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NHTSA Owner Complaints

2015 RAM 3500

137 owner-reported issues

Owner-reported data
Total complaints
137
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
5
Open recalls
0

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 TRAIN
    13 (9%)
  • #2SERVICE BRAKES
    12 (9%)
  • #3STEERING
    11 (8%)
  • #4WHEELS
    10 (7%)
  • #5ENGINE
    8 (6%)
  • #6POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
    7 (5%)
  • #7UNKNOWN OR OTHER
    7 (5%)
  • #8SUSPENSION
    6 (4%)
  • #9STEERING,SUSPENSION
    5 (4%)
  • #10ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    5 (4%)
Recent complaint examples
STEERING0000-00-00

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…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM0000-00-00

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 …

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES0000-00-00

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…

SERVICE BRAKES0000-00-00

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…

STEERING,SUSPENSION0000-00-00

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 …

SERVICE BRAKES0000-00-00

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 …

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM0000-00-00

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 …

WHEELS0000-00-00

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these RAM 3500 2015 complaints verified by NHTSA?
NHTSA collects complaints from owners but does NOT verify each one. The complaints below are unfiltered owner reports — useful for spotting patterns, but a single complaint doesn't prove a defect. Pay attention to: (1) volume of complaints on the same component, (2) consistency of described symptoms, and (3) whether NHTSA has opened a formal investigation or issued a recall on the same component. If a component appears in 5+% of complaints, that's usually a real pattern worth taking seriously.
Should I avoid buying a 2015 RAM 3500 based on these complaints?
It depends on the components reported. 137 complaints across roughly tens of thousands of trucks of this model year is a moderate signal. Compare against other model years of the same truck — if 2022 has 3x more complaints than 2020 or 2024, that specific year has issues. Also check whether the most-reported component is something you can preventively address (e.g., DEF system issues can be mitigated with quality fluid + dealer software updates).
Have any of these complaints led to recalls on the 2015 RAM 3500?
Not currently. Owner complaints don't automatically trigger recalls — NHTSA reviews complaint patterns and opens investigations when warranted. Recalls usually happen when a complaint pattern correlates with documented field failures or safety incidents. Even without recalls, repeated complaints on the same component is signal worth noting in your purchase decision.
How do I file my own complaint about a RAM truck?
Visit NHTSA.gov/file-complaint. You'll need: your VIN, the date of incident, description of what happened, and component affected (drivetrain, brakes, etc.). Filing takes ~10 minutes and adds your data point to the public record. This is the input that triggers NHTSA investigations. For commercial trucks, fleet operators reporting issues at scale (10+ similar reports) often accelerate NHTSA's review timeline.
What's the most expensive complaint pattern on the 2015 RAM 3500?
Based on the complaint data: the top reported issue is 'POWER TRAIN' with 13 reports. Depending on the specific failure mode, this can range from a few hundred dollars (sensor replacement) to several thousand (transmission rebuild, DPF replacement, engine work). The complaint pattern alone won't tell you cost — check the symptoms described for hints about the actual root cause. Most commercial-truck complaints describe symptoms ($1,500–$5,000 repair range is typical), not catastrophic failures.

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