2015 RAM 3500 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 RAM 3500 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 205
- 34 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 31 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 14
- see below
- Reported harm
- 3 reported crashes · 4 injuries · 12 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,512
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs RAM median
-105
median 310 across 37 RAM records
Vs 2013-2017
-85
median 290 complaints in 624 records
Top component share
15%
Power Train: 31 complaints
What owners report fails — 2015 RAM 3500
- POWER TRAIN 31
- ENGINE 27
- SERVICE BRAKES 24
- STEERING 21
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19
14 recalls on record for the 2015 RAM 3500
- NHTSA 21V632000 · 2022 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other c
- NHTSA 21V398000 · 2021 · WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
- NHTSA 19V021000 · 2019 · STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.
- NHTSA 19V347000 · 2019 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increa
- NHTSA 17V824000 · 2018 · EQUIPMENT If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2015 RAM 3500 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 RAM 3500 reliable?
NHTSA has 205 consumer complaints on record for the 2015 RAM 3500 and 14 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (31 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2015 RAM 3500 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 RAM 3500?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (31), engine (27), service brakes (24), steering (21). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2015 RAM 3500?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.