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Ram 5500Model year report

2015 Ram 5500 Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
79,000miles, 9 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 5500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2015 Ram 5500. The part named most often is engine, with 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and transmission and drivetrain (3). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 79,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 331 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 20 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the radio/tape deck/cd etc. and 83 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

Engine: “Vehicle was taken to the dealership due to an issue where white smoke would appear when the engine is under load. Dealer was unable to repair the issue due to scheduling conflicts. Owner attempted to drive the vehicle to another location for diagnostics. Vehicle caught on fire on the way to another dealer location.”

NHTSA complaint #11283173, filed 2019-12, 79,000 miles

Electrical system: “Truck was on highway going 70 MPH. Driver said it started shaking very hard and then heard a very loud bang. Was able to keep it under control and bring it to a stop. There were parts of the transfer case all over the road. Drive shaft was bent at a 45 degree angle. Wiring was wrapped around yoke, underneath of cab is damaged, brake system damaged, def system damaged, along with other problems that cant be seen.”

NHTSA complaint #11286892, filed 2019-12, 148,870 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2015 Ram 5500. The contact stated while driving 69 MPH, the vehicle started vibrating abnormally with abnormal sounds coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road, exited the vehicle, and noticed transmission fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the transfer case was fractured. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the fuel rail, Service 4-WD, and the braking system messages were displayed. The vehicle was not drivable. …”

NHTSA complaint #11502580, filed 2023-01, 137,000 miles

Wheels: “While traveling on a highway at speeds in excess of 50mph the 2015 Ram 5500 lost the rear set of dual tires on the passenger side. The wheels came off after all 10-wheel studs failed and broke off. This is the second incident on this same truck despite going through the warranty process and procedures through Stellantis/Ram. No incident or injuries resulted from the failure.”

NHTSA complaint #11608982, filed 2024-08

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,500 and 137,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 79,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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 5500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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. 331 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 331 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ram 5500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2022261,9734——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
2020825,0009———Not enough data
201912136,5009———Not enough data
20183980,0008——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20172185,0007———Falling
20161782,0007———Rising
20151379,0008———Not enough data
20141189,97110———Not enough data

All Ram 5500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Ram 5500 have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2015 Ram 5500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Ram 5500 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.

Has the 2015 Ram 5500 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 5500 reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 79,000 miles and the middle half falls between 48,500 and 137,000 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.