2015 RAM 1500 Complaints

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken for the annual State Inspection, the vehicle failed the State Inspection. The contact was informed that the fuel tank strap had excessive corrosion, causing the fuel tank to sag around 4 inches. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel tank strap bracket. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 96,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction, and the message "Service Steering" displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000 (STEERING). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 53,000.

While driving, I suddenly heard a loud metal on metal grinding noise. After getting off the road, other drivers stopped to report that there was a large "shower of sparks" coming from beneath my vehicle. Upon further inspection, I found that the forward fuel tank strap frame mount had completely corroded through. This resulted in the tank strap dislodging, and the front end of the fuel tank falling to just a few inches from the road. Meanwhile, the tank pushed the metal fuel strap against the vehicle's main drive shift, grinding away at the drive shaft like a metal lathe and creating the large shower of sparks directly next to the fuel tank. This was a known defect in the 2008 to 2012 models of this same truck that was the subject of recall. However, for my 2015 truck it is merely a "service bulletin" for the identical defect.

ABS Control Module Fault, due to this the electronic breaking, traction control, cruise control and Anti-Lock Brake system is in fault. with this fault there is a possibility for the braking system to fully fail when operation the vehicle, along with a higher chance to lose control if a need for the traction control comes up. The vehicle has been looked at and was informed that the only part that needs to be changed out is the Control Module. The part needed are not available at any non-dealership location and all dealerships that have been contacted have the part on back order for months with said parts already waiting to go into a vehicle. I have been searching for the part needed since June 2024. This effects the 2014-2016 models of the Ram 1500.

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While the contact’s father was driving at highway speeds, the check engine and throttle body warning lights illuminated and the vehicle started losing motive power; however, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local parts supply store who diagnosed that the throttle body had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that later driving on the freeway and attempting to pass a semi, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate and started shaking and vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was later restarted but only operated in "LIMP Mode” and failed to accelerate above 40 MPH. The contact stated that had scanner was used to diagnose the vehicle and retrieved information of high-pressure fuel pump failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 149,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the message "Camshaft Acceleration Error" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact used an OBD2 scanner and retrieved DTC: CP0336. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V475000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with the same failure and the contact was informed that the toe ring needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the repair was rescheduled several times. An appointment with another local dealer, Kama'aina Motors (400 E Kawili St, Hilo, HI 96720) was scheduled to inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that vehicle would be repaired out-of-pocket because the extended warranty was invalid. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure on several occasions however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the power steering became inoperable. The contact stated that the message to service the power steering was displayed. The contact stated that the check engine, service ESC, power steering failure, and service back over prevention camera warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

ABS system went out 3 years ago. The truck was still drivable and used extreme caution when doing so. This morning the power steering went out which is directly related to the ABS system. I noticed that a recall was issued for 2017 and beyond models of the Ram, but why not 2015. My truck has less than 100,000 miles and is now completely undriveable because the ABS cant be fixed.

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the EPS circuit control was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V167000 (STEERING). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 118,000.

Power steering stopped working - understand there is a recall on manufacture years 2015 and newer - mine falls in the date range but my VIN is not a part of the issued recall "S19"