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.
Power Train
Vehicle was running and left in park. Went in reverse and crashed into a column.
Crash reported
ODI 11001964
Power Train
On 6/12/17 i backed out of my garage and shifted the truck into park.(electronic rotary dial shifter mounted on dash) i exited the truck to retrieve an item in the garage, leaving the truck running. My 10 year old son, who was inside the truck, screamed to alert me. I observed my truck in motion moving forward toward my garage.(not coasting as if it were in neutral but rather in drive). I attempted to get back into…
Crash reported
ODI 10995458
Power Train
I was backing my truck to hook up to trailer i stop truck put in park from reverseleft motor running got out started walking to back of truck when the truck started going forward . I tried to catch iti got door almost open when i was crushed between my truck an a parked ford pickup i went to hospital for ct scan lucky only hip contostion . Done lots of damage to both trucks . I believe the transmission went into…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10991563
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
April 14, 2017 my husband was heading east on i-20 in the tyler, texas area located in smith county texas.approaching his turn off at hwy 14. When exiting on the ramp he noticed smoke coming from the back of the truck. He looked and the service engine light was on and he began losing power. He was able to pull to a large parking area away from others. He got out of the vehicle and approached the hood when he noticed…
Fire reported
ODI 10978708
Power Train
While at home depot i remote started my truck and placed lumber in the bed. I proceeded to the driver's door and when i opened the door the truck went in reverse knocking me to the ground causing a laceration requiring 8 staples, concussion, lower back and shoulder pain and bruising. The truck continued across the parking lot hitting a ford ranger causing major damage, continuing into another vehicle gmc cm3500…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10967538
Power Train
TRANS STAY IN" P "AFTER 10 SEC THE TRUCK MOVE
ODI 11076229
Power Train
Keep getting "service gear selector" messages. Dealer checked and replaced selector and less than a week later i get the same problem and worse. When i shifted to reverse, the "r" kept flashing and a warning came on. The vehicle would not move until i moved the selector again. The warning messages happen both in motion and while at a stop.
ODI 10957123
Power Train
Transmission shifts hard. The tranny does it sometimes. It could be warm or cold. Engine sounds like its racing before shifting. Dealership says i have to wait for a light comes on or a message. 3 times i took it in for that problem . Now 2days ago ...as i was turning into my driveway the truck popped into park. I was turning into my driveway. Now what's that all about???? Now....no one can give me a straight…
ODI 11004361
Power Train
The truck started rolling while being parked in the driveway. Fortunately no one was behind the truck and no property damage had occurred. This is extremely dangerous and could have lead to serious injuries or damage. Parking shifter and/or relevant equipment must be recalled and replaced by manufacturer. The incident has been recorded by surveillance camera and can be presented upon request.
ODI 10944649
Power Train
Truck rolled away down the driveway and into the road while in park. Did not cause any damage but is unsafe for kids playing in the neighborhood.
Crash reported
ODI 10940315
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering lost power and the check engine, service shift, and abs indicators illuminated. The "pcm off" warning message also illuminated and the vehicle became stuck in first gear. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and towed to the contact's home. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no…
ODI 10939939
Power Train
I put the 2015 ram 1500 into park and removed the key, when i stepped out of the vehicle it started to roll backwards down my driveway. I was able to get back into the vehicle and apply the brake. I put the key back into the ignition and the park indicator light was on. I pulled the vehicle forward and put it into park again, when i took my foot off the brake it began to roll backwards down the driveway again. I…
ODI 10938731
Power Train
Stopped at mail box on 3% incline. Put truck in park and set the park brake. Jumped out with the door open to get the mail. Truck slowly started rolling backward. I jumped back in the truck to stop the roll but it already stopped after about 3 feet. I looked and it was still in park. This is the second time this same thing has happened.
ODI 10937490
Power Train
My truck tonight was in park rolled down my driveway. So while it was in park had my wife sit in truck i pushed on my truck while my son watched the wheels. And of course the wheels moved and my truck rolled back while in park.
ODI 10937366
Power Train
Truck was in park and vehicle was turned off and truck started to roll backwards on a very slight incline
ODI 10937310
Power Train
I went to put vehicle in park and i turned the dial to "p" and the light flashed above and the key would not come out of vehicle. I then exited vehicle and vehicle started to roll away. I jumped back in vehicle and pushed the emergency break. I left the vehicle for 15 min and when i got back in vehicle it went into park with no problem. I am scared to drive the vehicle now.
ODI 10937361
Power Train
Transmission problem... Sunday, 12/18/2016 in minneapolis, mn remotely started vehicle at 6:00am -22 actual air temp. Vehicle had been warming up (idling) for 15 minutes. At 6:15am i tried putting the vehicle in reverse. Indicator light for reverse should have gone solid...just blinked. Tried placing vehicle in drive with same results. Drive indicator just blinked, should have gone solid. Check engine came on. Tried…
ODI 10936549
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. After parking the vehicle, it rolled backwards down a hill 75 feet and crashed into trees. The transmission made contact with a three foot diameter rock, which cracked the transmission housing and bent the driveshaft. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired. The vehicle may be part of nhtsa action…
Crash reported
ODI 10937858
Power Train
3-4 times now i have put the truck in park, started to exit and had it go into reverse. One time i was out of the truck for a few seconds before it started to roll backwards and the door hit me. I was able to get back in and stop it every time.
ODI 10936725
Body · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
On november 05, 2016 at approximately 1230 hours i walked out to my ram 1500 pick up truck, which was parked in my driveway and started it up. I pulled the truck forward in my driveway approximately a full truck length, put the truck in park and exited the truck, leaving the driver side door open. The truck was left idling. I began to walk to the rear of my truck, where a friend was standing near my flatbed trailer.…
Crash reported
ODI 10940348
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. When the vehicle was started and in the park position, it began to roll backwards. The vehicle crashed into several objects, including a motor home that was occupied. Two occupants sustained minor injuries and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was towed and repaired. The…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10936432
Air Bags · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was shifted into the park position, the vehicle rolled forward and crashed into a mobile home. The contact also stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed an independent mechanic where the body damages were repaired. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The manufacturer was not notified of…
Crash reported
ODI 10937699
Power Train
On september 12, 2016, my truck went through a building while no one was in the vehicle. At around 7 am on said date, my daughter, who was the driver, exited the vehicle to so into a bagel store in a strip mall. She put the vehicle in park, and exited the vehicle with her keys in hand, she turned around to remote start the vehicle. It was a cool morning. Upon engaging the remote start, the vehicle started to move on…
Crash reported
ODI 10936810
Power Train
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 ram 1500. When the engine was started and the gear shifter was placed into the park position, the vehicle rolled on its own into a nearby pond and sunk to the bottom of the pond. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the failure. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was…
Crash reported
ODI 10937050
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving 75 mph, the engine stalled without warning and all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine ecu sensor and transmission pcu sensor failed. In addition, the vehicle experienced numerous electrical failures with the headlights and the instrument panel electrical sensor system. The…
ODI 10896549