2015 Ram 3500: check engine light

Filed Mar 4, 2026 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH in the left lane, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle simultaneously went into LIMP Mode. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact was able to continue driving, but the vehicle failed to exceed 5 MPH. Upon arriving to the residence, the vehicle was scanned, and it was determined that the turbo charger actuator had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact purchased an aftermarket part and repaired the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The contact later became aware that the failure was related to Chrysler Extended Warranty Coverage Number: X99; however, the contact had not received a notification from the manufacturer. The contact requested reimbursement from the manufacturer; however, the reimbursement was denied because the vehicle was not repaired by a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2020 · Engine · 69,000 miles · NV

Consistently getting a p00af engine code. Pertains to the turbo boost actuator. Apparently this has become a common problem with many of the ram 6.7l cummins engines. This can lead to poor engine performance and eventually catastrophic engine failure. Currently the repair cost just for the actuator through mopar is $3000. Obviously this is a recurring issue with these trucks, at a substantial cost to the consumer. I began noticing that my engine brake would not engage when descending grades, and then I started getting an intermittent engine light would come on, now it comes on all the time. I had a local parts store look up the engine code for me and it logged a p00af condition. I googled the information and realized that this is a very serious issue that could become a very expensive repair if not addressed in a timely manner. In my opinion, a recall should be issued for this.

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · Engine · 82,143 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, white smoke started to emerge from the exhaust pipe and the vehicle started to loose power. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer at approximate 10 MPH, they determined that the diesel particulate filter had blown inside the exhaust system and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 82,143. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 23, 2017 · Engine · 20,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 3500. While driving, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (coast auto center inc. 530 chetco ave, brookings, or 97415) where it was diagnosed that the degradation of the selective catalytic reduction system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated that dodge had not yet manufactured the part. The manufacturer stated that the contact could take the vehicle to the dealer everyday to have it checked, but offered no further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed May 21, 2017 · Steering · 26,300 miles · GA

Truck has 26,300 miles on it. 7 days after getting the truck serviced and aligned at my local dealer, while driving at 70 MPH on the highway in gainsville, fl, the steering wheel slowly became mis-aligned to the left by over 180 degrees, causing reduced ability to steer to the left, a check engine light, a failure of the anti-lock brake control module, and failure of the cruise control. I stopped at nearest dealer who said the truck was unsafe to drive, but did not have anyone available to look at it for at least a week and offered no further options. Being as I was 200 miles from home, I took the truck to an independent mechanic who determined that the steering drag link jam nuts were loose allowing the drag link to rotate at random. He was unable to tell whether the dealer failed to tighten them after the alignment or because they were never tightened at the factory. The drag link was re-set to center the steering wheel and the jam nuts were tightened. I was advised that had I not stopped to have it fixed, the drag link could have continued to loosen causing a complete loss of steering control. A quick google search indicates this to be a recurring problem with these trucks.

Filed Feb 13, 2017 · Fuel system · 23,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power while attempting to accelerate from a stop. The check engine indicator illuminated. The contact drove home and called the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the sensor was replaced. The failure recurred the next day. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the fuel pump was replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was fractured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and documented the failure. The manufacturer contacted the dealer and confirmed the dealer's diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

Filed May 11, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 64,900 miles · WV · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 3500. While driving at various speeds, smoke appeared under the hood and the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over, looked under the hood, and noticed that the engine compartment was on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The contact sustained minor burns that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,900. ..updated 06/08/16 *bf the consumer stated there was an issue with the radio, transmission, catalytic converter, electrical system and interior lighting. Updated 06/29/16.