2015 Ram 1500 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
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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