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2015 Ram 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (5%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 100 repairs.
2015 Ram 1500 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (92%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 17980 mi | vibration at speeds over 95kph |
| 17980 mi | vibration in drivetrain over 95 kph |
| 22320 mi | same vibration in drivetrain over 95 kph , they still could not find anything, I had tires road force balanced they are fine, they don't know what is causing it or how they are going to fix it. |
| 6820 mi | After TCM reprogram, transmission was still stuck in 4th gear. Went back to dealer, they took apart the transmission, to notice a fault on the assembly line. |
| 6944 mi | Transfer-case had been badly re-assembled by the tech after transmission warranty job |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 94000 mi US $300 |
CV joint replacement passenger side |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30000 mi | thump noise from drivetrain when accelerating or stopping. Dealer tightened all bolts attaching drivetrain to chassis and thump noise went away. |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 62000 mi | 4wd actuator. |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 21000 mi | Hard downshift while traveling to mountainous areas uphill. Would downshift from 8 to 3rd resulting in large jolt. Trans temp about 260 degrees and ticking sound from trans area. Check engine light code P0729 valve body. Replaced trans. |
| 32 mi | Transmission continues to overheat and cause harsh downshifts during drives longer than 1 hour. Dealer did not drive it long enough to duplicate concern, but did ecu re flash that did not correct issue. |
| 37235 mi | Again, transmission overheated and did harsh downshifting after driving for over an hour. During the drive, heated fluids were observed spraying out the back of truck. After driving for an hour dealer finally was able to duplicate concern and found transmission cooler electronic thermostat not operating. In addition transmission life seriously affected with that many miles over the months with same complaint. Dealer only replaced oil cooler, but during post repair tech stated that truck still had aggressive downshift. Traded in truck day after leaving repair shop. |
| 10000 mi US $20 |
Transmission 2-1 bump and once stopped and the brake pedal is released, a second bump occurs. 2 piece driveshaft has almost no grease. It was pulled apart and greased properly. No bump after brake is released. 90% of the 2-1 bump eliminated. |
| 11500 mi | Occasional 2-1 transmission bump. No codes, no software updates. Normal per dealer. |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 25000 mi US $20 |
Reset tcm |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 10000 mi | Periodic warning that the shifter needed repair, but no obvious malfunctioning. Dealer did a software update that they expect to solve the problem. |
| 46000 mi | A "Check Engine" light came on, diagnostics showed it to be a fault in the electronic transmission control unit. So many of these are failing that it took over 3 weeks for the part to come in. Warrantee repair. |
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