2015 Ram 1500 · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 172owner reports
- 82,000median miles
- $2,000median quote
- 4involved a crash
Newest report Aug 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
790 of the 1,449 complaints on this car are about the engine. 172 of those describe stalling. Only power steering loss is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 172 reports
Stalling on other 1500 years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2024, 2026.
What this problem usually is
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the throttle body (25 reports), the fuel pump (17 reports), the engine (4 reports) and the battery (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
9 recalls on the engine cover the 2015 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging.
Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position.
The affected vehicles may have been built with rear axles that were incorrectly heat treated.
The affected vehicles have a battery harness that may rub against the frame bracket for the right engine mount resulting in an electrical short.
The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
All 18 recalls on the 2015 Ram 1500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the 1500
Post recall remedy brake transmission shift interlock (btsi) failure. Open.
Engine stall with intermittent restart. Open.
High pressure fuel pump failure. Open, led to recall 24V-957.
Vehicle rollaway. Closed jan 25, 2024.
Software security vulnerability. Closed jan 5, 2016, led to recall 15V-508.
Totally integrated power module failure. Closed jul 24, 2015.
Rear differential failure. Closed mar 5, 2013, led to recall 12V-474.
What owners paid
16 of the 172 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,250 to $4,500.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 49,500 and 120,000 miles, from the 108 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Exhaust manifold bolts failed resulting in a separation of the manifold from the engine block. Resulting in a loud âtickingâ noise coming from the engine compartment. Vehicle was driven to a mechanic were new bolts were installed resulting in a several hundred dollar repair cost.”
Filed Jan 3, 2025
“Air bad for rear seat warning light. I canât drive with my kids in vehicle. Erratic fuel issues stalling bad computer gives faulty reading. Cause me to get in necessary maintenance. Suspension issues always shakes on highway.”
Filed Oct 31, 2024
“driving about 60 mph in rainy eavnivg when saddenly car start shaking beadly and almost lost control lost power and slowly got home and connect scaner witch shows code for crankshaft position sensor A circuit range/performance P0336”
Filed Dec 1, 2023
“On the date of 10/24/2023 on my way home from work as I was exiting the freeway when I suddenly lost power steering thank god im only about 3 miles from home because it was extremely difficult to steer .”
Filed Oct 26, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 4 of 172 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 251 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 154 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 119 reports
- Diesel fuel system or injector problems 66 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 61 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 56 reports
- Vehicle fire 56 reports
- Fuel pump failure 46 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 44 reports
- Delay or no response when I press the gas 34 reports
- Engine rattles or ticks 32 reports
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 28 reports
- Turbo failure or loss of boost 25 reports