2015 RAM 1500 electrical system problems
154 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2015 RAM 1500 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“ABS module has failed and causes traction control and cruise control not to work. Ram says the part is unavailable. The vehicle is unsafe to operate like this.”
filed Jul 16, 2026
“On July 2nd, I was actively driving my 2015 Ram 1500 equipped with the 5.7L Hemi V8 gas engine. The vehicle is completely factory-stock with zero aftermarket electronics, wiring modifications, or accessories. While operating the truck, the dashboard instrument cluster suddenly began flickering…”
filed Jul 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise…Campaign 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
- Affected vehicles have a battery harness that may rub against the frame bracket for the…Campaign 15V517000 · Aug 14, 2015
Related service bulletins
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 Rev. K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 29, 2026Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
S1408000384 REV.J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 4, 2026Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning…
S1408000384 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 14, 2026
Electrical System problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 33 | 49% |
| 2025 1500 | 153 | 50% |
| 2024 1500 | 27 | 40% |
| 2023 1500 | 62 | 33% |
| 2022 1500 | 181 | 31% |
| 2021 1500 | 192 | 29% |
| 2020 1500 | 158 | 26% |
| 2019 1500 | 371 | 25% |
| 2018 1500 | 157 | 24% |
| 2017 1500 | 105 | 12% |
| 2016 1500 | 187 | 12% |
| 2014 1500 | 242 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.