10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
27 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,740 miles

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problem #13

Nov 062015

1500 8-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated and the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/12/16

- Cedartown, GA, USA

problem #12

May 202015

1500

  • 18,040 miles
Truck has been in shop from 5/20/2015 through 6/19/2014; 3/20/2015 through 3/20/2015; 7/10/2015 through 7/17/2015; and currently in shop 10/13/2015 through current date and time. Engine has been replaced and it is leaking oil from an unknown location. Service has stated to have checked every possibility source location for the, on average 1.5 to 2 quarts oil, low resulting in check engine light and still after engine replacement.

- Fouke, AR, USA

problem #11

Oct 162015

1500

  • 9,903 miles
While the truck was been at the dealership from Oct 5th to present, the uconnect system sent me and email warning at 4:30pm on Oct. 16th about a malfunction indicator light regarding the power train. When I went to pickup the truck on Oct 20th the engine warning light was on and the service manager could not get it to go off -so we left it there. This was after the dealership fixed the oil in the coolant system, which was found to be caused by a broken oil coolant pump. The new warning message that was sent states "powertrain: Prolonged driving with the malfunction light on could cause damage to the engine control system. If the malfunction light is flashing, sever catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur. Have your vehicle serviced at your dealership immediately."

- Bellevue, WA, USA

problem #10

Sep 212015

1500

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle switched to 4-wheel drive without being prompted. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle launched forward extremely fast without warning. The vehicle crashed into the rear driver side of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a fracture to the T12 vertebrae in his mid back that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V534000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

- Carthage, MO, USA

problem #9

Oct 032015

1500

  • 300 miles
At speeds between 50 and 70 mph vehicle has excessive vibration that seems to be from the rear of the vehicle. Had tires balanced by a tire shop and problem persisted. Dealership replaced all four tires and wheels and the problem still persists. Informed dealership of tsb sb-16-001-1, which is exactly the problem I have. They informed me they've never heard of the tsb. Similar to other complaints filed and researched concerning rear vibration issues with 2015 Ram trucks.

- Ada, OK, USA

problem #8

Sep 142015

1500

  • miles
I work at marysville axle plant, marysville mi, they have had a serious problem with the rear axle catching fire due to axle shaft being tight at the bearing causing the bearing journal rubbing on the bearing during vehicle operation causing fire, I have been told of 4 vehicles catching fire by my supervisor, they are tearing apart axles at an off site warehouse near the axle shaft supplier in corunna mi, I don't know who they are using to do this work or if they are even qualified to do it. I have built these axles for over 20 years and there is a lot to rebuilding them including air testing for leaks, this plant in marysville mi is run by zf and all who work here are leased fca employees on plant floor, I have not seen anything as far as a recall and I feel this is very serious as the rear axle is near the fuel tank and I feel they are trying to hide this by doing all repair off site and not have to announce a recall as I have been told thousands have to be repaired please don't take this lightly as I feel its very important you follow thru with an investigation, this has been going on for the past 3 weeks, thanks for your valuable time.

- Roseville, MI, USA

problem #7

Sep 052015

1500

  • 1,350 miles
2015 Ram 1500 sport 4X2 - when traveling on the highway at speeds above 65 mph, the rear end begins to vibrate/shake to the point controlling the vehicle becomes a concern. If you slow down it goes away but then comes right back when going 65 or over again. Vibration is felt in the seat but not the steering wheel or pedals. Was taken to dealership on 9/11 and tires were re-balanced. Dealership stated that fixed the issue when it did not. Going back to dealership on 9/28 to have it looked at again. This has been reported by many and needs to be fixed before someone loses control of their Ram vehicle and crashes. If I were to hit a bump it would be very easy to lose control due to the horrible vibration.

- Mooresville, NC, USA

problem #6

Apr 152015

1500

  • 10 miles
From day one I have had a severe vibration from the rear of my truck at speed above 60 mph it will vibrate the floor board and front seat and center console severely. After many discussions with Ram and the dealer have agreed to replace my good year sra 275-60-20 with a new set of tires same type. To rectify the problem they did so on 8-28-2015 9950 miles it has made no difference. I brought this tsb I found here on NHTSA id number 10056977 service bulletin no. 16-001-14 to thier attention they say they have never heard of that tsb I am very concerned because after some research on my own it seems there are a growing number of 2015 1500's with this same issue. It it needs to be moved to a recall because it could be a hazard waiting to happen and it could be causing other damage to the truck. I am going by the dealer today 8-31-2015 to see what they are going to do now, vehicles today are to expensive to have these type of issues mine has been going on for 10000 miles and no fix in sight this is my 5th attempt to get the problem fixed.

- Lerona, WV, USA

problem #5

Jul 252015

1500

  • 159 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 40 mph, the driveshaft began to shake violently. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The driveshaft was disengaged and rotated to 180 degrees and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 159. Update 9/15/15

- Indiana, PA, USA

problem #4

Jul 282015

1500

  • 1,800 miles
Bought a brand new 2015 Dodge Ram 1500, the first week I had an issue with one of the windows not going back up, about a month later I was driving and the new knob shifter, went into neutral by itself while I was driving. Meant to take it in, but had been so busy with work, that I was going to wait until the first oil change. I noted those two issues on an email review/survey that Dodge hounded me to fill out. Exactly two months after owning the truck on July 28th, the same day I made my second payment, I was at the garage at work, left the truck on and put it in park, got out of the car, closed the door and as I was getting ready to go around the truck to go inside my job, the car started to back out by itself, I tried getting back into the truck to stop it but unfortunately, I failed, the truck almost ran me over. Thankfully a cement beam stopped this from happening.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #3

Jul 032015

1500

  • 400 miles
Only had the new 2015 Ram 1500 laramie for a couple of days when the first occurance of 3 so far happened. When traveling on the freeway and I back off the gas to cruising speed the steering wheel shakes extremely hard and throughout the drive train violantently feeling like I'm losing control. Extremely scary and the truck only had about 400 miles on it when I purchased it about a month ago. I have an appointment for autonation to look at it August 4th. It was purchased fromtown & country in wenachee wa. The issues was reported to Town & Country when I went in to have the bed liner sprayed.

- Bellevue , WA, USA

problem #2

Jan 072015

1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bag) and 14V796000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Templeton, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 202015

1500 4WD

  • 700 miles
Fumes coming into cab through ac vents causing passengers to become ill with nausea, headaches, light headed, confusion. Air coming from ac vents during smell is reading 60-200ppm on co monitor.

- Boise, ID, USA