHE HAS SEEN THIS PROBLEM IN THE PAST AS WELL, I ASKED HER IF SHE HAS SEEN ANY OTHER SCRATCHES OR DENTS AROUND THE BROKEN TUBE SHE TOLD US THAT THERE IS NO ANY OTHER DAMAGE BUT THE DIPSTICK TUBE. I TOLD HER THAT THE TRUCK IS ALMOST 2 FEET OFF THE GROUND AND WE NEVER TOOK THE TRUCK OFF ROADING EVER BEFORE HOW IS IT POSSIBLE AN OBJECT CAME UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK HIT PRECISELY THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE BROKE THE DIPSTICK TUBE BUT DIDN'T DAMAGE OR MADE SCRATCHES NOTHING AROUND? HER ANSWER WAS I DON'T KNOW. WE PICKED THE TRUCK UP AND CAME HOME AND DID A LITTLE RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET TO SEE IF ANYONE HAS SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND I READ A FEW ARTICLES ABOUT IT AND APPARENTLY DODGE IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND ADDRESSED THE ISSUE ON THE NEWER MODELS. IF YOU PLEASE LOOK AT THIS INCIDENT WE WOULD VERY MUCH SO APPRECIATED. THANKS YOUR TIME READING THIS!
Oct 15, 2020
+ 15 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13 complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 2500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, driving, or attempting to depress the brake pedal, the integrated trailer brake control failed to respond as intended while the trailer was hitched to the vehicle. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the integrated trailer brake control was not receiving adequate power, due to a faulty brake control not functioning as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 207,000.
May 28, 2025
The blower motor for my air conditioner and heater is not working properly. The service company told me this is an ongoing issue with this model truck and I should file a complaint due to the number of incidents They are having with this vehicle with this problem. The service technician stated the computer box was full of corrosion from not being sealed properly from the factory. The service technician also stated that if the corrosion continues and the issue is not corrected, it could affect the entire ECM of my truck and my truck will not start.
Jun 11, 2024
RADIO FAILS TO STAY OPERATIONAL AFTER VEHICLE IS STARTED. IT WORKS WHILE THE KEY IS IN ACCESSORY POSITION, BUT DOES NOT WORK ONCE THE CAR IS STARTED. I AM ALSO UNABLE TO USE THE BACKUP CAMERA BECAUSE THE RADIO DOES NOT WORK. THAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE
Jan 14, 2021
THE NAVIGATION DOES NOT TRACK MY VEHICLE PROPERLY. THE KEY FOBS FAIL OVER 50% OF THE TIME. THE UCONNECT APPLICATION ON MY PHONE FAILS TO WORK OVER 50% OF THE TIME AND TRUCK WILL NOT START, LOCK OR UNLOCK. THE TRUCK SAYS THE KEY FOB LEFT THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS STILL IN THE VEHICLE CAUSING A SAFETY CONCERN WHEN DRIVING. EVEN WITH NEW BATTERIES IN THE FOBS. THE UPDATES HAVE FAILED DIFFERENT TIMES DUE TO SOMETHING CALLED THE SIERRA BOLO WIRELESS CARD. THE MORE AND MORE I HAVE EXPLORED WHAT COULD BE THE ISSUE, THE MORE CASES LIKE THIS I SEE AND WONDERING WHY THERE IS NO RECALL ON IT. THIS STARTED TAKING PLACE AS SOON AS I PURCHASED IT IN THE FALL OF 2017.
Dec 16, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER MALFUNCTIONED AND THE DISPLAY SCREEN FROZE AND ONLY DISPLAYED THE VEHICLE'S SPEED. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO ACCESS OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION SUCH AS TIRE PRESSURE AND TOWING. ADDITIONALLY, THE HORN NO LONGER OPERATED AS DESIGNED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT YET NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,080.*DT*DT
Sep 14, 2020
+ 8 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
13 complaints
ABS speed sensor on. Replaced and it remains on. It causes my cruise control, traction control and most importantly 4WD to stop working. This happened right in the middle of a week where we had lots of snow and ice and freezing temperatures. I got lucky and discovered that the ABS light causes the four-wheel-drive to not work before I manage to take a bad road that I had been planning to take. Meanwhile because of work I haven't had time to fix it till recently so all this time I have not had four-wheel-drive very bad weather. A very stupid fail safe feature, disabling 4WD over a speed sensor.
Jan 31, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and the cruise control mode remained engaged. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated and would not stop. The contact manually pressed the cruise control button to disengage it but it failed to respond and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact stated that as the vehicle was about to crash into another vehicle, he drove the vehicle off the road and into a ditch. The contact sustained nose hemorrhage and bruised ribs. The Contact’s wife who was sitting in the front passenger seat sustained bruises on her face and around her eye. The contact’s 17-month-year-old baby who was sitting in the rear passenger seat sustained a black eye and bruised chest. The contact and his family did not seek medical assistance. A police report was not filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence without cruise control. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle in for diagnosis at his own expense. The dealer also advised the contact that the failure was a manufacturer defect. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and he advised the contact that they could not assist as the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. Consumer added the recall from the FCA says IF! THE vehicle is having the symptoms then perform the software update. Consumer's attorney is dealing with FCA on this issue.
Jan 11, 2022
VEHICLE LOOSES 6 MPH BEFORE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DOWN TO PICKUP SPEED, I AM UNABLE TO USE ANYWHERE THERE IS ANY TYPE OF INCLINE. IN ORDER TO USE CRUISE CONTROL NEED TO DRIVE IN TRUCK LANE TO AVOID BEING REAR ENDED. DEALER CLAIMS THAT IT IS NORMAL BECAUSE THEY CAN'T CHANGE ANY SETTINGS. YOU WANT DATE THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK THAT WOULD BE EVERY DAY I DRIVE MY TRUCK.
Aug 06, 2019
SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT ALWAYS WORK. WHEN IT DOES IT WILL SOMETIMES SPEED UP OR DISENGAGE ON IT'S ON. I HAD IT AT THE DEALER SHIP FOR RECALLS AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THE ISSUE , I WAS HAVING THEY SAID THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG AND NO RECALLS AT THIS TIME. FYI THIS IS 6.7 DIESEL AND STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM.
Mar 04, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE FLASHING LIGHTING BOLT AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RON BOUCHARD CHRYSLER DODGE RAM (978-345-1800, LOCATED AT 288 LUNENBURG ST, FITCHBURG, MA 01420) AND REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT REMEMBER WHAT WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT SOMEONE WOULD CALL THE CONTACT BACK. THE CONTACT WAS NOT CALLED BACK. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Oct 11, 2018
+ 8 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
10 complaints
ABS module not working
Jan 09, 2025
Both front brake lines ruptured. The left front ruptured while operating at highway speeds. The right ruptured immediately after replacing the left. Both ruptures where in the braided hose, on the same end within .75 and 2 inches from the connector.
Aug 12, 2024
I was driving and had the truck on cruise control and suddenly the cruise control disengaged and I got a message on the cluster that said Service Electronic Braking System. Now I get the message every time i turn on the truck. I read on line that this is an issue going on and just wanted to pass it along.
Jun 13, 2024
My 2015 Ram 1500 Big Horn Has Intermittent ABS and traction control lights, no cruise or 4x4 The SEBS and ABS lights, and alarm will start flashing and dinging. then goes out, but come back on when on wet road. Truck slides around with loss of traction.
Dec 04, 2023
PARKING BRAKE BECAME LOOSE AND STOPPED HOLDING THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO 86,000 MILES. ADJUSTMENT WAS MADE TO THE PARKING BRAKE BUT IT FAILED TO HOLD THE VEHICLE AFTER ADJUSTMENT WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE WAS TESTED. PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED ON 2/10/2020 AS DELIMITATION OF LINING MATERIAL FROM THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES. ONLINE SEARCHES INDICATE OTHER OWNERS REPORTING THE SAME ISSUES.
Feb 10, 2020
+ 5 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10 complaints
Integrated trailer brake module produced by Continental Part Number 68237782AB does not function correctly. No voltage when gain set to 10 and manually activated. Issue frequently mentioned on RAM Forum pages. Dodge acknowledges that "may" have been an issue with a change in vendors. No warranty coverage.
Mar 10, 2024
My 2015 truck has 89,000 miles. The emission system DPF was replaced under EPA settlement with RAM at about 20,000miles. The DEF system failed at 89k. When it failed the truck started bellowing toxic ammonia from the exhaust. When the system failed, a check engine light came on and the truck indicated I had 150 miles before 5 MPH line mode. The amonia Fumes where overwhelming. You could see the cloud coming out of the exhaust. The dealer confirmed the DEF pump failed. However the pump is still working and pumped half a tank of DEF into my exhaust system in less than 30 miles. Independant shop suspects additional damage to NOX sensor and other parts as a result of the pump failure. Ram admits the pump is a high fail item but not covered past original 80k emissions warrenty. The pump is 1,400 dealer list. I have never heard of a vehicle having less than 100,000 10 year emissions warrenty. My VW TDI passat has over 150k full emissions warrenty from the EPA settlement. I don't understand how RAM is not liable for low milage emission failured below 100k miles. The pumps fail alot! Apparently they have been or are trying to redesign them. This is one leading reason why owners delete unreliable emission designs. I would like my emissions failure covered by RAM and the software logic updated on all RAMs to shut down DEF pumps when they fail so they do not produce heavy toxic ammonia clouds.
Aug 16, 2022
I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS FROM MY GEAR SHIFT,IT'S BEEN GETTING STUCK IN PARK AND NOW HAS COMPLETELY BROKE FROM THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN.
Feb 14, 2021
CAB BRAKE LIGHT WENT BAD AFTER 5 YEARS AND THE INTERIOR OF TRUCK WAS FLOODED WITH RAIN WATER. WATER WAS RUNNING OUT OF HEADLINER INTO THE DASHBOARD, RADIO AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE AND SPEAKING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR RAM VEHICLES. I NOW HAVE MOLD SET UP IN MY VEHICLE BUT CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY THAT A FIRE DIDN'T OCCUR.
Nov 12, 2020
HEAT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOES NOT WORK.
Oct 19, 2020
+ 5 more complaints for this component
TIRES
10 complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 2500 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discover AT3, Tire Size: 285/75/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact became aware that the sidewalls on all four tires were cracked. The vehicle was taken to a tire center, and the contact was informed that the tires needed to be replaced. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The tire mileage was 36,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 126,000
Aug 09, 2023
Both front tires separated near the rim lt275/70r18
Nov 16, 2022
lt245/70r17 we had the other front tire separate a few weeks ago. the employee was driving a few miles an hour on property when she felt and heard a thumping. immediately parked it. this is the 3rd tire in the last couple of months, all of them cooper discover LT tires without significant mileage that have had blets/tread split/separate. I foudn that there was a 500000 tire recall of this line last year. i think the problem is bigger.
Jun 16, 2022
one of my guys was driving a company vehicle when he felt wobble. upon returning to our property he showed me that the front passenger tire had major tread separation. no accidents, etc were involved. we had a tread separation on another truck 2 weeks ago so this brought up a red flag and i looked up the tires and found recalls of similar lines last year. So i want to log this in case other people are also having this issue. we have cooper discoverer at3 on a few trucks. Lt 245/70r17
May 13, 2022
RIGHT REAR TIRE ON RAM 2500 MEGACAB BLEW WHILE TOWING A WILDCAT 312BHX 5TH WHEEL ON 7/25/2020 AT 1:45 PM ON I 26 W IN SC AT EXIT 159. TRAVELING AT 65 MPH, TIRE WAS INFLATED TO 78 PSI AND NO ALARM RECEIVED FROM TPMS SYSTEM PRIOR TO TIRE BLOW OUT, FELT A WEIRD VIBRATION IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE EXIT AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT TO CHECK THE VEHICLE AT THE PILOT STATION. THE BLOW OUT CAUSED $3858.59 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK, NOT INCLUDING THE COST OF NEW TIRES. NO ADDITIONAL ACCIDENT HAPPENED BECAUSE WE WERE ABLE TO PULL SAFELY OFF THE INTERSTATE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND REMOVE ANY LARGE DEBRIS PIECES FROM THE INTERSTATE.
Aug 21, 2020
+ 5 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
6 complaints
side impact collision and the side airbags did not deploy. i had a broken hand from the impact of hitting the door/window due to the force of the impact. The other drive ran a stop sign and hit me at approximately 45-50 MPH. Uploaded pictures show the damage to my truck, with the majority of the damage being the suspension/axle components. The point of impact on my vehicle was the driver's side front wheel.
Sep 07, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND HE CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AT 35 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TWO FRACTURED RIBS, HIS LEFT ELBOW WAS INJURED AND HIS LOWER BACK. THE OTHER DRIVER HAD TO BE CUT OUT OF THE VEHICLE SO BOTH WERE TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. THE NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND SPLITTING THE SURFACE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND WILL BE PICKED UP TODAY BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED WITH DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END THAT WAS CRUSHED IN. BOTH DOORS WERE BENT IN ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AND THE STEERING COLUMN WAS BENT AND THE WINDSHIELD WAS SMASHED IN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *LN*JB
Jan 04, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT 60MPH A VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY ENTERING TRAFFIC, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT DRIVER'S SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK, SHOULDER'S, AND RIGHT KNEE AS HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE STATE POLICE WAS PRESENT AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY REPAIR FACILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,250.
May 12, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A GRAVEL DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Feb 05, 2019
WE WERE INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT ON I95. WE WERE HIT FROM THE REAR AND WE SLAMMED INTO THE CONCRETE HIGHWAY DIVIDER AT APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
Apr 26, 2018
+ 1 more complaint for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, "DEF SYSTEM 75 MPH SPEED LIMIT WILL BE LIMITED TO 5 MPH" APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO WINNIE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (LOCATED AT 125 TX-124, WINNIE, TX 77665, (409) 296-3500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DEF FUEL PUMP SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Jun 14, 2019
DEF GAUGE IS STUCK. I HAVE TRAVELED NEARLY 3,000 MILES AND STILL THE GAUGE HAS NOT MOVED. I WAS CHECKING ON-LINE AND SEEN WHERE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM WITH A PRIOR MODEL.
Jul 23, 2018
DEAL THROTTLE PEDAL WHEN MAKING FAST ACCELERATIONS DUE TO RAPID CHANGING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS IN CITY TRAFFIC. PRESSING THROTTLE, LETTING OFF AND THEN PRESSING THROTTLE AGAIN RESULTS IN NO THROTTLE RESPONSE FOR 1-2 SECONDS.
Jan 18, 2017
ON 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL THERE CAN BE AN UNPREDICTABLY LONG ( UP TO 2 SECOND) DELAY BETWEEN WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED AND WHEN THE TRUCK ACTUALLY BEGINS TO ACCELERATE. THIS IS NOT TURBO LAG (WHICH MAY LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF POWER UNTIL THE TURBO SPOOLS UP). THIS IS NOT A STUMBLE. THIS IS AN ACTUAL DELAY IN THE COMPUTER APPLYING FUEL TO THE ENGINE. IT IS TOTAL DEAD TIME AS IF THE ACCELERATOR WAS NOT PRESSED AT ALL. IT HAPPENS UNDER THE WORST OF CONDITIONS, WHEN YOU NEED HARD ACCELERATION AND NEED IT NOW. IT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU WERE COASTING OR HAD JUST LET OFF OF THE PEDAL. THESE ARE CONDITIONS THAT OFTEN OCCUR IN TRAFFIC WITH MANY OTHER VEHICLES NEARBY. THE LONG DELAY BETWEEN THROTTLE APPLICATION AND ENGINE RESPONSE IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. MY TRUCK HAS THE LATEST "FLASH" FROM THE DEALER, IT IS RUNNING THE MOST UP-TO-DATE FIRMWARE AVAILABLE FROM THE DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT THEY KNOW ABOUT THE ISSUE BUT HAVE NO PLANS TO FIX THE ISSUE.
Dec 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT NOTICED STRONG FUEL FUMES EMITTING FROM THE VENTS OF THE VEHICLE. THE FUMES CAUSED SEVERE HEADACHES TO THE CONTACT AND THE CONTACT'S SON. THE CONTACT'S SON PASSED OUT NUMEROUS TIMES DUE TO THE FUMES. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REPAIR SOLUTION. THE CONTACT HAD AN INDEPENDENT SOURCE TEST FOR CARBON MONOXIDE AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS AN EXTREMELY HIGH LEVEL OF FUMES IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR MONTHS FOR THE DEALER TO ESCALATE THE CONCERN TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER CONTINUED TO RECEIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
May 12, 2016
+ 1 more complaint for this component
WHEELS
5 complaints
FIRESTONE TIRES WITH ONLY LESS THAN 16000 MILES WORE OUT WHICH COULD CAUSE A WRECK IF I HAVE TO DRIVE VEHICLE IN BAD WEATHER OR RAIN. WE NOTICED AND EVEN SPOKE TO OUR DEALER AND MOPAR AND NOTHING WAS DONE. YOU BUY A NEW TRUCK AND PAY OVER 50,000 FOR IT YOU THINK THE TIRE WOULD LAST AT LEAST 3 TO 6 YRS OR AT LEAST 30,000 TO 60,000 MILES ANYWAY.
Nov 27, 2017
SEE ATTACHMENT, I WAS UNDER 1900 CHARACTERS BUT SYSTEM WOULD NOT LET ME SEND.
Mar 11, 2017
80 PSI IT TOO HIGH IN THE REAR TIRES, TIRES DO NOT MAKE GOOD CONTACT WITH ROAD CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. NEEDS TO BE FIXED.
Dec 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,000. ...UPDATED 09/12/16 *BF *TR
Aug 01, 2016
TO HIGH FACTORY TIRE PRESSURE AFFECTS VEHICLE STABILITY INCLEMENT WEATHER. 80 PSI IS TO MUCH PRESSURE IN AN UNLADEN PICKUP TRUCK. SKIDDING...
Feb 25, 2015
SUSPENSION
4 complaints
FRONT END WOBBLE AT 65 MPH TO 70 MPH
Nov 14, 2017
I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES SINCE NEW BECAUSE OCCASIONALLY WHEN I DRIVE OVER RAILROAD TRACKS OR SMALL BUMPS OR ROAD REPAIR BUMPS IN THE CITY AT APPROX. 35 MPH I HEAR AND FEEL A LOUD BANG ON THE FLOORBOARD BENEATH MY LEFT FOOT. THE DEALER REPEATEDLY LOOKED AT MY TRUCK ONLY IN THE SERVICE DRIVE AND SAID THEY SEE NO PROBLEM AND REFUSED TO WRITE IT UP. THE 3RD VISIT THEY WANTED ME TO DRIVE IT FAST OVER THE SPEED BUMPS IN THERE OVERFLOW SALES LOT TO TRY AND DUPLICATE THE SOUND. I EXPLAINED TO THEM IT SEEMS THAT IT ONLY OCCURS WHEN THE FRONT TIRE DROPS OR DIPS SUDDENLY. I REFUSED TO DRIVE IT FAST OVER SPEED BUMPS FOR THE SERVICE ADVISOR SO HE REFUSED TO WRITE IT UP. THE RAILROAD TRACKS HAVE SINCE BEEN UPDATED SO I WASN'T SURE WHERE TO DRIVE THEM TO DUPLICATE THE SOUND. THIS OCCURRED BETWEEN 5/2015 - 5/2016 AS THE TRUCK HAS BEEN PARKED SINCE FOR OTHER EXHAUST PROBLEMS.
Nov 16, 2016
WHILE TRAVELING ON I-664 NORTH AND EXITING ONTO I-64 EAST IN HAMPTON, VA, MY RAM 2500 BEGAN A VIOLENT BOUNCE OR "WOBBLE" WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH (NORMAL SPEED OF TRAFFIC). I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR WHILE TRYING TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND BEGAN TO BRAKE GENTLY (I DIDN'T KNOW THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM) AS I DRIFTED INTO THE RIGHT LANE (2-LANE RAMP). I CONTINUED TO SLOW AS I CONTINUED TO MOVE ONTO THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND WHEN I REACH ABOUT 30 MPH THE BOUNCING/VIBRATION STOPPED. I CONTINUED TO THE NEXT EXIT, PULLED OFF AND GOT OUT TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. I COULD SEE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES OR SUSPENSION (SPRINGS FRONT AND REAR). I THEN DROVE 40 MILES TO MY HOME WITH NO OTHER PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD SIMILAR MINOR EXPERIENCES DURING THE PAST YEAR THAT ONLY LASTED FOR A SECOND AND WHICH I ATTRIBUTED TO THE STIFF SUSPENSION. MY INTERNET RESEARCH OF THIS EVENT REVEALED THIS HAS BEEN AN HABITUAL PROBLEM WITH JEEPS AND RAMS BUT WAS SUPPOSEDLY "FIXED" IN 2013. I WILL TESTIFY THAT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED AND RESULTED IN ME ALMOST LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ON A CURVED TWO-LANE RAMP. IT SHOULD BE NOTED I HAVE TRAVELED THIS ROUTE EVERYDAY FOR 14 YEARS WITH NO SIMILAR EXPERIENCE. I HAD MY LOCAL DEALER "INSPECT" THE VEHICLE FOR A POSSIBLE CAUSE BUT ALL THEY DID WAS DRIVE IT DOWN THE ROAD AND BACK AND REPORTED THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. OF COURSE THEY WERE NOT ON A CONCRETE ROADWAY DRIVING 60 MPH AROUND A CURVE.
Jun 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A CLANKING NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE JAM NUT TO THE DRAG LINK WAS LOOSE. THE JAM NUT WAS TIGHTENED AND READJUSTED AND THE FRONT END WAS RE-ALIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000.
Oct 27, 2015
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
The vehicle slid out of gear with no keys or brake; children were in car and escaped injury but VERY unsafe Gear shift lever broke off steering column (separate incident)
Feb 06, 2023
The power steering pump bolts sheared off their mounts, causing a catastrophic and instant loss of my ability to steer and/or brake without great difficulty. While we were in a parking lot at the time, we had just crossed over a mountain pass, while hauling a 7200 lb travel trailer. Had it detached on a downhill, winding highway, this VERY easily would have been a fatal flaw.
Sep 19, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,021.
Nov 23, 2015
STRUCTURE
3 complaints
Tailgate opened while driving causing contents and slide out damaging the tailgate. Tailgate has automatic locking feature but failed. Recall notice shows that a repair was done but still failed.
Dec 02, 2021
NHTSA ID# 10136541 AND TSB #68093354A$ REFER TO THIS ISSUE. 2015-2017 RAM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWER LOCKING TAILGATES ARE EXPERIENCEING THE TAILGATE OPENING UNEXPECTANTLY WHILE DRIVING. FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES (FCA) RECENTLY ISSUED RECALL U-74 WHICH IDENTIFIES TRUCKS WITH 5-FOOT 7-INCH AND 6-FOOT 4-INCH BEDS AS BEING AFFECTED BUT NOT TRUCKS WITH 8-FOOT BEDS. MY TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8-FOOT BED AND I ASSURE YOU IT IS IN FACT AFFECTED BY THIS ISSUE. SINCE PURCHASING MY 2015 RAM IN MARCH 2018 THIS HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES. THE FIRST OCCURANCE WAS WHILE DRIVING ON A PAVED, SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE, IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, TRAVLING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AFTER HAVING BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR OVER 1 HOUR AND TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH. THE SECOND OCCURANCE WAS WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN AT SPEEDS UP TO 35 MPH ON PAVED, SMOOTH ROAD SURFACES IN MODERATE TRAFFIC. THE THIRD OCCURANCE WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, TRAVELING AT SPEEDS UP TO 65 MPH. I BELIEVE THAT FCA HAS MADE AN ERROR IN NOT INCLUDING ALL 2015-2017 RAM TRUCKS WITH POWER LOCKING TAILGATE LATCHES AND INSTEAD EXCLUDING LONG BED MODELS. IT IS JUST AS MUCH A SIGINIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD AS ON SHORT BED MODELS AND WARRANTS EVALUATION AND INCLUSION IN THE CURRENT RECALL FOR REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT. I HAVE PHOTOS OF THE LOCK ASSEMBLY THAT I CAN PROVIDE PROVING THE EXISTANCE OF THIS ISSUE ON MY VEHICLE.
Aug 02, 2018
THE TOW HOOKS ON THE FRONT OF MY RAM 2500 TRUCK WERE USED TO PULL THE TRUCK ONTO A TOW TRUCK BED THAT WAS LOWERED TO THE GROUND. BOTH HOOKS WERE USED, AS DIRECTED BY THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE TRUCK'S TRANSMISSION WAS PUT IN NEUTRAL. THE TRUCK WAS GENTLY WINCHED ONTO THE TOW TRUCK. AS IT WAS BEING PULLED, THE ENTIRE BUMPER ASSEMBLY WAS BEING YANKED OUT FROM THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT FENDERS. THE TOW DRIVER STOPPED AND THE TRUCK (WITH A FLAT TIRE) HAD TO BE DRIVEN THE REST OF THE WAY UP TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE DUE TO THE BUMPER/TOW HOOK FAILURE. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM, AS NOTED ON SEVERAL FORUM PAGES OF RAM TRUCK OWNERS: "CUMMINSFORUM.COM" AS WELL AS ON YOUTUBE. CHRYSLER WILL NOT COVER THIS UNDER WARRANTY SAYING IT'S NOT A FAILURE OF THE TRUCK. THEIR "CUSTOMER CARE" CLAIMS THEY'VE NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM BEFORE. IT IS A PUBLICIZED PROBLEM FOR RAM 2500/3500 TRUCKS FOR MODEL YEARS 2010 THROUGH CURRENT. THE KNOWN FACTS ARE THE BUMPER AND THE TOW HOOKS ARE ATTACHED TO THE FRAME USING THE SAME MOUNTING BRACKET WHICH HAS OBLONG-SHAPED HOLES TO ALLOW ADJUSTMENT TO CORRECTLY ALIGN THE BUMPER. THE BOLTS ARE NOT TORQUED ENOUGH FROM THE FACTORY TO ALLOW FOR ANY TENSION TO BE APPLIED TO THE TOW HOOKS, OTHERWISE FRONT-END DAMAGE WILL OCCUR TO FRONT PAINTED BODY PIECES. CHRYSLER CORPORATION LLC STILL CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN THEIR COVERUP THAT IT IS THE USERS FAULT, NOT A FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE. I ALREADY PAID MONEY UNDER THE COUNTER TO A GUY TO RESTRAIGHTEN THE BUMPER, BUT THE PAINT/FENDER DAMAGE IS STILL THERE. THERE ARE NUMEROUS PICTURES AND VIDEOS ONLINE SHOWING THE RESULTS AND DAMAGE OF USING THE TOW HOOKS...SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO USE ON A HEAVY DUTY TRUCK. PLEASE GOOGLE SEARCH "RAM 2500 TOW HOOK PROBLEMS" AND YOU WILL SEE NUMEROUS SITES SHOWING CHRYSLER'S PROBLEM. PLEASE MAKE CHRYSLER RECALL THESE TRUCKS AND FIX THE PROBLEM!
Jul 29, 2016
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
2 complaints
Complete engine failure at about 175000 miles, also transmission failure at about 125000 miles
Apr 28, 2025
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V562000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN). 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 CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (SCOTT ROBINSON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 20900 HAWTHORNE BLVD, TORRANCE, CA 90503) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 3585335. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Feb 23, 2018
STEERING,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
Where the traction bar mount is welded to the frame sheered off the frame while driving on the freeway causing me to lose steering control. Was not in an accident but I found that recall Safety Recall R46 / NHTSA 15V-541 for the two previous years was an issue. I have photos of the damaged traction control mount and will show where the separation was the same as the recall on 2013 and 2014 Rams.
Nov 12, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING, THE BRACKET ATTACHED TO THE TRACK BAR FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT TURNED RIGHT AND THE STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE AND THE WHEEL SHOOK. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE, BUT WAS STILL OPERABLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO VERGER CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (1400 OCEAN BOULEVARD, COOS BAY, OR 97420, (541) 888-5594) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED WELDING FOR THE BRACKET ON THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A WARRANTY AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO COVER ALL EXPENSES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT COULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THERE WERE NO OPEN RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,998.
Nov 22, 2017
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
This issue relates to code U010c “lost communication with turbo charger supercharger A”. When the engine brake is turned on the engine brake can remain on during this malfunction and the vehicle loses power. If the fault code above occurs at highway speed and the engine brake was activated the engine brake can remain on even if the accelerator is pressed and the engine brake is manually turned off. This situation required me to quickly move to the shoulder and shut the engine off to reset the fault code. This has happened to me several times. My vehicle only has 34k miles but the warranty has expired. The turbo actuator tests ok until the engine is at operating temperature. The actuator electronic control malfunctions at normal engine operating temperature. The dealer wants to replace the entire turbo. There seems to be many aftermarket companies that make replacement actuators so I believe this is a common problem with Cummins turbo Diesel engines from 2012 to 2019 models.
Feb 18, 2022
ENGINE: HEAVY DIESEL SMELL WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR AT A STOP WHEN THE DEF REGENERATION PROCESS IN ACTIVE. POWER TRAIN: LOUD CLUNK NOISE FROM DRIVELINE SHIFTING FROM 3/4 OR 4/5 AND LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR AT THE RIGHT TIME. SPEED CONTROL: DEAD ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS OCCURS IF THERE IS A SLIGHT ACCELERATION FOLLOWED BY A RELEASE OF THE PEDAL AND AN IMMEDIATE RE-APPLICATION OF FULL THROTTLE. THE RESPONSE IS DELAYED BY 3-4 SECONDS OR NOT AT ALL.
Mar 30, 2016
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
The vehicle started shifting on it’s own while driving at different speeds shifts erratically in and out causing the esc light to come on when put on code reader messages come up as implausible error and lost communication to tcm and now I’ve lost communication to vgt and other components as well and cannot drive vehicle at all since 12/22/21 waiting for dealer to pick it up to assess problem but they told me couldn’t get to it till the January 19th 2022
Jan 03, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE PLACED INTO GEAR WHEN THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE GEAR SHIFTER PERSISTED TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
Nov 15, 2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V562000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER EIGHT MONTHS AGO. THE DEALER (RAIRDON'S DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM OF MARYSVILLE, 16610 SMOKEY POINT BLVD, ARLINGTON, WA 98223) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Jul 06, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V562000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. KEN GARFF WEST VALLEY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (4175 WEST 3500 S, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84120) CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TT CONTACT STATES VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS EMISSION INSPECTION DUE TO MULTIPLE EMISSIONS FAILURE. WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED BY SALT LAKE VALLEY DODGE. *TT
Apr 11, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
2015 RAM 2500 WITH THE CUMMINS 6.7 DIESEL, ENGINE SEEMS TO LOOSE ALL POWER DURING THE INITIAL START OF ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN FOR A FEW SECONDS. WHICH LEAVES ME WITH PARTLY IN INTERSECTION LIKE IT STALLING OUT.
Dec 28, 2017
DEAD PEDAL WHEN PRESSING ON PEDAL TRUCK DOES NOT MOVE. HAPPENED ABOUT 6 TIMES ON MY. WHEN TAKEN OFF FROM A LIGHT AND ALSO WHEN SLOW ROLLING THE PRESS PEDAL WITH NO RESPONCE. ALMOST BE HIT TWICE BY OTHER CARS WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT AND TRUCK DOES NOT MOVE.
Oct 19, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
While driving down highway 65 mph, abs system activated causing right rear brakes to activate causing vehicle to activate steering control making truck head towards on coming traffic before able to control vehicle to shoulder of roadway. Would like to know if, when, and who and where any previous recall work has been performed to this vehicle, bought at a dealership in Oklahoma with check engine light on, told it was gas cap. Turns out it was not a gas cap, there was programming involved to remove the MIL function of brake system. ECM was sent to a 3rd party vendor and unlocked, afterwards the previous program was unlocked showing disabling of MIL functions for several functions. Vehicle is having issues with electrical radiator fan causing excessive heat in compartment, what was the fix for this by MFG? Was it to just program out the electric fan from coming on at high speed ? Now engine within 20 minutes of idling overheats truck( road construction/wrecks)
Jul 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MANUFACTURER VIOLATION OF FEDERAL TREAD ACT REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS Vehicle experienced ABS hydraulic control unit failure in September 2022 with warning lights and transmission shifting problems. Repairs cost $5651 addressing brake system hydraulic control unit defects. In November 2024, manufacturer issued Recall C7B/NHTSA 24E-100 for identical hydraulic control unit ABS defects affecting 2012-2018 Ram vehicles. Federal regulation 49 CFR 573.13 requires manufacturers reimburse pre-notification repairs reasonably necessary to correct recalled defects. Manufacturer FCA US LLC improperly denied reimbursement under case 92237530, claiming parts not covered under recall repair. This violates federal TREAD Act mandatory reimbursement requirements. Manufacturer referenced wrong recall campaigns in denial letters, demonstrating failure to properly evaluate claim under applicable federal regulations. Request NHTSA enforcement action to compel manufacturer compliance with federal reimbursement obligations. Manufacturer operates established reimbursement system but improperly applies federal requirements. Safety defect was present in 2022 and subsequently recalled, establishing federal obligation for pre-recall repair reimbursement. Wilson v FCA class action settlement demonstrates manufacturer previously paid identical hydraulic control unit replacement costs for same defect type.
Jul 21, 2025
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
Able to shift vehicle from park to gear without brake depressing. Truck jumps from park to reverse without being started. Yellow lights indicators for gear selected. Vehicle has died 3 times, once on highway lost total control of vehicle then turned on by itself. Once loaded with with a trailer turning off highway vehicle died lost power steering and engine functions. Vehicle died total blackout on dash then restarted.
Mar 18, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
After parking right after a paid car wash, the truck wouldn’t start and had no power to any component. Couldn’t get vehicle out of park. Batteries fully charged and no issue with terminals. There would be random moments when power came back but when starter was pressed, a clicking sound would occur and all power shut down again. Truck had to be towed to dealership where they were unable to duplicate or determine what caused the problem. Our concern is not being able to move the vehicle out of danger when this occurs or the danger of it occurring while in motion, which we experienced years ago with a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
May 05, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
10 months ago engine would die 1x/months Then 2x/months Then Weekly Titusville FL dealer changed ignition and wire harness, $865 & no change. 1x/months is now every mile. In Texas. This is dealer ripped me off.
Jan 31, 2024
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
At 40/50 mph if you hit a bump the front end shakes violently and is hard to control the vehicle
Dec 26, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
The high pressure fuel pump is disintegrating. It has been recalled in newer dodge rams But has not been recalled 4 2015 even though it is very similar and made of the same material. This has been confirmed with the dodge dealership as this is where it sits, so it is available upon request. We had a check engine light come on prior to the incident but was never Indicated when checked at the shop that this was the problem. As far as safety goes you never know when it is going to act up. It usually doesn't have power from the get go or loses power while driving, Putting people's safety at risk as it will slow down to almost stopping or not go at all. It also continually blows black smoke. It has been inspected by the dealership. It has been inspected by an insurance adjuster all confirmed the hype. High pressure fuel pump is the problem and there is shrapnel throughout the entire fuel system.
Jun 15, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
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.
May 28, 2023
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 complaint
On 3/29/23 while driving approximately 80 miles back home, the vehicle began leaking engine oil and coolant upon acceleration. The vehicle was returned to the shop for repair but the repair failed. On 4/8/23, again the vehicle began to spew oil and coolant upon acceleration. No warning lights came on. The reservoir for coolant is drained of coolant. There is an odor of oil and antifreeze in the cabin which is harmful and poisonous. Also, the engine may fail along with other components on the vehicle without warning as no there is no indicator light warning of the problem.the vehicle was purchased on 3/29_23 from a used car dealership, whom allegedly claims to have inspected the vehicle thoroughly
Apr 11, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
The first time I started to have issue was rear ABS sensor started going in and out got repaired and they said the wires going down the frame rail are getting pinched by the fuel tank in the frame rail then my backup camera went and same issue I was told by dealer and now my drivers side rear blinker is doing the same where starting to not work and from what I found the wires are being broke between fuel tank and frame rail from the factory they way the run the harness
Nov 19, 2022
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH and hauling a trailer, the tailgate inadvertently lowered without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V486000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall however, the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,500.
Sep 10, 2021
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION NEVER SHIFTED CORRECTLY FROM THE FIRST DAY I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW. DRAG LINK FEEL APART WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. THIS HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION HAS HAD A NEW TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED BUT STILL NEVER SOLVED ALL THE PROBLEMS. NOW THE "F"[XXX] SOLENOID NEEDS REPLACEMENT SHIFTING INTO 4TH GEAR WHILE ON HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH. THIS HAPPENS VARIOUS TIMES. JUST AT THE HIGHER SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Dec 11, 2020
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO PARK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS NEEDED WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE REMAINED IN FIFTH GEAR. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN-OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALL ELGIN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1010 E CHICAGO ST, ELGIN, IL 60120, (847) 697-0900), AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE CEASED CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO ZEIGLER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (208 W GOLF RD, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AN UNKNOWN PART ON THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE REMAINED IN FIRST GEAR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jul 13, 2020
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V021000 (STEERING) AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT CARL HOGAN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (2335 US-45, COLUMBUS, MS 39705). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE WELDING OF THE NUT TO THE ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT END TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID PUMP WAS NOT REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEXT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED AND THE ALIGNMENT CHECKED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ALIGNMENT WAS OFF DUE TO THE WELDING PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE AND TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN ALIGNMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ACKNOWLEDGED KNOWING OF SIMILAR FAILURES AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 62,000.
Jun 29, 2020
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, GOING UPHILL UNDER LOAD, THE FAN SHROUD WAS SUCKED INTO THE FAN, BREAKING A FAN BLADE OFF WHICH PUNCTURED THE RADIATOR CAUSING A LOSS OF COOLANT AND AFFECTING ENGINE POWER. THIS ALSO COULD HAVE LEAD TO A FAILURE OF THE ENGINE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT CAUSING A LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE OF THIS FAILURE ON MY TRUCK, AND I KNOW OF A NUMBER OF OTHER OWNERS OF RAM CUMMINS TRUCKS WITH THE EXACT SAME FAILURE. THE POSSIBLE LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Jun 27, 2020
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY ON A CITY STREET. IN PARK, MOTOR NOT RUNNING, KEYS NOT IN THE IGNITION. VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL AND CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE NEARLY BREAKING IT IN TWO. THERE WAS A RECALL PERFORMED IN 2019 TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. A GOOGLE SEARCH SHOWS THAT THE RECALL DID NOT CORRECT ALL THE ISSUES. I CONTACTED FCA, THEY SENT AN INSPECTOR OUT, I WAS TOLD BY THE INSPECTOR([XXX]) VIA PHONE THAT THE TRUCK WAS A ABLE TO BE SHIFTED FROM PARK WITH THE KEYS NOT IN THE IGNITION AND WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE. IT FAILED 2 OUT OF THE 15 OR 20 TIMES THAT HE TRIED. I WAS LATER CONTACTED BY FCA SAYING THERE WAS NO FAULT ON THE MANUFACTURER. THEY MADE NO OFFER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE EVEN AFTER THE INSPECTORS REPORT. THE INSPECTOR TOLD ME THAT HE WOULD NOT PUT HIS FINDINGS IN WRITING TO ME AND THAT I WOULDN'T BE ALLOWED TO HAVE A COPY OF THE REPORT. HE DID SAY THAT IF HE WAS UNDER OATH HE WOULD TELL A JUDGE AND JURY WHAT HE STATED TO ME. THESE TRUCKS ARE NOT SAFE. THESE BUSINESS PRACTICES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
May 12, 2020
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I RECENTLY EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS/TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ON MY 2015 DODGE RAM 2500 PICKUP. THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES. FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM AS I WAS GOING UP HILL ON AN EXIT RAMP OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE ABS/TRACTION CONTROL STARTED COMING ON OCCASIONALLY AT FIRST FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I HAD MY MECHANIC PUT THE TRUCK ON HIS SCANNER TO SEE IF A CODE POPPED UP. NOTHING SHOWED UP AS BEING WRONG. REPLACED THE BACK TIRES ON THE TRUCK AND THAT DIDN'T HELP. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY COULDN'T GET A CODE TO SHOW UP EITHER. CHRYSLER HAD A SERVICE BULLETIN AND THE DEALER RE-PROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER ON THE TRUCK. THAT DIDN'T HELP. THEY FINALLY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE OUTER TIE ROD BEING WORN OUT CAUSING THE ANGLE SENSOR AND ABS TO ENGAGE. I ENDED UP PAYING $1,879.19 TO GET IT FIXED. THE DEALER ADMITTED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL WITH THE DRAG LINK BUT REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIRS UNDER THE RECALL. I HAVE NEVER HAD A VEHICLE WHERE THE TIE RODS WORE OUT AFTER 40,000 MILES. MY UNDERSTANDING (EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT A MECHANIC) IS THAT THE DRAG LINK/SUSPENSION ON RAM TRUCKS IS NOTORIOUS FOR BEING A PROBLEM. I FELT THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD HAVE COVERED THIS SINCE THEY KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE DRAG LINKS.
Mar 02, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
1 complaint
AUTO LIGHTS SPORADICALLY WON'T TURN ON. HEATER CORE WENT OUT, JUST BLOWING COLD AIR.
Oct 28, 2019
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE CONTACT HEARD A BANG SOUND. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FOUND THAT THE TAILGATE FELL DOWN AND STRUCK THE TRAILER JACK. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TAILGATE OPENED AT LEAST TEN TIMES SINCE OCTOBER OF 2018. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEN STOLER CHRYSLER/DODGE/RAM (1001 BALTIMORE BLVD, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TAILGATE WAS FINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
Jun 10, 2019
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ON 8.20.18 MY VEHICLE GOING 70MPH ON THE FREEWAY AND THEN MADE A LARGE SOUND. I THEN LOST ALL STEERING AND BRAKING ON THE HIGHWAY. I BARELY WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF WITHOUT GETTING HIT. AFTER SITTING, SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF FROM UNDER MY HOOD. AFTER POPPING THE HOOD, THERE WERE FLAMES DOWN IN THE ENGINE. I POURED THE LITTLE AMOUNT OF DRINKING WATER ON THE FLAMES TO DOUSE THEM. THE TOW TRUCK CAME AND TOOK US TO THE NEAREST DODGE DEALER (CROWN DODGE IN REDDING, CALIFORNIA). THEY IMMEDIATELY NOTED IT WAS LIKELY DUE TO RECALL T51, WHERE THE WATER PUMP OVERHEATS, BREAKS THE BELTS, OVERHEATS THE CAR AND COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. I TRIED TO GET THIS FIXED WITH MY LOCAL DEALER MONTHS AGO, BUT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS. I ALSO NEVER RECIEVED ANY CORRESPONDENCE LETTERS ON THE RECALL... I OPENED A TICKET WITH DODGE DIRECTLY, THEY ARE INVESTIGATING. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS AS I COULD BARELY CONTROL MY CAR AT THAT SPEED, LOSING STEERING AND BRAKING.. SCARY, AND THEN A FIRE!. UGH...
Aug 21, 2018
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I HAVE PURCHASED A VEHICLE FROM CANADA THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD IN CUSTOMS. THERE IS AN OPEN RECALL (18V-486) THAT IS CURRENTLY TAGGED AS "REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE". THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER HAS NO TIMETABLE AVAILABLE FOR THE RELEASE OF THE PARTS REQUIRED TO FIX THIS RECALL, SO MY VEHICLE CAN BE FIXED AND RELEASED FROM CUSTOMS.
Aug 20, 2018
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I DO NOT KNOW ALL OF THESE RECALLS ARE ISSUED AND THE DEALERS ALWAYS SAY THE HAVE NOT BEEN FURNISHED THE PARTS TO FIX THEM. THERE 3 ACTIVE RECALLS ON MY RAM RIGHT THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED LAST YEAR AND EARLY THIS YEAR
Aug 08, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE YOUR DRIVING THE VEL SHUTS OFF AND YOU LOSE POWER THE BRAKES DONT WORK AND YOU CANT DRIVE THE VEL ITS HAPPEN 3 TIME IN THE LAST WEEK THE DEALER SAID IT IS NOTHING PLUS THEY SAID THERES NO RECALL ON ANYTHING
Jul 04, 2018
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
RECALL COMPLAINT. SCHEDULED AN APT WITH DEALERSHIP TO ADDRESS TWO RECALLS (17V-302, 17V-821). PARTS ARE EITHER NOT AVAILABLE OR THERE IS NOT A REMEDY. I AM SUPPOSED TO JUST KEEP CHECKING WITH THE STEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT WHEN THESES SAFETY ISSUES CAN BE ADDRESSED.
Jan 19, 2018
STEERING,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING DID NOT RESPOND EVEN WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS MOVED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DROVE INTO A DITCH. THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO TIGHTEN AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WAS ONE INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SPORT CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (200 ECHESTNUT ST, FT BRAGG, CA), BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 18,000. SEE ALSO ODI 11083519. *DSY
Dec 11, 2017
SEATS
1 complaint
THE HEADRESTS ARE TOO FAR FORWARD CAUSING NECK AND LOWER BACK PAIN AND THE INABILITY TO HOLD MY HEAD UP STRAIGHT. IT'S LIKE HAVING A KNEE ON THE BACK OF YOUR NECK HOLDING IT DOWN. NO ADJUSTMENT ABILITY ON ANGLE OF HEADREST. I CAN'T SIT BACK AND MY CHIN IS PRACTICALLY ON MY NECK. I CAN ONLY DRIVE WITH MY BACK OFF THE BACK OF THE SEAT. THIS IS UNSAFE. I AM 5'6" AND NEED SEAT UP AND FORWARD TO SEE OVER THE HOOD. SEAT MUST BE MADE FOR A 250 LB. 6'6" GUY. NO HELP AT DEALER. I'VE HAD VEHICLE 5 MOS. AND I CAN'T STAND TO DRIVE ANY DISTANCE LIKE THAT.
Nov 07, 2017
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WHEN DIMMING THE DASH LED LIGHTING THEY WILL FLICKER AT THE LOWER SETTING. MOSTLY HAPPENS WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 40 DEGREES.
Feb 08, 2017
SUSPENSION,SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
NEW VEHICLE 2015 BOUGHT IN 2017 AS ORIGINAL OWNER. LEAKING FROM HEADLINER, CAN'T INFLATE TO PROPER PSI DUE TO INSTABILITY AND HYDROPLANING, RUST UNDERNEATH SEATING FROM WATER DAMAGE, EXHAUST SMELL WHEN INTERIOR CIRCULATION BUTTON IS NOT DEPRESSED WHEN WINDOWS UP. MULTIPLE ISSUES AS NEW VEHICLE WITH 450 MILES ON IT.
Feb 06, 2017
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
NOTHING HAS HAPPENED SO FAR. STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES FOR ELECTRONIC DISPLAY QUIT WORKING. AIR BAG INDICATOR FLASHES SOME TIME. RADIO CONTROLS INTERMITTENT. CRUISE CONTROL SOMETIMES WORKS, SOMETIMES DOESN'T I SUSPECT DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING IN THIS VEHICLE. I SEE THERE IS A RECALL FOR OTHER FIAT CHRYSLER MODELS BUT NOT THIS ONE. I THINK THIS ONE NEEDS TO BE INCLUDED AS WELL.
Dec 31, 2016
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 complaint
DIESEL EXHAUST SMELL IN CAB SOMETIMES VERY STRONG CAUSES HEADACHES DIZZINESS WHEN STOPPED AT STOPLIGHTS, SIGNS, IDLING OR MOVING SLOW. OPENING WINDOWS DOES NOT REALLY HELP UNLESS YOU ARE MOVING, CANNOT SIT AN IDLE AND STAY IN CAB VERY LONG. COOL OR COLD WEATHER SEEMS TO MAKE IT WORSE. HAVE HAD IT INTO THE DEALER TWICE FOR THE ISSUE BUT THEY CAN NEVER FIND IT. *TR
Dec 29, 2016
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY TRUCK HAS RAW BURNING DIESEL EXHAUST COMING IN THE AIR VENTS ON THE DASH THAT POISONED MY FAMILY FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR BEFORE WE WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. YOU CAN SMELL THE SOLVENT/SPRAY PAINT TYPE SMELL 100 FOOT DIAMETER ON A CALM DAY. PARKED 99% SINCE MAY 5TH BECAUSE 1 DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND THE OTHER REFUSES TO DOCUMENT THE PROBLEM. IT IS NOW BEING TOWED TO A THIRD DEALERSHIP. MY SON AND I HAD ELEVATED CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELS IN OUR BLOOD THE DAY THE RAM MECHANIC ADVISED US IT WAS DIESEL EXHAUST.THE SKIN ON MY FACE, ARMS,KNEES WAS BLISTERING AND FALLING OFF FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. I FIRST ASKED DOCTORS IN OCTOBER 2015 AND REMAINED IN THE DEFECTIVE TRUCK UNTIL MAY 2016. MY VISION WAS BLURRY WHEN DRIVING AND MY EYES WERE BURNING. WE THOUGHT IT WAS GLUE SMELL OR NEW CAR SMELL. MY 11 YEAR OLD SON WAS DIZZY, HAD HEADACHES, AND WOULD FALL ASLEEP QUICKLY EVERYDAY. HE COMPLAINED TO HIS SCHOOL AFTER WE SAT IN TRAFFIC EVERY MORNING. WE HAD BREATHING PROBLEMS AND TOXICOLOGIST AT UC DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER CONFIRMED AGGRAVATED SKIN DAMAGE FROM DIESEL EXHAUST. WHEN WE PARKED THE TRUCK ALL HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, SLEEPINESS, SKIN BLISTERS, BURNING EYES, COUGHING ATTACKS, AND CONFUSION WENT AWAY. SKIN IS NOW PERMANENTLY DAMAGED AND NO NEW SKIN SPOTS OR BLISTERING HAVE APPEARED SINCE PARKING THE TRUCK, BUT IT STILL FALLS OFF EVERY DAY. MY EYES ARE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED. THE FUTURE EFFECTS OF DIESEL CHEMICALS ARE UNKNOWN. MY TRUCK IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE MY SON TO SCHOOL 2 MILES BECAUSE WE SIT IN TRAFFIC AND THE CAB FILLS WITH FUMES. THE FUMES ALSO COME IN AT EVERY STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT. THE CARB SAID THE SOLVENT TYPE SMELL IS RAW DIESEL BURNING IN THE EXHAUST PIPE AND THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING,MY EXHAUST SHOULD HAVE NO SMELL AT ALL.CARB SAID THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM MAY NOT BE RECOGNIZABLE ON THE DIAGNOSTICS BEING PLUGGED IN TO THE TRUCK COMPUTER. PLEASE HELP! *TR
Nov 28, 2016
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
DEATH WOBBLE . TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY.
Nov 18, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,WHEELS
1 complaint
I [XXX] WENT TO [XXX] AND TALKED TO [XXX] TO HAVE FIXED BECAUSE OF THESE RECALLS THAT I HAVE GOTTEN ON MY WORK VAN AND HE SAID THAT I WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE MY WORK VAN FOR 2-3 DAYS TO GET IT FIXED WHICH I THINK IS ABSOLUTELY NOT OK. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Oct 14, 2016
STEERING,WHEELS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND ENCOUNTERING A CHANGE IN ELEVATION OR A DIP IN THE ROAD, THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BECAME INOPERABLE AND UNSTEADY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING STABILIZER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A SECOND OPINION, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
Sep 23, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16E039000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING); 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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Sep 07, 2016
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
PURCHASED FROM DODGE NEW 06/2015, ALL STOCK NO MODIFICATIONS. STARTED NOTICING SHAKING, DRIFTING WHILE AT HWY SPEEDS ABOVE APPROX. 55MPH AT APPROX. 20,000 ODOMETER MILES. HAD TIRES ROTATED EVERY 10000 BUT STARTED NOTICING WEAR & CUPPING ON OUTSIDE EDGES. I WAS GOING TO HAVE ITS FIRST ALIGNMENT DONE TODAY BECAUSE OF THE TIRE WEAR WHICH IS NOW SEMI EXTREME AT 40000 ODOMETER MILES. LOOKED UNDER TRUCK JUST TODAY 08/29/2016 FOR ANYTHING LOOSE & FOUND CENTER DRAG LINK & BOTH NUTS ON DRAG LINK WERE LOOSE AND SPINNING FREELY. THERE WERE BLUE LINES ON NUTS AND ADJUSTMENT ROD. I FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A WELL KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE ON RAM TRUCKS FOR YEARS. I THINK THERE'S MORE WRONG THAN JUST THIS ITEM THOUGH. MY WIFE & GRANDSON RIDE ME WITH ME CONSTANTLY AND TO THINK THEY COULD'VE BEEN HURT ANGERS ME BADLY. THIS TRUCK WILL BE SOLD ASAP AND I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER RAM BECAUSE I SEE THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT SAFETY!
Aug 29, 2016
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
WHEN CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS >55 MPH THERE IS A VERY NOTICEABLE VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END / DRIVE LINE OF THE TRUCK.
Oct 17, 2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
LOSING BRAKE LIGHTS WHILE STOPPING. NOT SPECIFIC TO DRIVING CONDITIONS, I.E. DAY NIGHT CITY HIGHWAY WEATHER. ERROR MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, DASH. HAPPENS USUALLY ONCE EACH TRIP.
Oct 14, 2015
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
BRAND NEW 2015 RAM 2500 LARAMIE LIMITED 4X4 PICKED IT UP AND WITHIN TWO WEEKS WE DROVE TO WI FROM FL. NOTICED SLOP IN THE REAR END MORE THAN ANY OTHER RAM I'VE OWNED. ALSO HAD A VIBRATION BETWEEN 65 AND 78 TOOK IT BACK EXPLAINED I THOUGHT THE DRIVE TRAIN HAD ISSUES. THE DEALER HAD IT FOR ONE DAY AND GAVE IT BACK SAYING "WE BALANCED TIRES AND DIDN'T HEAR ANY CLUNK". I TEST DROVE, ISSUES STILL THERE TOOK IT BACK AND THE DEALER KEPT IT FOR 3 DAYS AND CALLED AND SAID "ALL DONE WE CHANGED/WARRANTED TWO REAR TIRES THEY WERE BAD". "MOVED REAR TIRES TO THE FROM BACK TO FRONT. TIGHTENED THE DEF BRACKET AND TRANS MOUNT CLUNK GONE". I TEST DROVE ISSUES BOTH STILL THERE. I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID "OH YES WE FEEL IT, WE PUT ON 2 REAR ROTORS AND RIGHT REAR HUB, WE STILL FEEL THE VIBRATION AND THE SLOPPY REAR END." WE CALLED CHRYSLER TO PUT IN A CASE. AFTER ONE WEEK I CALLED AND ASKED WHATS GOING ON. "WE ARE STILL GETTING INFORMATION FROM CHRYSLER". I CALLED WEEK TWO AND WAS TOLD "CHRYSLER IS SENDING OUT AN ENGINEER SHOULD BE HERE MONDAY OR TUESDAY OF THIS WEEK (10/12/2015 OR 10/13/2015) I SAID I WANT TO BE ONSITE WHEN THEY ARRIVE TO PROTECT MY INTEREST IN A $71000.00 VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD TODAY NOW THE "ENGINEER ISN'T COMING BUT HE DROVE A VEHICLE EQUIPPED AS MINE IN N FL AND NO VIBRATION PRESENT". I TOLD HIM I AM CLOSE TO PUTTING IN A CASE FOR LEMON LAW AND WITH THE NHTSA, HE CHUCKLED AND SAID "I WILL BE IN TOUCH WHEN CHRYSLER CALLS ME WITH MORE INSTRUCTION." I AGAIN STATED I AM SERIOUS I CANNOT AFFORD TO DO THIS AND NEED MY VEHICLE FOR WORK. HE SAID "I'LL CALL YA". PLEASE DO SOMETHING TO HELP OR DIRECT CHRYSLER RAM TO RECALL OR GET A NEW SAME EQUIPPED TRUCK HERE FOR ME. THERE ARE 851 PORT ON THE CUMMINS SITE WITH THE SAME ISSUE WE ARE TRYING TO GET TO POST HERE IMMEDIATELY.
Oct 14, 2015
STEERING,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
VEHICLE TPMS ON RAM 2500'S IS SET TO 80PSI FOR "PROPER INFLATION" ON A UNLOADED TRUCK IS WAY TO MUCH. WHEN DRIVING DURNING SUMMER MONTHS TIRE PRESSURE IS EXCEEDING MAX TIRE PRESSURE OF 80PSI. NO WAY TO DEFLATE TIRE TO MORE SAFE PRESSURES WITHOUT TPMS "LIGHT" AND "WARNING INDICATOR" TELLING YOU TO INFLATE TIRES TO 80PSI. UPDATE TPMS TO BE ABLE TO LOWER TIRE PRESSURES TO A MORE REASONABLE PRESSURE BEFORE SOMEONE BLOWS OUT A TIRE AND HAS OR CAUSES AN ACCIDENT.
Jul 15, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I DROVE HOME FROM WORK,PARKED ,TOOK A SHOWER DID SOME HONEY DUES AT HOME THEN.WENT OUT TO DUE SOME SHOPPING AND IN LIKE A TWO HOUR SPAND MY TRUCK DASH MELTED BURNED ALOT OF STUFF...THANK GOD NOBODY WAS DRIVING WHEN IT HAPPENED!!!!!
Jun 10, 2015
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SHOWED A WARNING MESSAGE. THE RR TIRE SHOWED -- AS THE TIRE PRESSURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND THAT ALL FOUR TIRE SENSORS WOULD NEED TO BE CHECKED. THE DEALER REPLACED ALL FOUR SENSORS AT NO CHARGE. *TR
Mar 16, 2015
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How many problems does the 2015 RAM 2500 have?
The 2015 RAM 2500 currently has 210 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2015 RAM 2500?
The most common problems reported for the 2015 RAM 2500 are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2015 RAM 2500 problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2015 RAM 2500 comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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