2015 Ram 1500 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,459 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2015 Ram 1500, 1% of the 1,459 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,100 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Traveling on highway in winter conditions the trucks anti-lock/ABS/traction control /4x4 and cruise control all stopped working and the dash warning lights started flashing. At 65 MPH while accelerating with traffic up hill on a corner on wintery roads the 4 wheel drive just stopped working and the traction control was lost. The truck went into several 360 degree spins and cam to a stop on the far right shoulder. No other vehicles were struck and I was able to avoid the bridge abutment. …”
NHTSA complaint #11079778, filed 2018-03, 48,100 miles“On 2-24-16, an accident with the vehicle happened during which the driver had no control of the vehicle. Per the police report, vehicle was parked in a parking space facing southwest. Unoccupied vehicle backed up from its parking position in the northeast direction colliding with a building column. The rear bumper of the vehicle collided with a block column causing cement blocks to be knocked out of position. There were no injuries on the scene. Driver left the vehicle in park, turned off the ignition to the vehicle, exited the vehicle and lcoked it with the keys in his pocket. …”
NHTSA complaint #10863765, filed 2016-05, 14,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the cruise control feature was inoperable. The contact stated that the cruise control system failure had caused the ABS and ESC systems to fail. The local dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the replacement parts were back-ordered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11760382, filed 2026-08, 57,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the ABS and ESC warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle; however, the contact was unable to select the 4-WD function. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic/Electronic Stability Control (ESC). …”
NHTSA complaint #11655758, filed 2025-04, 127,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the ABS, Traction Control, and Electronic Braking System warning lights remained illuminated. The message Service Trailer Brake System was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the ABS Module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11624060, filed 2024-11, 154,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10220923Mar 31, 2021Air Suspension Inoperative And Or Compressor Freeze Up Or Sticking In Cold Weather.
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 12 | 2% |
| 2021 | 16 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 21 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 | 7 | 0% |
| 2015 | 8 | 1% |
| 2014 | 17 | 1% |
| 2013 | 17 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ram 1500
342 complaintsEngine
335 complaintsFuel system
239 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
226 complaintsBrakes
159 complaintsElectrical system
159 complaintsOther or unknown
117 complaintsVehicle speed control
86 complaintsEngine cooling
63 complaintsAir bags
61 complaintsSuspension
56 complaintsBody and structure
49 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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