2015 RAM 3500 engine problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 RAM 3500 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am filing this report to highlight ongoing safety and warranty issues with my 2015 Dodge Ram 3500, which is severely impacted by Recall 67A. This recall was intended to address emissions tampering, involving significant obligations for Stellantis/Cummins Inc. under the emissions extended…”
filed Nov 1, 2024
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted into limp mode without warning, causing the vehicle to independently decelerate while driving at various speeds. The contact took the vehicle to lithia chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of eugene (2121 martin luther king…”
filed Nov 30, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These water pumps may leak coolantCampaign 17V562000 · Sep 12, 2017
Related service bulletins
Bearing - crankshaft thrust and kit
112906 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2026Bearing - crankshaft thrust and kit
112906 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2026
Engine problems in other 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 3500 | 2 | 9% |
| 2025 3500 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 3500 | 5 | 13% |
| 2022 3500 | 23 | 12% |
| 2021 3500 | 10 | 16% |
| 2020 3500 | 25 | 22% |
| 2019 3500 | 21 | 16% |
| 2018 3500 | 15 | 2% |
| 2017 3500 | 28 | 9% |
| 2016 3500 | 21 | 16% |
| 2014 3500 | 29 | 14% |
| 2013 3500 | 27 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 RAM 3500
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.