2015 Ram 2500 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
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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