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2015 RAM 2500 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 15 NHTSA recalls and 211 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the RAM 2500

The 2015 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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26/100

Avoid This Year — 2015 RAM 2500

The 2015 RAM 2500 is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
15 recalls on record
211
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
13
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 RAM 2500 (15)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized RAM dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V021000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18E096000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V347000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V486000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V332000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V632000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V821000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V499000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V824000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V302000

Showing 10 of 15 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2015 RAM 2500

Based on 211 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
43
Power Train
40
Electrical System
23
Engine
20
Vehicle Speed Control
13
Unknown Or Other
11
Tires
11
Service Brakes
10
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RAM 2500 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2010 236 complaints 2011 297 complaints 2012 282 complaints 2013 178 complaints 2014 340 complaints 2015 211 complaints 2016 253 complaints 2017 662 complaints 2018 2,451 complaints 2019 186 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2013, 2015 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 RAM 2500

Is the 2015 RAM 2500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 RAM 2500 has 15 recalls and 211 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 RAM 2500 have?
The 2015 RAM 2500 has 15 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 RAM 2500?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 RAM 2500 are: Steering, Power Train, Electrical System, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 RAM 2500 safe to buy?
The 2015 RAM 2500 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 15 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year RAM 2500 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the RAM 2500 are: 2010, 2013, 2015. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.