2015 Ram 1500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,460 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2015 Ram 1500, 0% of the 1,460 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 40 - 70 MPH, the tailgate failed to function as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11499204, filed 2022-12, 54,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a popping sound coming from the vehicle and the hood opened unexpectedly. The vehicle was driven off the road onto the shoulder and parked. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the center locking latch pin and hydraulic hood rod had failed. During the failure, the hood was damaged. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11762674, filed 2026-09, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the control buttons on the steering wheel became inoperable without warning. In addition, after exiting the vehicle, the doors locked independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10779384, filed 2015-10, 8,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear liftgate independently opened while the vehicle was being driven approximately 65 MPH. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer (james hodge motor, 5100 southeast loop 286, paris, texas) was contacted, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11110596, filed 2018-07, 18,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the trunk latch unlatched independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact parked at a nearby parking lot and closed the trunk door. The contact stated that she had experienced the failure twice. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11506179, filed 2023-02Related recalls
- 19V347000May 9, 2019Chrysler (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…Covers: Ram 1500 2013–2018, 2500 2013–2018, 3500 2013–2018
- 18V486000Jul 27, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch…Covers: Ram 1500 2015–2017, 2500 2015–2017, 3500 2015–2017
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 3 | 0% |
| 2019 | 5 | 0% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 0% |
| 2014 | 6 | 0% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
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
64 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology