2015 RAM 1500 Body Problems
- 36
- 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 36 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 5 records
- caught fire · 4 records
- brake light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Body
I was unloading groceries from bed area. Tried to close the tailgate and tailgate would not latch. I always pull on tailgate after closing to make sure it latches but this time it did not. Since then it has repeated this action 3-4 more times but never opened while moving (yet.) i manipulate the latching mechanism a few times and then it will catch. Vehicle is out of warranty and was purchased previously owned ( i…
ODI 11297889
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
Body
When i bought my truck in september 2018, earnhardt told me they fixed the recall to the tailgate, and while driving to work this morning my tailgate dropped open at high speeds on the highway. I have only had the truck for one year.
ODI 11259013
Body · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Interrion of truck fills up with water because third brake light, manifold bolts and gaskets need replaced due to some issue. Tapping noise from engine compartment.
ODI 11256112
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System
About 4 weeks ago the check engine light came on. The code reads as fuel temperature sensor. After the recall for the tailgate, my truck tailgate has opened twice while driving. Prior to the recall zero.
ODI 11187438
Body · Electrical System
Headlight developes condensation, causing headlight (high beam) to blow out (my case), but which ever is on will blow out. Dealership is telling customers to run with high beam on to burn off the condensation. This only causes the bulb to blow.
ODI 11191635
Body
3rd brake light not sealed and allows water to enter truck. Can interiors liner wet and stains. Back leather seats wet and stained
ODI 11190370
Body · Seats · Unknown Or Other
Passenger side storage well was completely filled with water. Went unnoticed for unknown number of days. Took vehicle into crown dodge of fayetteville. They acknowledged the growing number of complaints on the same issue. Replaced 3rd brake light, they tried telling me that all door weather strips were worn and needed replaced. Dealership did not look for, find or fix water damage to the seats, carpet or body…
ODI 11192470
Body · Engine
My truck caught fire while driving at 65 mph on the interstate on dec 23 2018. All gauges suggested normal operating parameters. The truck has 120k miles. It's a total loss. *dt *tr
Fire reported
ODI 11165715
Air Bags · Body · Seat Belts
Driving slowly through an area with water on road. There was black ice on the road and truck hit ice. Went out of control across road up an enbankment and slammed into a telephone pole. Totaled truck and air bags did not deploy
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11162392
Body · Unknown Or Other
Running board broke off due to errors with rivets fastened to the body instead of chassis frame
1 injury
ODI 11132752
Body · Engine · Wheels
On 9/21/18 my husband was driving to the store down the interstate and his truck shut off causing him to coast to the shoulder. When he did he noticed some light smoke. He tried to pop the hood but it wouldn't pop so he got out and tried to see if it was caught and saw more smoke he looked underneath to see stuff dripping like melting from the engine compartment, at that time he went to walk around the truck to look…
Fire reported
ODI 11141208
Body
Tailgate has fallen open twice without notice. First time it happened i had just started my truck and was parked, the tailgate fell open, hitting a tree and dented the tailgate. The second time i just pulled out of a parking lot and the tailgate fell open and i almost lost the load in the back of the truck bed.
ODI 11119687
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v486000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages). The contact called douglas jeep chrysler dodge ram at [redacted] (located at 2382 s tamiami trail, venice, fl 34293) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become…
ODI 11139448
Body · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle in park on level city street. Stepped out of vehicle. Vehicle suddently accelerated at seeminly full power in reverse. Crossed into intersection and hit by traffic, continued across intersection, came to rest in yard of house opposite.
Crash reported
ODI 11099030
Body
The tailgate falls/ slams open while driving down the road and while parked. This happens multiple times every day.
ODI 11098514
Body
TAILGATE OPEN WHEN I ROAD A FEW TIMES MONTHLY.
ODI 11115652
Body
Tailgate randomly opens while vehicle is in motion allowing bed contents to potentially fall onto road creating safety hazard. Appears to be connected to auto-locking mechanism in tailgate.
ODI 11064442
Body
The truck bed tailgate is having an issue with the locks. On multiple occasions i have had the truck bed open while i was driving on local highways. In addition the bed is no longer staying unlocked with the other locks on the vehicle or it will stay locked when the rest of the truck is unlocked. I have looked up the issue and found several forums with similar situations but much more dangerous results.
ODI 11055859
Body · Power Train
Vehicle is a 2015 ram 1500 truck with 8-speed transmissions and "dial-a-gear" electronic gear selector. The vehicle was driven to a gas station and pulled up next to a gas pump. Driver exited the vehicle, and realized that they needed to pull forward about 2 more feet to better align the truck with the gas pump. The driver got back into the truck, turned the knob to "drive," and pulled forward. Once the truck was…
Crash reported
ODI 11015875
Body
The vehicle's tailgate will randomly open while moving allowing everything in the bed to come out, this has happened multiple times causing damage to the vehicle's tailgate, contents, and last time nearly caused an accident to trailing vehicles. The first occurrence happened within two months of purchasing the truck new in 2015. I assumed that i had simply not latched the tailgate well. Since then it has occurred…
ODI 11041655
Body
I purchased my 2015 ram 1500 brand new ordered from the factory. After about two years the ram box covers degraded which leave pieces of fiberglass in my arms whenever i reach across them to tie something down or get something out of the bed of my truck. This causes a rash that lasts for about two weeks. I take very good care of my truck. This is not due to owner error.
ODI 11253667
Body
Brake light assembly does not seal properly any time it rains or the vehicle gets washed water leaks into the cabin. Roof liner is already stained and the vehicle interior may become damaged.
ODI 11162955
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the tailgate intermittently opened. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and was able to close the tailgate. In addition, the contact stated the failure had occurred more than twelve times. The dealer (boniface-hiers chrysler dodge jeep 1775 e merritt island causeway, merritt island, fl 32952) was made aware of…
ODI 11004737