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.
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).
- • 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
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.
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% |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Ram 2500 models.
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)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
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
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.
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.
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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