2015 Ram 1500 MPG
Across its 12 EPA-rated versions, the 2015 Ram 1500 returns 13–21 mpg city, 19–29 highway and 15–24 combined.
The most efficient pairs the 3.0-liter turbo 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, at 24 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 5.7-liter 8-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive and is rated 15 mpg combined. That is 1 mpg better than the best gasoline 2014 version (23 mpg).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 HFE 2WD | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | Diesel · 428 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 2WD | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | Diesel · 442 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 4WD | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Diesel · 461 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 HFE 2WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular · 426 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 2WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | Regular · 451 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 2WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | Gasoline or E85 · 451 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 4WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 · 475 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 4WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Regular · 475 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 2WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 17 | Midgrade · 513 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 4WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Midgrade · 527 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 2WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | Midgrade · 558 g CO₂/mi |
| 1500 4WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 19 | 15 | Midgrade · 580 g CO₂/mi |
2015 Ram 1500 fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2015 Ram 1500 costs about $3,110 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (21 mpg combined), or roughly 21 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (19 mpg combined) comes to about $3,440 a year, $330 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2015 Ram 1500 specs
2015 Ram 1500 buyers could choose between 3 engines, according to EPA records: 3.6 L 6-cyl, 5.7 L 8-cyl and 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo. It came with an automatic transmission, in four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive versions. The EPA classes it as a standard pickup truck.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L | 6 | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 5 |
| 5.7 L | 8 | Automatic 8-spd; Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 3.0 L turbo | 6 | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 3 |
2015 Ram 1500 problems
Owners have filed 1,459 complaints about the 2015 Ram 1500 with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Steering is the most-reported area (17% of component mentions), followed by engine (17%) and power train (11%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 121 complaints a year: fewer than the 2014 (136 a year) and the 2016 (140 a year).
That ranks 5th of 17 Ram 1500 model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 1,459, 79 mention a crash, 58 a fire and 40 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 342 | 17% |
| Engine | 335 | 17% |
| Power train | 226 | 11% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 166 | 8% |
| Electrical system | 159 | 8% |
| Service brakes | 140 | 7% |
| Unknown or other | 114 | 6% |
| Vehicle speed control | 88 | 4% |
| Diesel fuel system | 70 | 4% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 63 | 3% |
| Air bags | 61 | 3% |
| Suspension | 57 | 3% |
| Structure | 49 | 2% |
| Exterior lighting | 27 | 1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 18 | <1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 17 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 12 | <1% |
| Wheels | 11 | <1% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 8 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 6 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | <1% |
| Seats | 6 | <1% |
| Air service brakes | 4 | <1% |
| Back over prevention | 3 | <1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | <1% |
| Traction control system | 2 | <1% |
| Equipment | 1 | <1% |
| Lane departure | 1 | <1% |
| Other/unknown | 1 | <1% |
| Parking brake | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and while idling, the power steering assist suddenly became inoperable. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at initial startup. …
On July 2nd, I was actively driving my 2015 Ram 1500 equipped with the 5.7L Hemi V8 gas engine. The vehicle is completely factory-stock with zero aftermarket electronics, wiring modifications, or accessories. …
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, traction control, and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. On a separate occasion, the transmission failed to shift out of park(P). …
2015 Ram 1500 recalls
NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for the 2015 Ram 1500, plus 1 recall of replacement equipment made for it.
The most recent, campaign 23V411000 from June 2023, concerns engine and engine cooling.
Air bags account for 4 of the 18 campaigns, more than any other area.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | 1500 years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V411000 | June 8, 2023 | Engine and engine cooling | 2014–2019 |
| 22V406000 | June 9, 2022 | Diesel fuel system | 2014–2019 |
| 21V632000 | August 12, 2021 | Air bags | 2015–2020 |
| 20V475000 | August 13, 2020 | Engine and engine cooling | 2014–2018 |
| 19V757000 | October 24, 2019 | Engine and engine cooling | 2014–2019 |
| 19V347000 | May 9, 2019 | Latches/locks/linkages | 2013–2018 |
| 18V486000 | July 27, 2018 | Latches/locks/linkages, Structure | 2015–2017 |
| 18V332000 | May 17, 2018 | Electrical system, Vehicle speed control | 2014–2019 |
| 17V824000 | December 21, 2017 | Equipment | 2012, 2015 |
| 17V821000 | December 20, 2017 | Power train | 2009–2017 |
| 17V302000 | May 9, 2017 | Air bags | 2013–2016 |
| 16E041000 | May 16, 2016 | Equipment (equipment) | 2012–2016 |
| 16V167000 | March 23, 2016 | Steering | 2015–2016 |
| 15V661000 | October 15, 2015 | Power train | 2015–2016 |
| 15V534000 | August 21, 2015 | Air bags | 2014–2015 |
| 15V517000 | August 14, 2015 | Electrical system, Engine and engine cooling | 2014–2015 |
| 15V461000 | July 23, 2015 | Equipment | 2013–2015 |
| 15V460000 | July 22, 2015 | Seat belts, Air bags | 2013–2015 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 6 versions of the 2015 Ram 1500; the best overall score is 4 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular PU/RC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Regular PU/RC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Crew PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Crew PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Quad PU/EC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Quad PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Ram 1500s can be compared fairly. Among other 2015 models in the EPA's standard pickup trucks class, the 2015 Ford F-150 (22 mpg) and 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 (20 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 16 | 698 | 46 | 7 |
| 2013 | 21 | 1,281 | 91 | 12 |
| 2014 | 23 | 1,777 | 136 | 17 |
| 2015 | 24 | 1,459 | 121 | 18 |
| 2016 | 24 | 1,554 | 140 | 17 |
| 2017 | 23 | 884 | 88 | 13 |
| 2018 | 23 | 667 | 74 | 15 |
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FAQ
Is the 2015 1500 a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2015 Ram 1500 has 121 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (5th most of 17 model years), 17 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 4 stars and up to 24 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2015 1500 problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are steering (342), engine (335) and power train (226). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2015 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns and 1 replacement-equipment recall. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 1500 get?
The EPA rates the versions at 15–24 mpg combined (13–21 city, 19–29 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 1500 per year?
About $3,110 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $3,440 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).