2015 RAM 3500
137 owner-reported issues
What this means
137+ NHTSA complaints filed on 2015 RAM 3500. Strong sample size. The top 3-5 reported issues likely represent real systemic concerns to know about before purchase. The dominant complaint patterns are: POWER TRAIN (9%), SERVICE BRAKES (9%), STEERING (8%). These three categories cover 26% of all reports — typical signal that there are 2-3 known systemic issues on this make/model/year, not random faults.
Top reported issues
- #1POWER TRAIN13 (9%)
- #2SERVICE BRAKES12 (9%)
- #3STEERING11 (8%)
- #4WHEELS10 (7%)
- #5ENGINE8 (6%)
- #6POWER TRAIN,ENGINE7 (5%)
- #7UNKNOWN OR OTHER7 (5%)
- #8SUSPENSION6 (4%)
- #9STEERING,SUSPENSION5 (4%)
- #10ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5 (4%)
Recent complaint examples
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 3500. While attempting to have an alignment performed, the contact was informed that the steering drag link and the tie rod were both cracked. The failure caused rapid, premature wear on the tire. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repa…
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH in the left lane, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle simultaneously went into LIMP Mode. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact …
humming from the hydroboost pump, actual issue is the high pressure steering line has a nylon tube inside the hose that breaks apart and moves throughout the system. Dodge had one revision of the hose on the early model years but this issue has gone unresolved. I am afraid if i…
The output voltage to the Trailer Braking system is low, only 7.5 volts. Other owners have the same problem. From what I understand there is an issue with the computer that keeps the Original Equipment trailer brake controller from delivering full power at speeds below 30 MPH. Th…
There was a recall forced by the NTSB for a condition where the track bar adjustment nut would come loose and the truck would lose steering. The recall on the track bar was rectified by the dealer by welding the nut on the track bar. Now that the nut has been welded a proper …
At about 3,000 miles I noticed a periodical head light flicker and intermittent radio issues. Shortly after that the truck has presented with periodical brake issues. My front brakes parodically drag and get hot. Typically on one front side or the other. However on [XXX] my wife …
the instrument panel dash cluster went black and now I have no information like tire pressure, mph, engine oil temp, coolant temp, cruise control,parking sensor alert, ect. I have tried everything to reboot or see if there is loose connections and have come up with nothing. this …
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering started shuddering and the vehicle made an abnormal popping sound. The contact then noticed that the front driver's side wheel was wobbling. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and…
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