2015 RAM C/V Tradesman Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 3, 2020 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other C/V Tradesman years
Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 RAM C/V Tradesman. That ranks 3rd out of 3 C/V Tradesman model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 149,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 RAM C/V Tradesman problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~149,000 mi
Engine1 · ~149,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%149,000——
Engine1100%149,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2015 RAM C/V Tradesman recalls (1)

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Air bagsSep 4, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V528000 · 18,245 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram C/V Tradesman cargo vans, equipped with two front bucket seats and no rear seating, manufactured July 25, 2012, to August 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, road hazards such as potholes may cause the front passenger side curtain and/or seat air bags to deploy unexpectedly.

Risk: Inadvertent air bag deployment can increase the risk of crash or injury to the seat occupant.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P51.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 RAM C/V TRADESMAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATER FAILED TO FUNCTION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE FAN WOULD RUN; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO HEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE DEFROSTER FOR THE REARVIEW MIRROR WOULD STOP, THE HEATER WOULD FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE…

Engine · received Jan 3, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11296952

Other RAM C/V Tradesman years

← 2014 C/V Tradesman

YearComplaintsRecalls
201511
2014 C/V Tradesman71
2013 C/V Tradesman42

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 RAM C/V Tradesman?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2015 RAM C/V Tradesman?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 RAM C/V Tradesman a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/V Tradesman model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.