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2015 Ram 3500 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 16 NHTSA recalls and 136 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2015 Ram 3500

The 2015 Ram 3500 is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

16
NHTSA Recalls
16 recalls on record
136
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
5 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Ram 3500 (16)

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 #21V398000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V821000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V499000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V824000

Showing 10 of 16 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2015 Ram 3500

Based on 136 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
30
Steering
21
Electrical System
16
Service Brakes
12
Wheels
10
Unknown Or Other
10
Suspension
10
Engine
9
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Ram 3500 — Complaints by Year

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

2010 150 complaints 2011 0 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 114 complaints 2014 201 complaints 2015 136 complaints 2016 133 complaints 2017 301 complaints 2018 767 complaints 2019 134 complaints

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

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Ram 3500

Is the 2015 Ram 3500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Ram 3500 has 16 recalls and 136 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ram 3500 have?
The 2015 Ram 3500 has 16 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 3500?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Ram 3500 are: Power Train, Steering, Electrical System, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Ram 3500 safe to buy?
The 2015 Ram 3500 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 16 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ram 3500 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ram 3500 are: 2011, 2012. 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.