10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
90,575 miles

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2015 Ram 1500 exhaust system problems

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2015 Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #4

Jul 012018

1500

  • 30,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the bolts located on the exhaust manifold persistently fractured. Due to the failure, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle had been taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic for the bolts to be replaced; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The VIN was not available.

- Cowden, IL, USA

problem #3

Sep 022021

1500 8-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine. After driving the vehicle for a while, the ticking noise started to fade and was less noticeable. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the exhaust manifold bolts were defective, causing an exhaust leak around the gasket. The mechanic recommended that the manifold be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Homer, AK, USA

problem #2

May 112019

1500

  • 48,300 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While oeprating the vehicle, the contact heard a loud abnormal rattling sound coming from the exhaust. The contact observed the exhaust and noticed that the bolts that secured the exhaust were loose. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The results were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 48,300. The VIN was unknown.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #1

Mar 052015

1500

  • 184,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While the vehicle was at a stop, exhaust fumes entered the cabin. The contact mentioned that the heater and air conditioner were unable to operate due to the exhaust failure. The fumes caused the contact to become dizzy. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer in Chicago, il, but the vehicle was not repaired. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 184,000. The vehicle is equpped with a diesel engine.

- Alamogordo, NM, USA

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