Average Reliability

2015 Ram 1500 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

4th Generation (DS) · 3.6L Pentastar V6 305hp / 5.7L HEMI V8 395hp / 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 240hp · $20,000 - $34,000

Known Issues — 2015 Ram 1500

CRITICAL

3.0L EcoDiesel EGR cooler failure causing coolant loss

CRITICAL

3.0L EcoDiesel DEF system failures and NOx emissions recall

MODERATE

Uconnect infotainment system freezing or rebooting

MODERATE

Rear axle seal leak on 4WD models

MODERATE

MDS (cylinder deactivation) lifter tick on 5.7 HEMI

MINOR

Tailgate cable fraying

What to Inspect

  • On EcoDiesel — check coolant level and scan for EGR fault codes
  • On EcoDiesel — verify DEF system and emissions recall was addressed
  • On 5.7 HEMI — check for MDS lifter tick at idle
  • Test Uconnect infotainment for freeze or crash
  • Check rear axle seals for oil seepage
  • Inspect tailgate cables for fraying

Expected Maintenance Costs

Service Interval Cost
Oil change (synthetic) every 8,000 miles $70-$110
Transmission fluid service every 60,000 miles $200-$300
Spark plugs (HEMI) every 60,000 miles $250-$400
Rear differential fluid every 45,000 miles $100-$160
Transfer case fluid (4WD) every 60,000 miles $100-$150
DEF fluid refill (Diesel) every 8,000 miles $25-$50

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