2015 RAM 1500 Engine Problems
- 151
- 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 151 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 25 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 15 records
- engine light · 10 records
- without warning · 10 records
- throttle response · 9 records
- chrysler dodge · 8 records
- engine compartment · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 51 |
| 30–60k mi | 41 |
| 1–30k mi | 33 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
This fire start on air intake, i lost the truck. Was driving fine and start blue smoke come of hood... This truck got a recall open, this recall is about fire on air intake. I call dodge to do they never have the part... The end of history i lost my truck.
Fire reported
ODI 11308341
Body · Electrical System · Engine
Engine caught fire due to egr system overheating (maybe burning internally) melting then spontaneously catching foam rubber pad above the egr diffuser tube on fire. Resulted in melting wires, hose and other parts attached to engine. Was quickly put out with a fire extinguisher. Was driving to menards in normal illinois and smelled smoke at first stop light, thought it was van next to me. At next stop light smelled…
Fire reported
ODI 11309244
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. Also, the check engine warning light flashed intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective spark plug. The spark plugs, upper and lower gaskets, and ignition coil packs were replaced…
ODI 11301660
Engine
Had recall done on my ram 1500 ecodiesel truck now has no power shifting is erratic and sometimes delayed exhaust gases are now coming into cabin area and today the truck started popping back i have already taken truck back 3 times to the dealer and each time it is worse they also did some type of upgrade to the safety restraint system making this vehicle totally unsafe for highway use if the door is not closed…
ODI 11297159
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact received nhtsa campaign number 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle was using an excessive amount of coolant. While, driving 50-55 mph, the vehicle slowed down, loss power, and the engine compartment caught fire. There was an abnormal odor of smoke detected. The low pressure, throttle, and check engine warning lights were…
Fire reported
ODI 11297699
Engine
Engine lifters and camshaft failure. Engine misfiring and power loss.
ODI 11298160
Engine
There is a considerable difference in throttle response currently upon initially starting vehicle. It makes it quite difficult for the truck to accelerate as intended shortly after starting. There have been several incidents already in which i have had to stomp on the accelerator to avoid a collision as i was not expecting the truck to crawl along versus it's standard acceleration.
ODI 11300023
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, there was an abnormal exhaust odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to north point chrysler dodge fiat jeep ram located at [redacted], winston-salem, nc 27106, [redacted], to be diagnosed. The technician was able to duplicate the failure. The contact was informed that the dealer replaced a half of…
ODI 11306949
Engine
The egr cooler recall has affected my truck and there is not a fix for the recall that was issued in october 2019. I am experienced a reduction in fuel economy by about 20% since the check engine light has come on. The check engine light has also caused other features of my vehicle to longer become operable (remote started will not work with check engine light).
ODI 11300685
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph on the highway, smoke was noticed inside of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and exited the vehicle with the passenger. The driver and the passenger sustained sore throat and eye irritation due to the smoke but it was unknown if medical attention was required. The smoke eventually cleared and the vehicle was towed to the dealer…
Fire reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11301320
Engine
I received a safety recall notice on 12/4/19 from fca us. It states there may be a problem with the egr cooler which may result in a fire and risk of injury/property damage. Per fcs recall "the remedy for this condition is not currently available" i don't like the idea or do i want to take a chance that this fire could happen to me and my family as i operate this vehicle. The risk is to great. Fca should be required…
ODI 11288414
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the engine coolant was low. The cause of the failure was not determined. Ray chrysler jeep dodge (23 north rt trail, fox lake, il) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the parts for nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000(engine) were not presently available. The failure mileage…
ODI 11287173
Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine) on november 30, 2019. The day before, the contact's wife was driving at 65 mph when it was discovered that the engine was emitting smoke. The driver pulled over and exited the vehicle. Moments later, the vehicle caught fire and burnt to the ground. The fire and police departments were…
Fire reported
ODI 11286896
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Truck completely shuts off while driving down the road without warning, has egr and service electronic throttle control, service exhaust, has other related electrical problems that shows up as codes, replaced the fuel pump and it still shows low fuel pressure and take several seconds to crank now and my fuel mileage is decreased.
ODI 11280695
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle caught fire without warning. The contact stated that the cabin filled with smoke and lost all electrical functions, including braking and power steering ability. The contact pulled the vehicle over, but was unable to unlock the doors. The contact had to break the driver's window to exit the vehicle. The contact had to roll on the…
Fire reported
ODI 11280273
Body · Electrical System · Engine
Driving on i -29 and we smelled comething like antifreeze then smoke. Truck lost power then got it back and was going to try to make it to an exit but pulled over when smoke coming from under the hood. Opened the hood and saw fire! Called 911 and fire dept came but in a matter on minutes the truck burned up completely.
Fire reported
ODI 11279319
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v757000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The contact checked the vehicle's coolant levels periodically and noticed that it had been decreasing at…
ODI 11292579
Engine · Power Train
This pertains to my 2015 dodge ram with the 3.0 liter ecodiesel engine. Ever since i got the required emissions control engine and transmission software update from fiat chrysler automobiles (fca), my truck's engine performance has been affected to the extent that i cannot depend on it's excelleration. I press on the gas peddle, and the engine hesitates severely before it accelerates. From a stop sign or a red…
ODI 11270615
Engine · Power Train
Extreme lag during acceleration has almost resulted in multiple accidents. Work commute has me turning left onto busy road with limited visibility due to blind corner and i've almost been t-boned/rear ended because of the lag between giving the truck gas and actual acceleration. This is becoming more prevalent as temperatures drop. This morning i spun out trying to avoid being rear ended while pulling out because…
ODI 11269900
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The aem recall was completed and the truck has a horrible turbo lag, which almost caused me to be in an accident twice within 15 minutes of picking it up. Dealership will not look at it and this is an unsafe vehicle for road use.
ODI 11266195
Engine
After having the aem (approved emissions modification) done for my vehicle i have noticed an extreme lag in engine response. When pulling out into traffic from a stop it takes at least four seconds for the engine to respond as it used to before this update. There have been several instances, even taking this response time into consideration before pulling into traffic, that i have almost been rear ended because of…
ODI 11265862
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I had the recall from ram for the ecodiesel recall and now the truck is complete unsafe. I can't even accelerate into traffic without getting nervous. The truck lags and the throttle response is terrible now. Instead of buying them back like volkswagen did, chrysler put us in death traps.
ODI 11265437
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving 70 mph with the cruise control engaged in eighth gear, the vehicle downshifted into sixth gear. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the fuel mileage decreased. The vehicle was taken to carlock chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of tupelo ([redacted], saltillo, ms 38866, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the egr cooler burst and was…
ODI 11265359
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After aem update their is a throttle and turbo lag that has put me in harms way on numerous occasions. When making a left or right turn the engine fails to accelerate for some times up to a block making it impossible to merge safely with traffic this has resulted in numerous extremely close calls. Both on city streets and highways the problem is in the new software that updated the required aem this problem is being…
ODI 11265725
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Did the aem recall emissions reprogram. The truck now has very slow acceleration when cold. You have to floor the throttle to get it to move when cold. Very dangerous when merging into traffic or leaving a stop. The fuel economy has dropped to 20-21 mpg from 25 and higher. It is a much different and not enjoyed truck anymore. Talked with dealer. They are very aware of the issue as almost everyone has the same…
ODI 11258436