2015 Ram 1500 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,460 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 2015 Ram 1500, 1% of the 1,460 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,750 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.
“Although not reported to the dealer initially when under warranty, the driver seat belt would come undone when driving down the highway. At first I thought I hadn't secured the buckle properly but even after ensuring the seat belt buckle was securely locked it still would unlatch itself and the seat belt alarm would go off. These seat belt locking malfunction always happened when the truck was in motion and it occurred both on city streets and highways. This also occurred at different speeds and at least 25 times over a 3 year period. …”
NHTSA complaint #11189728, filed 2019-03, 25,000 miles“Randomly while the vehicle is in motion with a passenger in the right front seat the seat belt associated with that seating position will become unbuckled. This is random and happens regularly with different passengers without the passenger touching the latch mechanism.”
NHTSA complaint #11389468, filed 2021-01, 105,117 miles“Involved in a mva during a snow storm. Responding to a fire call driving down hill when vehicle infront stopped in middle of the road. Tapped on brakes and truck started to slide. Truck lost control due to slippery road conditions .truck went through a tree and telephone pole and my seat belts never locked and air bags did not deploy. Trucks front frame was wrinkled and bumper snapped in half. While stepping on the brakes seat belts never locked.”
NHTSA complaint #11154585, filed 2018-11, 63,000 miles“Driving slowly through an area with water on road. There was black ice on the road and truck hit ice. Went out of control across road up an enbankment and slammed into a telephone pole. Totaled truck and air bags did not deploy”
NHTSA complaint #11162392, filed 2018-12, 30,300 miles“2015 Ram 1500 restraint system failed to activate during a significant crash. Entire lower bumper torn off, chrome solid steel bumper was completely mangled. Frontal frame brackets (4 total) were crushed like an accordion, side support brackets of the front bumper were bent back into the wheel well with the bumper. Accident was dry pavement, sunny weather, part of 6 car pile up, impact estimated greater than 25mph into a stationary vehicle. Permanent medical issues due to complaint system restraint system failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11078499, filed 2018-03, 34,500 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 7 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 10 | 2% |
| 2019 | 33 | 2% |
| 2018 | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 1% |
| 2014 | 26 | 1% |
| 2013 | 15 | 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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