2015 Ram 2500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2015 Ram 2500, 1% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,250 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 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH and hauling a trailer, the tailgate inadvertently lowered without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V486000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall however, the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,500.”
NHTSA complaint #11432450, filed 2021-09, 136,500 milesRelated 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 2500 2013–2018, 1500 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 2500 2015–2017, 1500 2015–2017, 3500 2015–2017
Related service bulletins
- 10162522May 23, 2019Safety recall u74 & v44 ? Tailgate latch (updated) wic article 2688- recall related damage 2015-2017my ram trucks
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
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 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
11 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsSuspension
9 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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