2015 Ram 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026

335Engine complaints

22.9%Of all 1,460 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING340 · 23.3%

ENGINE335 · 22.9%

POWER TRAIN223 · 15.3%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM166 · 11.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM153 · 10.5%

Share of the 1,460 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Ram 1500 overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC THE TRUCK SUDDENLY STOPPED WITHOUT ANY WARNING, I LOST MY POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 10929721 — filed 12/03/2016

“AT 24300 MILES THE ENGINE BEGAN VIBRATING VERY HARD AND THEN QUIT. AFTER CHECKING THE OIL, IT WAS GOOD, I CREPT THE TRUCK TO A…”NHTSA complaint 10911064 — filed 10/02/2016

“VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK TO DEALER WHO NOTICED BLACK SLUDGE IN COOLANT. I WAS TOLD IT WOULDN'T BE UNDER WARRANTY AND SOMEONE…”NHTSA complaint 10907192 — filed 09/16/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Ram 1500 have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Ram 1500: 335 of 1,460 complaints on file (22.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Ram 1500 have in total?

1,460 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 79 involved a crash, 58 involved a fire, 52 reported injuries, and 4 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.