2015 RAM 1500 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
79
complaints reporting a crash
58
complaints reporting fire
17
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★ (3/5) |
Tested: 2015 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 40 report injuries (52 people injured, 4 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2015 RAM 1500 vehicles were involved in 207 fatal crashes with 64 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskCrankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to… · Jun 8, 2023
- Crash riskA high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the… · Jun 9, 2022
- Crash riskSide air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the… · Aug 12, 2021
- Crash riskCrankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose… · Aug 13, 2020
- Fire riskExhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized… · Oct 24, 2019
- Crash riskChrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500… · May 9, 2019
- Crash riskTailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch… · Jul 27, 2018
- Crash riskThese vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the… · May 17, 2018