10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 12
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,625 miles

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2015 Ram 1500 electrical problems

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2015 Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 6)

problem #106

Jun 182024

1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Upon startup the vehicle routinely fails to load the infotainment/center console. This failure prevents the operator from seeing the rear view camera. Nothing in the console comes online for several minutes and other times it loads just fine. It has occured on my truck more than 50 different times.

- Saint Helens, OR, USA

problem #105

Jun 082024

1500

  • miles
I previously sent a complaint regarding my vehicles CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. I took it to a dealership and I now have to wait for the part to be ordered! Then it is going to be about 2 weeks before it can be repaired! I was told by the dealership that this part had been on a recall list! So I feel someone should be responsible for fixing and paying for this repair! Approximately $1000! I bought the truck used so therefore the dealer I bought it from should have known this! Right?! HOLZHAUERS MOTORS..NASHVILLE ILLINOIS My truck is being repaired by ABSHER ARNOLD MOTORS MARION ILLINOIS NOW. This is close to where I now live. I really feel someone should be helping me with this repair! You can verify my info by contacting Absher Motors 618-993-5000 Help would be appreciated!

- Ozark, IL, USA

problem #104

Feb 042024

1500

  • miles
Electric Power steering it is now. I will try and keep it when repaired. The Truck would not turn with out using two hands and pulling and wasn't very responsive then. yes at an independent shop and at a dealer. No warning lights ever came on independent shop computer says working fine. Everything was fine and it quit working on a trip to the store. I'm glad my kid wasn't driving. I have drove old trucks without power assisted steering and had an idea how to get it to turn. Women and old people wouldn't be strong enough to turn it and would likely crash very dangerous. Mine obviously should have been recalled with the other 2015 models because it has failed just like them. I know this issue is still under investigation according to an article in August of 2023. This is a very dangerous situation when it happens my truck has only 113k on it. steering shouldn't ever fail at that low of use. These should be banned they are not safe.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #103

Jun 092022

1500

  • 200,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle and while the vehicle was idling, the message "Regeneration Mode" was displayed on the instrument panel and the vehicle failed to start. The contact made several attempts to start the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 200,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Marengo, IA, USA

problem #102

Jan 012024

1500

  • miles
I am having an issue with my 2015 dodge ram 77000 miles. I get two messages, SERVICE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM and SERVICE ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM, AND THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON, ABS LIGHT AND TRACKING LIGHT. AFTENR READING ALL THE COMMENTS I REALLY DONT HAVE MONEY TO KEEP SPENDING ON REPAIRS AND THE ISSUSE JUST COMES BACK. I DON'T DRIVE OVER 50 MILES BECAUSE I AM AFRAID OF THE DANGER OF THE BRAKES.

- Vinton, LA, USA

problem #101

Nov 022023

1500

  • miles
Driving down the freeway Without warning vehicle dashboard started throwing out all kind of code warnings. Vehicle went into limp mode. Vehicle started on fire. Dealership states the blue def system was at fault. A problem this same dealer fixed just last year. At a cost of over $3000. This time with the fire the bill is over $8000. Not to mention the def system recall from a few years back where these components were suppose to be under an extended warranty. What is a consumer to do. We are at the mercy of these dealers Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Gibraltar, MI, USA

problem #100

Jan 152024

1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Power steering very stiff, doesn't return to center. Intermittent normal to very stiff steering while driving. Reading that some have had steering totally " lock " up and not turn at all.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #99

Jan 012022

1500

  • miles
The back up camera may or may not work. yes 2 It would be easy to back over a small child. 3 The problem was reported to a dealer and was told it could be a bad wire or a faulty radio system that would be expensive to repair.4 no 5 It began to mostly not work a couple years back

- Gillespie, IL, USA

problem #98

Jun 222023

1500

  • miles
My Horn does not work and my computer controls for Mileage, Tire Pressure, Oil Change, Diagnostic Information for the on board computer system does not work.. In talking to several other Dodge Ram vehicle owners they are having the same issues. in looking up this issue on YOU TUBE is is a manufacture's wiring problem with faulty or improper design. I have checked all of my fuse and they are intact. I was advised that it is a CLOCK SPRING issue and it is about a $485 to $502 dollars. SAFETY ISSUE IF THE HORN DOES NOT WORK AND THE AIR BAG. Thousands of vehicles are without a horn because of this manufactures defect. NEEDS TO BE NOTEDAS A SAFETY RECALL THROUGH DODGE RAM. Chrysler corp.

- Bridgeport, NY, USA

problem #97

Nov 132023

1500

  • miles
Electronic power steering very hard and stiff. Slowly getting worse. No accident reported but major safety concern.

- Abingdon, IL, USA

problem #96

Oct 302023

1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

In the Dashboard show the Check engine light, so when I check on computer show Code P1DF3, it kill my battery many times.

- Hazleton, PA, USA

problem #95

Sep 152023

1500

  • miles
ABS module failure. No parts available. The vehicle goes into limp mode upon acceleration rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive.

- Brazil, IN, USA

problem #94

Aug 192023

1500

  • miles
The Power Steering in my vehicle fails while driving. It works sometimes and then stops working. This happens while driving. This is extremely dangerous to myself and others as it becomes very difficult to steer the vehicle while driving.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #93

Jul 032023

1500

  • miles
While driving my 2015 Ram 1500 with my children it suddenly with no warning stopped every electrical component went dead and was unable to restart it. Since it is a turn dial gear shift it had to be put in neutral using the pull handle. The truck was completely disabled including the steering wheel. This is a major safety issue as it could cause a serious or even fatal accident because I lost all power and all control of the truck with no way to safely get out of traffic. The dealership has had my vehicle since July 3rd stated that a RF module failed due to water damage caused by a leak from the rear glass/3rd brake light caused by a defect from Dodge. It is now August 11 and they still do not have the parts to replace the module that failed and possibly may have it on the 18th. This is a major safety hazard since there is no warning to the sudden power loss and shut down of the vehicle while driving. This is not a new or isolated issue with these Rams as there is currently a lawsuit in federal court in Michigan Norman v, FCA US LLC for this exact issue and Ram has issued a TSB S2023000024 in April proving they are aware of the water intrusion issue.

- Brasher Falls, NY, USA

problem #92

Aug 112023

1500

  • miles
According to Ram, some vehicles have a faulty circuit board that may cause the electronic steering to fail. I'm currently experiencing intermittent steering loss, that jolts the wheel. This seems dangerous and ram should replace it asap.

- Chico, CA, USA

problem #91

May 142022

1500

  • miles
Malfunctioning TIPM causing lights to flash, horn to blow, doors lock and unlock and windows roll down for no apparent reason. The last time the windows opened in a rain shower soaking inside and killing the battery.

- Hattiesburg, MS, USA

problem #90

Jun 142022

1500

  • miles
Went to go start the truck one morning and when I got in the truck as soon as I exceeded over 7 MPH it says to service the ABS system and the trailer brake system. I turned off the truck and started it again and it said the system was reporting fine. As soon as I went over 7 MPH again it said to service the abs again. I feel this may be a safety issue because it-??s a component that-??s needed for every vehicle like mines in the event I need to brake hard to avoid an accident. I can-??t have the system say there-??s an issue and say it-??s ok the next time I start the vehicle.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #89

Apr 202022

1500

  • miles
When I leave my vehicle off for a few days the battery will drain and I come to a vehicle with no power to start the vehicle. I did some research online and found out people are saying it is the TIPM commanding the fuel pump to stay on even with they key set to off. I can confirm this fuel pump has to be on because some days my vehicle will take longer to start. I did my own investigation of the matter and found out it-??s not my starter or no engine related components as well as lights that can drain a battery. I feel like Mopar should of discovered this and do a recall on this issue because someone can also have the same issue.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #88

Oct 202021

1500

  • miles
Electronic fuel sensor failed at 47k miles. Sensor contact wears away from friction and falsely reports a empty tank, when fuel is present. Vehicle operator has no idea how much fuel is in the tank at any time. Thousands of testimonials online of the same issue. Ramforum.com, ramforumz.com and Youtube.com all have complaints and how to videos.

- Linwood, NJ, USA

problem #87

Sep 052021

1500

  • miles
Power steering failure, need to strong arm and muscle it in order to make turn at lower speeds, very hard to turn increasing risk of crash, dealer said there were no recalls for steering at this time. No warnings no message and this started September 5th 2021. Felt odd at first when truck grabbed the road when turning and has gotten much worse with time.truck has 80000 miles

- Salinas, CA, USA

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