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 · Unknown Or Other
While driving the truck there was a thump sound which cause the truck to stall causing truck to slow down instantlay. However it does this for a few seconds then it will accelerate and continue on drliving. This has happened several times even after taking it to the dealership. They said they can't find anything wrong but it has no certain speed that it will do it. It just happens randomly with no specific speed…
ODI 11002089
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle went into idle mode and stalled. The lighting bolt warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to stephens auto center ([redacted], danville, wv 25053) where it was diagnosed that an unknown sensor needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The…
ODI 11020547
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While pulling into traffic the truck suddenly stopped without any warning, i lost my power steering, power brakes as well as the ability to have power to the engine. I tried to start the diesel engine, but the starter just tried starting it for approx. 20 seconds, i did not have the ability to turn starter off since it is a push button start and it finally timed out. I waited approx 5 min. And was able to get it…
ODI 10929721
Engine
At 24300 miles the engine began vibrating very hard and then quit. After checking the oil, it was good, i crept the truck to a convenience store and called aaa. Towed vehicle to nearest chrysler dealership. They did not have enough certified techs to fix my truck without it being at dealer for 2 months. Service mgr called around and found a dealer who could repair truck. Metal pieces including bearings were found in…
ODI 10911064
Engine
Event: on september 7th at approximately 07:16pm my wife and i were driving on hwy 380 at milepost 44 in a remote part of new mexico between roswell and san antonio. Our speed was approximately 70 mph. We had been traveling for 6 days and approximately 2000 miles between vancouver, wa and the location the engine failed. The engine on my 2015 ram ecodiesel began making a groaning sound. No warning lights appeared on…
ODI 10907338
Engine
On 8/11/2016truck stalled/shut off while driving on a highway; was able to restart in attempts to make it home. The truck continued to act up and low coolant light appeared approximately 5 miles down the highway. Truck was towed from highway location to local ford/chrysler dealership who looked over and stated was a gallon low on coolant and to "watch." upon research online and others having issue checked the egr…
ODI 10899181
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving at a low speed, the low oil pressure indicator warning indicator illuminated. The contact stopped and checked the oil level and the dipstick showed the correct oil level. The contact restarted the vehicle and a "no oil pressure" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil pump failed, which damaged the…
ODI 10896904
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving 75 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration and the messages "no oil pressure", "the last oil change was done at 40,000 miles" appeared. The vehicle was coasted over to the shoulder and was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that metallic chips were found in the oil. The vehicle required a new engine. The vehicle was repaired.…
ODI 10906938
Engine
While towing our camper the engine started on fire and totally burned along with our camper. It was a total destruction. We were not hurt. Fiat chrysler automobiles is claiming no responsibility.
Fire reported
ODI 10903485
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
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle check engine light came on, took to dealer who noticed black sludge in coolant. I was told it wouldn't be under warranty and someone had sabotaged truck. I told them it looked like oil in coolant and that's exactly what it was. Faulty oil cooler led to oil in every part that engine coolant encompasses. This leads to the truck overheating very quickly at times. Possibility of coolant in the engine black as…
ODI 10907192
Engine
Takata recall ram 1500 ; 2015 year. I think have a manufacture diffect . After 6 month of driving ram 1500 , light is on " check engine" track still have manufacture warranty, i' be been three times at service they didn't fixed it.my friend have same problem with ram 3500 ;2015year. Is there any body have same problem?
ODI 10966611
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Please see complaint i sent to chrysler with documents. Your list before only let me select 4 topics that i was having issues with. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10946162
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the service engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the warning message 'speed limited within 96 miles' illuminated. The contact was told to drive the vehicle to a dealer because once the vehicle was shut down, it would not be able to be restarted. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer…
ODI 10846149
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Follow-up to complaint numbers: 10809870 & 10818694, 2015 ram 1500 laramie limited 4x4 component part or system that caused the safety risk - unknown i took delivery of my truck from the service center on 01/20/2016. The body control module was replaced. On 02/14/2016, my wife and i were headed out for valentines dinner and i started my truck in the garage. The truck suddenly went dead electronically and engine-wise…
ODI 10826093
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Follow-up to complaint number: 10809870 2015 ram 1500 laramie limited 4x4 component part or system that caused the safety risk - unknown i took delivery of my truck from the service center on 12/18/2015. The ignition switch and the receiver hub were replaced. On 12/26/2015, my wife and i were on date-night headed to a local bowling alley when my truck went dead electronically and engine-wise again. Again, the truck…
ODI 10818694
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
2015 ram 1500 laramie limited 4x4 component part or system that caused the safety risk - unknown my truck was purchased new with 115 miles on the odometer on 10/13/2015 at hebert's town & country. On 10/16/2015, with just over 200 miles on the odometer, my wife and i were returning home from date-night. We were traveling at 60 mph down la3132 when the instrument cluster went black, the engine shutdown, most all…
ODI 10809870
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the engine stalled and jerked forward as it came to a stop and the select gear warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,500.
ODI 10811168
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v661000 (power train) but the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the check engine and abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10817661
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. While driving 40 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on multiple occasions where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be cleaned and the computer needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure…
ODI 10817175
Engine
Went to do an oil change and noticed oil in the coolant expansion tank. Took picture and showed dealership. They asked us to have it towed in. This is a larmine eco diesel with 9,600 miles on the engine. Dealership still hasn't figured out what the "did not train" error message was -previously reported along with the steering shacking at highway speeds.
ODI 10779975
Engine · Power Train
Truck has been in shop from 5/20/2015 through 6/19/2014; 3/20/2015 through 3/20/2015; 7/10/2015 through 7/17/2015; and currently in shop 10/13/2015 through current date and time. Engine has been replaced and it is leaking oil from an unknown location. Service has stated to have checked every possibility source location for the, on average 1.5 to 2 quarts oil, low resulting in check engine light and still after…
ODI 10786232
Engine
I had decided to change my oil myself for the truck's second oil change because i wanted to use ams oil. I bought the filter from a local parts store because ams did not offer one. I began to drain the oil and then removed the old filter. After it drained for 20 minutes i installed the new filter and oiled the new o-ring and installed it on the factory cap and torqued it to 20 foot pounds. I poured the 6 quarts of…
ODI 10724690
Engine
The truck is an ecodiesel. This is a replacement truck from a buyback on a 2014. Both trucks are the same, one 2014 and one 2015. In cold weather they fail to start. Between the two trucks they have been towed a total of 4 times. One truck had 2800 miles the other 768. Been out of service 9 weeks. Neither truck will start after driven on a trip over 30 minutes and in cold weather. The non start condition is…
ODI 10690242