2015 Ram 2500: Vibration highway speeds
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 2500 report: vibration highway speeds. CarComplaints.com lists 4 owner complaints, average mileage 21,450 miles.
NHTSA has 44 owner complaints for the 2015 2500 in this area. 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…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11657295 (filed 04/28/2025): “Complete engine failure at about 175000 miles, also transmission failure at about 125000 miles…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Differential/driveline noise diagnosis and gear work need a lift and specialty setup tools. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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