2015 Ram 2500: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 44 owner complaints for the 2015 Ram 2500 that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11679200 (filed 08/07/2025): “Transmission stopped working temporarily after towing a trailer up a long hill, engine simply revved when i tried to accelerate at the very top just prior to descending the other side, after stopping for 3-4 minutes the transmission began to work again. truck is available for inspection and has not…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11657295 (filed 04/28/2025): “Complete engine failure at about 175000 miles, also transmission failure at about 125000 miles…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11649111 (filed 03/18/2025): “Able to shift vehicle from park to gear without brake depressing. truck jumps from park to reverse without being started. yellow lights indicators for gear selected. vehicle has died 3 times, once on highway lost total control of vehicle then turned on by itself. once loaded with with a trailer t…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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