2015 RAM 1500 Structure Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2015 RAM 1500
2 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structure Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE ECU SENSOR AND TRANSMISSION PCU SENSOR FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL FAILURES WITH THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRICAL SENSOR SYSTEM. THE FRONT FRAME ALSO SEPARATED DUE TO DEFECTIVE BOLTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,240.
ORIGINAL COMPLAINT FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS FILED WITH THE NHTSC ON 9/10/2015. THIS IS THE SECOND IDENTICAL INCIDENT. ON 2/14/16 MY KNEE HIT THE IGNITION KEY AND THE IGNITION TURNED OFF WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. I LOST ALL ENGINE, BRAKE AND STEERING POWER AND COASTED OFF ROAD WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. THE LOCATION AND OPERATION OF THE IGNITION KEY AND IGNITION SWITCH WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE A CRASH AND FATALITY LIKE WHAT HAPPENED WITH THE SIMILAR GM / CHEVY IGNITION PROBLEM. I REPORTED THIS TO MY DEALER, RAM HQ CUSTOMER CARE AND YOU (NHTSC) IN SEPT 2015 AND GOT NO RESPONSE FROM ANY OF YOU AND NO ONE SEEMED TO CARE. I ALSO CONTACTED LIEFF CABRASER LAW FIRM IN SAN FRANCISCO THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED ON 9/10/2015 AND GAVE THEM A HEADS UP THAT THIS DEFECT WILL EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A CRASH AND/OR FATALITY AND THEY ARE...
Other 2015 RAM 1500 Problem Areas
Engine
327 complaints
Steering
322 complaints
Power Train
220 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
160 complaints
Electrical System
141 complaints
Service Brakes
118 complaints
Unknown Or Other
111 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
76 complaints
Air Bags
60 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
59 complaints
Suspension
51 complaints
Structurebody
46 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
39 complaints
Exterior Lighting
23 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
13 complaints
Seat Belts
12 complaints
Wheels
11 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
10 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginecrankcamshaft Position Sensor
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Seats
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
4 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
4 complaints
Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemsoftware
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsbulbs
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Lane Departure Assist
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Otherunknown
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint