The 2015 Ram 2500 is associated with 214 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 15 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Steering, accounting for 28 reports (13% of total complaints).

Key Data Findings
  • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 214 reports
  • Safety Recall Campaigns: 15 campaigns
  • Top Reported Defect Area: Steering (28 / 13%)
  • Safety Incident Signals: 13 crash / 3 fire / 8 injury reports
  • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
0 EPA certified variants
Reported Complaints
214
214 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
15
15 official NHTSA recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
4 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Ram 2500?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Official EPA fuel economy records are not currently published for the 2015 Ram 2500.

Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Ram 2500?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
Regular PU/RC 4WD 23.7%
Regular PU/RC 2WD 15.5%
Mega PU/EC 2WD 15.5%
Crew PU/CC 2WD 15.5%
Mega PU/EC 4WD 23.7%
Crew PU/CC 4WD 23.7%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Ram 2500 models.
View complete 2015 Ram 2500 crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Ram 2500?

Summary of 214 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
214
Crash Reports
13
Fire Reports
3
Complaints w/ Injury
8
Total Injuries
12

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Steering 28 complaints (1 crash)
Powertrain 25 complaints (3 crashes)
Engine 21 complaints (1 crash)
Electrical System 13 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints (1 crash)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2015 Ram 2500 problems & component breakdown (63 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Ram 2500?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #21V632000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

Defect Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.
NHTSA Campaign #19V347000 Active Recall
Affected Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

Defect Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.
NHTSA Campaign #19V021000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Defect Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and 2014-2018 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab and Ram 2500 vehicles. The outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will check the steering linkage jam nut tightness, replacing the drag link assembly or welding the nut to the adjuster sleeve, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V06.
View all 2015 Ram 2500 recalls & campaign history (15 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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