2015 Ram 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 239about this part
- Share
- 16%of 1,460 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 239 complaints about the fuel system of the 2015 Ram 1500, 16% of the 1,460 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The engine light come on then the warning come up fuel sensor fail the gas gauge goes to empty.first started doing if going up a hill about a month ago. Now it will go off when the tank is full and come back on when I have a half a tank. It has 72000 mile on the truck.. I see alot of pepole having this problem and wondering why dodge is now doing a recall on it?”
NHTSA complaint #11321543, filed 2020-04, 72,000 miles“2015 Ram 1500 with 55,555 miles. The fuel sensor fail (p0463). This occurred first while driving 55mph with just over 3/4 tank. Then again a few miles later. It now shows 'fuel sensor fail' any time under 3/4 of a tank. But works when at a full tank. I now must use my trip mileage to estimate when my fuel is low. I'm glad I got the extended warranty!”
NHTSA complaint #11186856, filed 2019-03, 55,555 miles“My vehicle is completely stock and have never been modified. After the advance engine modification (v08), I notice a delay on the throttle. Scary enough to not being able pull out of the way of accident is about to happen. It doesn't have enough power at initial push when over taking but when it gets there it will maintain the speed.”
NHTSA complaint #11258328, filed 2019-09, 69,000 miles“Went to get fuel because my guage showed it was low. Attendant tried to fill it and said it was full. He tried again and fuel just came out. Took it to dealership and they said I needed a new fuel tank, pressure sensor and filler neck assembly at $3300. My truck had 66,000 miles and I bought it 3 months ago used.”
NHTSA complaint #11317908, filed 2020-03, 66,000 miles“Fuel sensor fail warning comes on. When I fill my tank it is fine until appx 50 miles while driving my fuel gauge drops to empty. And the check engine light stays on now. I never know how much fuel I have. So I ran out of fuel yesterday on the fwy and I almost got killed by several 18 wheelers. I hurt my back pushing it.”
NHTSA complaint #11165063, filed 2019-01, 51,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V406000Jun 9, 2022Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure…Covers: Ram 1500 2014–2019, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2020
Related service bulletins
- 11026656Dec 10, 2025If Safety Recall Z46 has not been completed, order 68235275AB.
- 11026655Dec 10, 2025If Safety Recall Z46 has been completed, order 68632011AA.
- 10226002Sep 22, 2022Guidelines For The Use Of Alternative Diesel Fuels.
- 10222949Jan 1, 2022Customer concern includes Mil-On/Check Engine Lamp-On. There also may or may not be driveability-related concerns that accompany the Mil-On condition. Upon further investigation…
- 10204358Nov 29, 2021Engine Oil Filter Interchangeability
- 10219989Aug 31, 2021Diesel Fuel Injector Cleaning Procedure
- 10218528Aug 31, 2021Diesel Fuel Injector Cleaning Procedure
- 10218582Aug 19, 20213.0L Diesel Crankshaft Tone Wheel Loss of Signal - X94 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves replacing the crankshaft tone wheel. Customers may experience a Malfunction…
- 10218530Aug 19, 2021Warranty Bulletin D-21-10 (X94) 3.0L Diesel Crankshaft Tone Wheel - 2014 - 2018 RAM 1500 Pickup (DS)
- 10221168Apr 26, 2021Diesel Fuel Injector Cleaning Procedure
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 7% |
| 2024 | 6 | 8% |
| 2023 | 18 | 9% |
| 2022 | 82 | 13% |
| 2021 | 96 | 14% |
| 2020 | 76 | 12% |
| 2019 | 105 | 7% |
| 2018 | 140 | 21% |
| 2017 | 129 | 15% |
| 2016 | 281 | 18% |
| 2015 | 239 | 16% |
| 2014 | 276 | 16% |
| 2013 | 50 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ram 1500
342 complaintsEngine
335 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
226 complaintsBrakes
159 complaintsElectrical system
159 complaintsOther or unknown
117 complaintsVehicle speed control
86 complaintsEngine cooling
64 complaintsAir bags
61 complaintsSuspension
56 complaintsBody and structure
49 complaintsExterior lighting
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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