2015 RAM 1500 Power Train Problems
- 130
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 130 stored complaint records:
- 25 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 12 records
- check engine · 9 records
- police report · 9 records
- report filed · 9 records
- notified failure · 8 records
- power train · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 46 |
| 30–60k mi | 30 |
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
I recently had the aem recall update done on my 2015 ram 1500 ecodiesel and now my truck's performance and fuel mileage has really suffered. Lost about 3 mpg and the truck is very sluggish now. It makes it dangerous to drive. It just barely moves when you press the accelerator pedal to merge into the flow of traffic. The transmission shifts rough and revs the engine higher before changing gears. Very disappointed in…
ODI 11223145
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
After the reflash of ecu/tcm on ram eco diesel for emissions the truck is dangerous to drive with excessive turbo lag when cold. It often hesitated several seconds before moving.
ODI 11240548
Power Train
I had the required aem update done 6/18. This is for the eco diesel emission settlement. Since this was done it is a different truck. When cold, throttle delay is significant. Its dangerous as you can't get moving without flooring it! It gets better as it warms up but still feels lethargic and fuel consumption is worse.
ODI 11230613
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Involving the eco diesel emissions update performed on my 2015 ram 1500 at the dealership by fca on 06/11/19 said it would not change the driveablity of the vehicle but it has, in the acceleration that is delayed or sometimes just not there at all, this is inconsistent and intermittent when pulling out onto a roadway i must take the possibility in mind that the vehicle might not get going into the flow of traffic, i…
ODI 11256649
Power Train
After mandated "reprogramming" for the ecodiesel settlement on may 29th, truck does not accelerate from standing start, transmission has failed to engage. Have to turn truck off and restart and hope transmission engages in drive.
ODI 11217530
Engine · Power Train
Since applying the ecodiesel settlement ecu flash, my vehicle is downright dangerous to drive. Especially when not fully warmed up, shifting and turbo lag makes the vehicle nearly undriveable in certain circumstances. The gas pedal has a huge lag and non-linear behavior (press to floor, nothing, then everything all at once). Shifting, passing, fuel econony, and driveability were hugely impacted by their emissions…
ODI 11232531
Engine · Power Train
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.
ODI 11228345
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Had v08 recall done and lost approx 5mpg and when leaving a stop sign at times cannot get to move very sluggish and a lot of throttle lag dealer states nothing is wrong along with fca but the truck did not do this prior to v08 recall
ODI 11229160
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I had previously filed a complaint in regards to the effect of the aem (v08) ecodiesel class action settlement recall. The number of the previous complaint is: 11210536. In addition to what was previously reported as dangerous/safety related, the vehicle for several minutes after a cold start, although apparently running smoothly, when attempting to accelerate, will not. A turtle could out run the vehicle. It takes…
ODI 11221309
Power Train
After class action settlement of ecodiesel and after aem installed (modification of ecm and tcm for emissions) there is a substantial lag (turbo, transmission) that results in the vehicle not accelerating- like your dead in the water. When pulling into a busy lane of traffic it is extremely dangerous when the vehicle will not accelerate.
ODI 11210536
Engine · Power Train
Re: 2015 ram 1500 pickup with 3.0 ecodiesel engine and automatic transmission following the v08 emissions recall, drivability has been seriously reduced and has created dangerous throttle lag and improper automatic transmission gear selection. I would summarize these issues as turbo lag and improper shift mapping. When accelerating from a complete stop there is a 2-3 second lag before the vehicle begins to move even…
ODI 11242261
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Aem recall following the aem recall on the dodge ram ecodiesel, vehicle experiences dead spots in it acceleration. Pressing the gas pedal, even to the floor, provides no input to the truck for 3-5 seconds. This issue has placed myself and my family in danger in multiple intersections and in merging traffic. Vehicle has also experienced deminished fuel mileage of over 3mpg. Fca specifically states the following: "the…
ODI 11221002
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Fiat chrysler (fca) recently settled a class action lawsuit affecting my ram ecodiesel truck. After that settlement, i was required to get a software flash called the "approved emissions modificatoin" (aem). After receiving that software "fix", my truck drives notably different and is now very dangerous due to the huge drop in power and increase in turbo lag. Especially when the engine is cold or not completely up…
ODI 11257994
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
After getting the most recent 'v08' recall on my 2015 ram eco diesel i've since had extreme lag on the truck when taking off. This make it extremely difficult when pulling out into traffic. This was not an issue before the update.
ODI 11228343
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Why my vin number is not in the nhtsa data base regarding the ram 1500 pick up recall for 2014-2016 vehicles? Involving majority of the drive train, exhaust, evc, and air intake.
ODI 11231576
Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving down a highway and all the warning lights lit up like a christmas tree on the dash. Then the vehicle started to slow down by itself and then started to take off by itself. As i was slowing down it leaped forward into oncoming traffic when i was trying to turn off the highway. This is the second time this has happened with this vehicle. The first time this happened the dealership couldn't make it repeat…
ODI 11205321
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Making the 12 mile trip to work when at mile 10 my truck experienced a decrease in power followed by a shuddering noise when on the throttle. Limped the vehicle off to the shoulder where i noted smoke. Opened the hood to discover a small fire toward the rear of the engine compartment. Tried to extinguish the flames with no luck and with in 5 mins the flames had engulfed the front of the truck.
Fire reported
ODI 11205981
Engine · Power Train
Exhaust manifold bolts continually shear off from the high heat displacement of the 5.7 v8 hemi engine. Symptoms include a rapid ticking sound during engine startup.
ODI 11182245
Power Train
My driveway is on a slight incline and for the 3rd time since purchasing this truck, when i put the truck in park it has rolled backwards. This happened again today and i had to jump in the truck while it is moving and put the brakes on. This has the 8 spd transmission with the rotary knob.
ODI 11176239
Power Train
After 3 recalls were performed, including a transmission shifter recall the vehicle now surges and lurches forward when i start it. It is fully in the park position and not moving. I now have to be sure to have my foot firmly on the brake when i start the vehicle. The vehicle is just barely out of the extended warranty at 75, 040 miles.
ODI 11185673
Electrical System · Power Train
This is the second ram i have ownec with a shift knob on the dash. Both have failed around 60k miles. In both trucks the shift will randomly either go jnto neutral or park while stopped.. Has happened to me at red lights. I've had to shift back to park and reset the desired gear. On 3 separate occasions i had cycle the shifter 3 times before it would go into gear causing traffic to back up. I replaced the shifter…
ODI 11166685
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have received various recall notices on this vehicle which i would like someone to look into this to see if this car qualifies as a lemon. These items have been fixed by the different dealer ships, but have more than 5 recalls is a bit too much.
ODI 11242793
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Twice with in a period of three weeks the same issue/failure has occured. "service electronic throttle control". Both times the issue occured during rush hour traffic, at freewat speeds, while driving on a freeway. Bith occurences resilyed in total loss of acceleration. I was left with limited ability to manuever on the freeway, to the right lanes, as well as limited ability to maneuver and avoid traffic from…
ODI 11140656
Engine · Power Train
Metal fragments in the engine and i have been to two different dealerships for powertrain warranty for repeated and ongoing repairs since fall of 2018 the first dealership did not replace the engine when the metal fragments were found in my engine after a cylinder misfire 5 and 7 they continued with all kinds of repairs and did further damage to my entire truck. I have since taken to another dealership where i was…
ODI 11242619
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Ecodiesel truck for the past 6 months shuts off randomly while driving, starting from a stop and when idling whenever fuel tank reaches 1/4 full or less. Truck is difficult hard to start when at 1/3 fuel level. On june 28th 2018 after truck shut off on freeway brought it to the dealer and i was told there is nothing wrong and i need to keep the fuel tank greater than quarter tank fuel to prevent the truck from…
ODI 11118490