2015 Ram 3500 problems and recalls
Owners have filed 136 complaints on the 2015 Ram 3500, and NHTSA has issued 16 recalls. The most cited component is the Power Train (32 complaints).
136
Complaints
16
Recalls
3
Crash reports
5
Fire reports
1
Injuries
47.0
Severity index
Severity index 47.0 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 116 of 143 by severity index among 2015 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 19% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2015 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 32 | 23.5% |
| ENGINE | 27 | 19.9% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 24 | 17.6% |
| STEERING | 21 | 15.4% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 | 14.0% |
| SUSPENSION | 16 | 11.8% |
| WHEELS | 15 | 11.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 10.3% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 5 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 0.4x those in 2020 to 2022 (11 against 28).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V021000 | 25/01/2019 | STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate. |
| 18E096000 | 16/10/2018 | STEERING:LINKAGES | Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 and N0436001, sold for installation on 2013-2018 RAM 2500 and 3500HD trucks. Improper installation and machining of the original |
| 19V347000 | 09/05/2019 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | Chrysler (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 tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 f |
| 18V486000 | 27/07/2018 | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while d |
| 18V332000 | 17/05/2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger |
| 21V632000 | 12/08/2021 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from |
| 21V398000 | 27/05/2021 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel s |
| 17V821000 | 20/12/2017 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | Chrysler (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, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with |
| 17V499000 | 10/08/2017 | WHEELS | Streetcar ORV LLC, dba American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks, modified by AEV to be equipped with cast aluminum Katla 8.5" road wheels. The outer surface of the wheel may fracture, resulting in rapid air loss. |
| 17V824000 | 21/12/2017 | EQUIPMENT | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. Th |
| 17V302000 | 09/05/2017 | AIR BAGS | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restrain |
| 17V562000 | 12/09/2017 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant. |
| 15V461000 | 23/07/2015 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affecte |
| 16V559000 | 26/07/2016 | STEERING | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 RAM 2500 trucks, and RAM 3500 trucks and cab chassis. The affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets, possibly resulting in the bracket components separating from the frame. |
| 15V460000 | 22/07/2015 | SEAT BELTS | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable cu |
| 16E041000 | 16/05/2016 | EQUIPMENT | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat |
Other Ram 3500 model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 14 years side by side.
- 2013sev 79.9
- 2014sev 69.9
- 2016sev 79.9
- 2017sev 29.2
- 2018sev 24.6
- 2019sev 83.3
- 2020sev 71.5
- 2021sev 52.4
- 2022sev 54.5
- 2023sev 52.1
- 2024sev 81.5
- 2025sev 43.2
- 2026sev 52.0
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.