2015 Ram 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,459 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the body and structure of the 2015 Ram 1500, 3% of the 1,459 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased my 2015 Ram 1500 brand new ordered from the factory. After about two years the Ram box covers degraded which leave pieces of fiberglass in my arms whenever I reach across them to tie something down or get something out of the bed of my truck. This causes a rash that lasts for about two weeks. I take very good care of my truck. This is not due to owner error.”
NHTSA complaint #11253667, filed 2019-09, 20,000 miles“I had safety recall u74 done in july 2018 , in my tailgate . The problem is doing the same thing again. And I was told by chrysler that it is out of warranty. My issue is how is a safety recall out of warranty and tat I have to fix on my own now ? I am so upset at the treatment . This should be covered again.”
NHTSA complaint #11383912, filed 2020-12, 115,000 miles“Driving on I -29 and we smelled comething like antifreeze then smoke. Truck lost power then got it back and was going to try to make it to an exit but pulled over when smoke coming from under the hood. Opened the hood and saw fire! Called 911 and fire dept came but in a matter on minutes the truck burned up completely.”
NHTSA complaint #11279319, filed 2019-11, 80,000 miles“Tailgate has fallen open twice without notice. First time it happened I had just started my truck and was parked, the tailgate fell open, hitting a tree and dented the tailgate. The second time I just pulled out of a parking lot and the tailgate fell open and I almost lost the load in the back of the truck bed.”
NHTSA complaint #11119687, filed 2018-08, 54,000 miles“My dodge Ram 2011 1500 and my 2015 dodge Ram 1500 both when it rains my back under the seats gets filled with 2 rain water. This must be a inherit problem the roof must be leaking causing this rain water to run to that area. Will cause rust area to cause weaken body to case seat to weaken in this area.”
NHTSA complaint #11143461, filed 2018-10, 33,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11033975Jun 12, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11033897Jun 5, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11033308May 29, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11032344Apr 30, 2026Squeak Or Squawk Noise Coming From Either Side Door Of The Vehicle, It Could Be Just One Door Or More. The Noise Can Be Present In Either The Upper Or The Lower Hinge.
- 11031241Apr 1, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11022011Aug 16, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11022012Aug 14, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11022003Aug 13, 2025Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 11005320Jul 24, 2024"Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
- 10247995Feb 3, 2023Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 10 | 5% |
| 2022 | 21 | 3% |
| 2021 | 33 | 5% |
| 2020 | 44 | 7% |
| 2019 | 81 | 5% |
| 2018 | 15 | 2% |
| 2017 | 36 | 4% |
| 2016 | 36 | 2% |
| 2015 | 49 | 3% |
| 2014 | 42 | 2% |
| 2013 | 40 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 11% |
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 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 27, 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