repaired · 2026 Q2
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
2015 Ram 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,461 owner complaints about the 2015 Ram 1500, most often about the steering. It is covered by 17 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-632 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Ram 1500 has problems
1,461 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
342Steering10 crash/fire/injury
335Engine43 crash/fire/injury
227Power train32 crash/fire/injury
166Fuel/propulsion system7 crash/fire/injury
160Electrical system25 crash/fire/injury
141Service brakes8 crash/fire/injury
86Vehicle speed control
67Fuel system, diesel
64Engine and engine cooling
29020 other systems51 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 342 | 10 |
| Engine | 335 | 43 |
| Power train | 227 | 32 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 166 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 160 | 25 |
| Service brakes | 141 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 86 | 5 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 67 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 64 | 4 |
| 20 other systems | 290 | 51 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
17 recalls
2015 Ram 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Side/window: curtain
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2022 Q4
Engine: diesel
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2022 Q2
Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Risk. Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Tailgate: latch
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Tailgate: latch
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2018 Q3
Air bags
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2017 Q3
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2017 Q1
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Air bags: side/window
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2017 Q1
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. If the harness shorts, the vehicle may stall and there is an increased risk of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Risk. Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2016 Q4
Air bags: side/window
Risk. Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ram.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
76kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 156 steering complaints. 70% were reported before 100,000 miles.
9under 30k miles109under 100k miles47100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
17 owners mentioned a cost$2,500median
Middle half: $2,269 – $3,500
Engine
16 owners mentioned a cost$2,750median
Middle half: $2,000 – $6,125
Service brakes
13 owners mentioned a cost$2,000median
Middle half: $1,290 – $2,200
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1500 median. How we score
'09'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Ram 1500 safety ratings
2015 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Ram 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- High pressure fuel pump failureLed to recall 24V-957
- Vehicle RollawayNo recall
- Software security vulnerabilityLed to recall 15V-508
- Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power SteeringOpen
- Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) FailureOpen
In owners' words
What 1500 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and while idling, the power steering assist suddenly became inoperable. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at initial startup. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the VIN was…
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, an unknown warning light flashed on the instrument panel and the vehicle lost power steering functionality and steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The contact stopped the vehicle…
The consumer owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while turning left, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the steering wheel was firm in the middle of turning the steering wheel. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the steering failure; however,…
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