2015 Ram 2500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 20%of 215 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 44 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Ram 2500, 20% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle has a noise in either the engine or the transmission when cold. It's a squeak. The vehicle has been back to two different dealers seven times and I'm told this noise is normal operation. I find impossible there would be a noise designed into a new vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10850282, filed 2016-03, 1,000 miles“On 8.20.18 my vehicle going 70mph on the freeway and then made a large sound. I then lost all steering and braking on the highway. I barely was able to pull off without getting hit. After sitting, smoke started coming out of from under my hood. After popping the hood, there were flames down in the engine. I poured the little amount of drinking water on the flames to douse them. The tow truck came and took us to the nearest dodge dealer (crown dodge in redding, california). …”
NHTSA complaint #11121526, filed 2018-08, 51,000 miles“I recently experienced a problem with the ABS/traction control system on my 2015 dodge Ram 2500 pickup. The truck only has 40,000 miles. First noticed the problem as I was going up hill on an exit ramp off the highway. The ABS/traction control started coming on occasionally at first for no apparent reason. I had my mechanic put the truck on his scanner to see if a code popped up. Nothing showed up as being wrong. Replaced the back tires on the truck and that didn't help. Took it to the dealer and they couldn't get a code to show up either. …”
NHTSA complaint #11315564, filed 2020-03, 40,000 miles“At random times with the rear end pointed down hill. I start up the truck up in park, then shift into drive and when I release the brake the truck will roll backwards, I go back reapply the brakes as soon as I can wait a short time, then ease the brakes off slowly and it drives normally. The transmission slips backwards at random times when in drive. This has happened mostly after being parked, it has also happened when I have been stopped on the highway when waiting for road work.”
NHTSA complaint #10809916, filed 2015-12, 27,900 miles“My complaint has to do with the approved fix for the v06 remedy on dodge trucks. It is ridiculous to think that an approved fix is to do a solid weld on the jab nut that hold my front end together. That I can only get alignments on my truck if I go to the dealership, as they have been told how to set the alignment without having to break the weld. Please!!!! Since they have welded this nut, the feel of the steering is worse than it was before that, all be it in a different way. Why would anyone think that this is a reasonable fix for a $60k vehicle? …”
NHTSA complaint #11241351, filed 2019-08, 58,500 milesRelated recalls
- 17V821000Dec 20, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram…Covers: Ram 2500 2013–2017, 1500 2009, 2013–2017, 3500 2013–2017 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 11012318Dec 19, 2024Seal - output shaft
- 11012351Dec 17, 2024Gear - reaction sun
- 11010205Oct 30, 2024Plate - Planetary
- 10231735Jan 23, 2023Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 10221492Jun 18, 2022Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with thelatest available software. Customers may…
- 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…
- 10228020Apr 2, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10229031Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
- 10222880Jan 5, 2022Transfer Case Shift Lever Design Change
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 | 7 | 11% |
| 2024 | 7 | 12% |
| 2023 | 6 | 12% |
| 2022 | 50 | 28% |
| 2021 | 25 | 23% |
| 2020 | 20 | 12% |
| 2019 | 29 | 15% |
| 2018 | 75 | 3% |
| 2017 | 42 | 6% |
| 2016 | 64 | 25% |
| 2015 | 44 | 20% |
| 2014 | 62 | 18% |
| 2013 | 22 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ram 2500
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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology