2015 Ram 2500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 7%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 2015 Ram 2500, 7% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Def gauge is stuck. I have traveled nearly 3,000 miles and still the gauge has not moved. I was checking on-line and seen where there was a recall on this problem with a prior model.”
NHTSA complaint #11112973, filed 2018-07, 50,000 miles“Diesel exhaust smell in cab sometimes very strong causes headaches dizziness when stopped at stoplights, signs, idling or moving slow. Opening windows does not really help unless you are moving, cannot sit an idle and stay in cab very long. Cool or cold weather seems to make it worse. Have had it into the dealer twice for the issue but they can never find it.”
NHTSA complaint #10938401, filed 2016-12, 1,000 miles“New vehicle 2015 bought in 2017 as original owner. Leaking from headliner, can't inflate to proper PSI due to instability and hydroplaning, rust underneath seating from water damage, exhaust smell when interior circulation button is not depressed when windows up. Multiple issues as new vehicle with 450 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10949822, filed 2017-02, 500 miles“2015 Ram 2500 with the cummins 6.7 diesel, engine seems to loose all power during the initial start of accelerating from a stop light or stop sign for a few seconds. Which leaves me with partly in intersection like it stalling out.”
NHTSA complaint #11057032, filed 2017-12, 73,000 miles“Dead pedal when pressing on pedal truck does not move. Happened about 6 times on my. When taken off from a light and also when slow rolling the press pedal with no responce. Almost be hit twice by other cars when trying to pull out and truck does not move.”
NHTSA complaint #10783409, filed 2015-10, 4,150 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10226002Sep 22, 2022Guidelines For The Use Of Alternative Diesel Fuels.
- 10221473Jun 3, 2022Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with thelatest available software. The customer may…
- 10228032Apr 8, 2022Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Engine Control Module/Powertrain ControlModule (ECM/PCM) with the latest available…
- 10218576Aug 13, 2021Diesel Injector Freezing This bulletin involves installing a insulator over the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) injector. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)…
- 10181560Sep 29, 2020External Fuel Pump Relay Kit Now Available
- 10181513Sep 23, 2020Power Distribution Center If the PDC is being replaced due to a failed internal fuel pump relay, the relay can now be serviced as a separate component. Please use relay…
- 10181512Sep 23, 2020Intelligent Power Distribution Center If the PDC requires replacement due to a failed internal fuel pump relay, the relay can now be serviced as a separate component. Please use…
- 10175733Apr 21, 2020Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
- 10169219Nov 1, 2019wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10162496May 17, 2019Tube- Fuel Filler
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 12 | 7% |
| 2021 | 11 | 10% |
| 2020 | 70 | 43% |
| 2019 | 63 | 33% |
| 2018 | 11 | 0% |
| 2017 | 11 | 2% |
| 2016 | 12 | 5% |
| 2015 | 15 | 7% |
| 2014 | 31 | 9% |
| 2013 | 30 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ram 2500
44 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
11 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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