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2015 Ram 1500: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

1,432 NHTSA owner complaints · 12 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
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Owner complaints: 1,432 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 130.18

Steering338Engine334Power Train225Fuel/Propulsion System164Electrical System155Service Brakes150

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

Abs module goes out which shuts off abs, traction control, and cruise control, and you can’t get the part anywhere except for third party refurbished. In Pennsylvania I can’t get inspection when red warning brake light is on.
While driving my ABS light brake light and throttle light came on when I took in for a diagnostic said ABS module is bad called dealer can’t get anymore. It’s not safe to drive now I’m out of vehicle.
the Electronic power steering assist keeps going in and out. it will work fine for about three months then it goes out for a month or so. it is very hard to steer and could cause someone to lose control and crash.

Recalls: 12 campaigns (5 severe)

201520172018201920202021
CampaignComponentSummary
17V302000Air BagsChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving condit…
19V347000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:LatchChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking t…
21V632000Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain:InflatorChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Cha…
20V475000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:DieselChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. …
15V661000Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle ShaftChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured June 17, 2015, to September 28, 2015. The affe…
18V332000Electrical System:WiringChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000l…
17V821000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:LeverChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs,…
15V534000Air Bags:Side/WindowChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab trucks manufactured August 26, 2013, to August 8, 2015. T…

True cost of ownership

Fuel (your region) $0
Maintenance band (your region) $2,867$5,939
Estimated running cost this year (age 11) $5,939

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$6,679vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Ram 1500?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Steering (338 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2015 Ram 1500 a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 5/100, computed from 1,432 NHTSA complaints and 12 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2015 Ram 1500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for the 2015 Ram 1500, 5 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 09/05/2017. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2015 Ram 1500 really cost YOU per year?

Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

5RELIABILITY / 100
AVOID
  • 1432 NHTSA complaints on record (130.2/yr of exposure)
  • 12 recall campaigns, 5 touching safety-critical systems

How this score is computed →

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