CarRecallWatchThe 2015 RAM 4500 has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (2 reports).
2015 RAM 4500 recalls
Wrong lug nut torque spec can break wheel studs
Some RAM 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks and cab chassis were built with incorrect torque information in the Service and Owner's Manuals.
Cruise Control May Not Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk
A short circuit in the wiring can stop the cruise control from disengaging, whether by pressing the brake pedal or switching the system off manually.
Fire Extinguisher May Clog or Fail to Discharge
Some in-vehicle Kidde fire extinguishers, sold with certain Chrysler, Dodge, and RAM vehicles, may become clogged.
Transmission can shift out of Park without brake pedal
A brake interlock pin in the column-shift transmission can stick in the open position after the brake pedal is pressed for a long time while the vehicle is running and in Park.
Leaking Water Pump Can Cause Engine Fire
Certain RAM 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks with 6.7L Cummins diesel engines may have Concentric-brand water pumps that lack a vent hole.
Front Suspension Weld May Fail, Risking Crash
Certain 2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 trucks built between January 30, 2015 and February 6, 2015 may have a weld on the front upper control arm that was not fully penetrated during manufacturing.
Radio software flaw could let hackers control vehicle systems
The radio in these vehicles contains software vulnerabilities that can allow outside parties to access certain networked vehicle control systems.
Tires May Fail at High Speeds, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2014-2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks with 6.4L Hemi engines were built between August 20, 2013 and January 27, 2015.
Most common 2015 RAM 4500 problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
Right rear wheel studs sheered off and the wheels fell off at highway speeds. It appears recall Y26 has listed this issue. One of the wheels rolled off the highway into a Tesla dealership and hit two new cars.
ENGINE OIL COOLER POURING ENGINE OIL OUT!!
I WAS DRIVING ON HIGH WAY ENGINE POWER REDUCED. I PULLED OVER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I DROVE MY MECHANIC SHOP HE CHECKED OBD CODE TOLD ME YOUR ECU INTERNAL PERFORMANCE ISSUE MEMORY LOSS NEED TO REFLASH. IT CAN SHUT DOWN ANT TIME ON HIGH WAY AND CAUSE PROBLEM.
THE AMBULANCE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THEY FELT A VIBRATION THEN HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE CAB FILLED WITH SMOKE AND THEY LOST STEERING, BRAKES AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. ENGINE THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. AFTER THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT, FOUND THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS IN PIECES. FOUND ENGINE HARNESS DAMAGE, BOTH DRIVESHAFTS, BRAKE AND FUEL LINES DAMAGED. AMBULANCE BOX AND TRUCK FLOOR BOARD DAMAGED.
I PURCHASED MY 2015 RAM 4500 NEW, WITHIN THE FIRST 3000 MILES THE FRONT TIRES WERE SHOWING UNEVEN WEAR, BY 50,000 MILES THE UNEVEN WEAR WAS SEVER. I REPLACED FRONT TIRES AND HAD A FRONT-END ALIGNMENT PERFORMED. WITHIN APPROX. 3000 MILES AGAIN, THE FRONT TIRES WERE WEARING UNEVENLY. AT APPROX. 117,000 THE ABS SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON, I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID TO COME N NEXT WEEK AND THEY WOULD CHANGE A WHEEL SENSOR BUT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL THEN. THE DAY AFTER THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON HOWEVER, THE HUB BEARINGS WENT OUT COMPLETELY AND CAUSED A SMALL FIRE. I HAD THE HUB BEARING, BRAKE CALIBER, BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR CHANGED AS A RESULT OF THE BEARINGS FAILURE. THESE HAVE NOT
2015 RAM 4500 questions
Does the 2015 RAM 4500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2015 RAM 4500: Wrong lug nut torque spec can break wheel studs; Cruise Control May Not Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk; Fire Extinguisher May Clog or Fail to Discharge; Transmission can shift out of Park without brake pedal; Leaking Water Pump Can Cause Engine Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 RAM 4500?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (2), Wheels (2), Unknown Or Other (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 RAM 4500 has been fixed?
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