Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Ram 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Ram 1500 has 18 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,460 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 6 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V411000 Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V406000 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V632000 Side Curtain Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V475000 Crank Position Sensor Tone Wheel may Delaminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V757000 EGR Cooler May Crack and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V347000 Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V486000 Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V821000 Vehicle May Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V302000 Side Curtain Air Bags may not Deploy in a Rollover NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16E041000 Seat Cover Affects Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V167000 Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V661000 Incorrectly Heat Treated Rear Axle Shaft NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V534000 Side Air Bag may Deploy Improperly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V517000 Battery Harness may Rub Engine Mount NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V461000 Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V460000 Inadvertent Side Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 342 complaints
- Engine 335 complaints
- Power Train 226 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 166 complaints
- Electrical System 159 complaints
- Service Brakes 140 complaints
Of the 1,460 complaints on file, 79 report a crash and 58 a fire; across all 1,460 complaints, owners report 52 injuries and 4 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Ram 1500 exhibits a below-average reliability with a high number of owner complaints (1,459) and 18 recall campaigns. Frequent issues include problems with the steering, engine, and powertrain. Without specific mileage and cost data, the precise failure periods or costs remain estimates. The evidence available suggests notable concerns with its diesel engine, power systems, and structural parts.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| engine | 60,000–110,000 miles | $800–$3,000 | common |
| powertrain | 70,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Coolant system check
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Battery health check
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Engine misfires or noise
- Delayed fuel response
- Frequent electrical failures
- Unusual transmission noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Ram 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.