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Ram 4500Model year report

2015 Ram 4500 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
115,116miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
8campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Ram 4500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2015 Ram 4500. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and wheels (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 115,116 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 399 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 19 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “In november 2014 I purchased a second Ram 4500 and noticed that the brakes were not as good as my previous 4500 that I still have. I brought this to the attention of the selling dealer and they said nothing was wrong. I drove the truck and noticed that the brake pedal was getting lower and spongy and that the brakes would not stop the truck like they should. I took the truck back to another dealer on 3/11/15 with same complaint they said nothing was wrong. When I picked the truck up I noticed that the brakes were working correctly. I asked what they did and they said nothing. …”

NHTSA complaint #10714805, filed 2015-05, 9,032 miles

Other or unknown: “I was driving on high way engine power reduced. I pulled over check engine light came on. I drove my mechanic shop he checked obd code told me your ecu internal performance issue memory loss need to reflash. It can shut down ant time on high way and cause problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11163998, filed 2018-12, 113,233 miles

Wheels: “I purchased my 2015 Ram 4500 new, within the first 3000 miles the front tires were showing uneven wear, by 50,000 miles the uneven wear was sever. I replaced front tires and had a front-end alignment performed. Within approx. 3000 miles again, the front tires were wearing unevenly. At approx. 117,000 the ABS service light came on, I called the dealership and they said to come n next week and they would change a wheel sensor but the vehicle was safe to drive until then. The day after the ABS light came on however, the hub bearings went out completely and caused a small fire. …”

NHTSA complaint #10938636, filed 2016-12, 117,000 miles

Electrical system: “I am with a state DOT and we have experienced transmission water intrusion into a transmission bulkhead connector on two trucks with a third unconfirmed. The models affected are from the 2014 and 2015 model years for the Ram 4500 and 5500. This bulkhead connector is located near front wheel splash and it is not properly protected. When water enter the electrical connector, the TCM can short circuit and an input speed sensor can short circuit without prior warning to the driver which renders the truck to lose the transmission functionality while in motion. …”

NHTSA complaint #10927414, filed 2016-11, 30,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 120,000 miles.

17%0–100%10–2517%25–500%50–750%75–10067%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 115,116 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2015201622018220202023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 8 recalls for the 2015 Ram 4500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 399 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 399 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ram 4500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2019615,0009———Not enough data
2018950,0007———Not enough data
20175150,0007———Not enough data
20157115,1168———Not enough data
2014878,9409———Not enough data

All Ram 4500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Ram 4500 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2015 Ram 4500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Ram 4500 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.

Has the 2015 Ram 4500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Ram 4500 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 115,116 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 120,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.