Above Average Reliability

2015 Ram 2500 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

4th Generation (DJ) · 5.7L HEMI V8 383hp / 6.4L HEMI V8 410hp / 6.7L Cummins I6 Turbo Diesel 350hp/660lb-ft · $25,000 - $45,000

Known Issues — 2015 Ram 2500

CRITICAL

6.7L Cummins fuel injector failure causing hard start or smoke

CRITICAL

6.7L Cummins DEF system sensor failures

MODERATE

6.4L HEMI oil consumption on long highway drives

MODERATE

Front axle U-joint wear on 4WD models

MODERATE

Uconnect infotainment freezing

MINOR

Rear leaf spring settling causing ride height loss

What to Inspect

  • On Cummins — check for injector knock or excessive smoke
  • On Cummins — scan DEF system for fault codes
  • On 6.4L HEMI — check oil level after extended drive
  • Inspect front axle U-joints for wear or play
  • Test Uconnect infotainment for freeze
  • Check rear leaf spring height vs spec

Expected Maintenance Costs

Service Interval Cost
Oil change (diesel synthetic) every 15,000 miles $150-$220
Oil change (HEMI gasoline) every 8,000 miles $80-$120
Fuel filter (Cummins) every 15,000 miles $80-$150
DEF fluid refill every 10,000 miles $30-$60
Rear differential fluid (Dana 80) every 45,000 miles $120-$180
Transfer case fluid every 60,000 miles $100-$160
Brake service (pads and rotors) every 40,000 miles $500-$800

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