2015 Ram 1500 Engine Problems

Which parts fail

• Engine › Crank/camshaft position sensor
  7
• Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
  4
• Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
  4
• Exhaust system
  4
• Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
  2
• Exhaust system › Emission control
  1

Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  3412%
• 25k–50k
  4516%
• 50k–75k
  5821%
• 75k–100k
  5520%
• 100k–150k
  6825%
• 150k+
  176%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owned a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while hauling a 2018 Jayco Hummingbird at 50 MPH, the "Low Voltage Battery" warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact immediately pulled over and exited the vehicle as white smoke began to emit from underneath the hood. The smoke quickly turned into flames as the contact attempted to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. The contact used a total of three fire extinguishers in an attempt to extinguish the fire; however, the fire returned after each attempt. With the assistance of a fellow motorist, the contact managed to pour water over the entire engine which finally extinguished the fire. The authorities arrived at the scene and performed a thorough inspection of the vehicle to ensure that the fire was extinguished. A police report was filed. …

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's husband was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under the recall because the vehicle was missing an EGR. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the high-pressure fuel Pump (HPFP) was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to a second dealer, Capital Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Indian Trail (5501 W Hwy 74, Monroe, NC 28110), who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the EGR system had been removed. …

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the rear axle suddenly fractured causing the rear passenger's side wheel to separate from the vehicle. During the failure, the rear end of the vehicle began to fishtail, and the vehicle almost crashed into an oncoming semi-truck. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who replaced the rear axle. After retrieving the vehicle, the engine failed causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed back to the local service center which diagnosed that the engine crank sensor had failed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact also indicated that while operating the vehicle, the DEF system malfunctioned causing the vehicle to drive at a top speed of 37 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who reset the DEF system and the vehicle was repaired but later reoccurred. …

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dealer performed an unknown software update associated with an unknown class-action lawsuit settlement without the owner's consent. Following the software update, the vehicle experienced cooling system failures, including oil intrusion in the coolant reservoir and brown and burnt coolant. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions and was eventually diagnosed with a turbocharger oil leak. The turbocharger was replaced under warranty; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times, and the diesel particulate filter (DPF) was replaced. Additionally, while driving 68 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. …

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While the contact's father was driving at highway speeds, the check engine and throttle body warning lights illuminated and the vehicle started losing motive power; however, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local parts supply store who diagnosed that the throttle body had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that later driving on the freeway and attempting to pass a semi, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate and started shaking and vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was later restarted but only operated in "LIMP Mode" and failed to accelerate above 40 MPH. The contact stated that had scanner was used to diagnose the vehicle and retrieved information of high-pressure fuel pump failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. …

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the message "Camshaft Acceleration Error" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact used an OBD2 scanner and retrieved DTC: CP0336. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V475000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with the same failure and the contact was informed that the toe ring needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the repair was rescheduled several times. …

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that after several attempts, he was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning light and the throttle control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the magnetic material attached to the tone wheel had delaminated and the engine lost the ability to synchronize the injector pulses and cam timing. The contact was informed that the powertrain control module (PCM) software needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V475000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). …

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V475000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the crank position sensor tone wheel needed to be replaced. The contact was provided a cost for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the previous recall repair failed to fix the vehicle. …

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V475000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). After the recall remedy was completed, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, while driving approximately 10-15 MPH. The vehicle then started to jerk. An unknown warning light illuminated, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer that completed the recall repair and the contact was informed that the tone wheel and crank sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact also 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 owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V475000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH and merging onto the highway, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle stalled. The check engine and the Electronic Throttle Control warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The contact stated that upon attempting to drive onto the highway, the failure recurred, and the vehicle went into LIMP mode. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or to an independent mechanic. …

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