2015 Ram 1500 · symptom sheet
Turbo failure or loss of boost
- 25owner reports
- 65,058median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 24, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
392 of the 1,449 complaints on this car are about the engine. 25 of those describe turbo problems.
Tick what matches of 25 reports
Turbo problems on other 1500 years
No other 1500 model year has enough reports of turbo problems for a sheet of its own. See every 1500 year.
What this problem usually is
Turbo complaints describe an engine that suddenly doesn't pull: power drops away when you press for it, sometimes with a warning light, smoke from the tailpipe or a message about reduced power.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the turbocharger (25 reports).
Recalls and investigations
3 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.
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.
All 18 recalls on the 2015 Ram 1500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 46,000 and 97,000 miles, from the 20 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 3 service bulletins or notices for the 2015 Ram 1500 that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
TANK, Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Part Includes Temp Sensor and Level Sensor For DS and WK vehicles ONLY; If the urea tank is being replaced due to P249C, P203E, or P24F3 on a 2014-2016 model year 3.0L Turbo Diesel (EXF) on DS or WK, please call Indra Djutrisno at ...
TANK, Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Part Includes Temp Sensor and Level Sensor For DS and WK vehicles ONLY; If the urea tank is being replaced due to P249C or P203E on a 2014-2016 model year 3.0L Turbo Diesel (EXF) on DS or WK, please call Indra Djutrisno at cell ...
TANK, Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Part Includes Temp Sensor and Level Sensor If the urea tank is being replaced due to P249C on a 2014-2016 model year 3.0L Turbo Diesel (EXF) DS truck, please call Indra Djutrisno at cell (248) 892-3473.
What owners wrote
“Engine coolant leak at the back of the engine, coming from the turbo coolant hose. My truck is in the year range for the recall, and is leaking bad. Recall said could cause fires.”
Filed Feb 9, 2025
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 25 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
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 172 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