The Lemon IndexThe crankshaft position signal is erratic. Full P0336 page
17 owner complaints · the #5 code Ram pickup owners name · 3% of Ram pickup complaints that name a code (every car: 0.2%)
2014–2025 Ram pickup · most: 2015 (8), 2025 (2), 2018 (2)
Ram pickup owners named P0336 in 17 complaints to the U.S. government (NHTSA), most often on the 2015, 2025 and 2018 model years. The part they name most is the cam or crank position sensor (8 complaints). Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
Ram pickup model years that report P0336
Owner complaints naming P0336, by model year. Raw counts: years that sold more get more complaints, so this is each model year's record, not a failure rate.
What owners say caused it or fixed it
The most-named part is the cam or crank position sensor, in 8 of the 17 complaints (47%). 6 of those mention it being replaced or repaired, and 3 say the problem came back afterwards. Next: engine software (a reflash) (5).
- Cam or crank position sensor8 complaints6 mention a repair or replacement, 3 of them say the problem came back · what owners paid
- Software update (reflash)5 complaints5 mention a repair or replacement, 1 of them says the problem came back
10 complaints mention a recall and 3 mention a warranty.
Counted from the owners' own words: a part counts when a sentence names it with a cause or repair word. What owners wrote, not a diagnosis. A shop should confirm the cause before replacing parts.
Symptoms owners describe with P0336
35% of these complaints say the check engine light came on.
- Loses power or goes into limp mode47%8 of 17 complaints
- Stalls or shuts off24%4 of 17 complaints
- Warning lights and electrical faults18%3 of 17 complaints
- Shakes, runs rough or misfires12%2 of 17 complaints
Share of the complaints naming P0336 whose text also describes each problem. A complaint can describe more than one.
Codes owners report with it
U1401 2
Other codes named in the same Ram pickup complaints, and in how many.
Recalls on these Ram pickup years
- Engine · 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 · issued 2023
The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall. NHTSA 23V411000 - Engine · 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 · issued 2020
The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall. NHTSA 20V475000 - Engine · 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 · issued 2019
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. NHTSA 19V757000 - Transmission & drivetrain · 2017, 2018 · issued 2018
Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. NHTSA 18V100000 - Transmission & drivetrain · 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 · issued 2017
Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. NHTSA 17V821000
9 recalls for the same systems (engine and powertrain) on the Ram pickup model years above. A recall for the same system isn't proof it's behind P0336. Recall work is free at any dealer: check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with our VIN check.
Keep going
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- 2015 Ram pickup problems and recalls
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The details
How we count
We read every owner complaint in the NHTSA file whose text names this trouble code, and count the ones filed about this model (matched by the make, model and model year on the complaint). Mileage is what the owner entered on the form.
Parts: a complaint counts for a part when one of the owner's own sentences names that part together with a cause word (failed, bad, diagnosed, caused by, leaking ...) or a repair word (replaced, repaired, new, reprogrammed ...). "Came back" means the same complaint also says the problem returned or the repair didn't fix it. These are counts of what owners wrote, not a diagnosis, and one complaint can name several parts.
Complaints are reports, not proof of a defect, and most owners never file one. Popular models get more complaints, so the counts are not a failure rate. The code meaning is the standard SAE J2012 definition in our own words, or the carmaker's meaning where we verified it for that make.
What P0336 means
The crankshaft position signal is erratic. The engine can stumble, stall or be hard to start.
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
- Failing crank sensor
- Loose or chafed wiring
- Damaged tone ring
Check the complaints yourself
NHTSA complaint numbers (search them at nhtsa.gov): 11768958, 11757874, 11751029, 11728436, 11707990, 11704590, 11671188, 11642938, 11628742, 11625613, 11624244, 11593300 and 5 more.
Quick answers
What does P0336 mean on a Ram pickup?
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Range/Performance. The crankshaft position signal is erratic. The engine can stumble, stall or be hard to start.
Which Ram pickup years have the most P0336 complaints?
In complaints to NHTSA, owners of the 2015 (8), 2025 (2), 2018 (2) Ram pickup named P0336 most (17 complaints in all, 2014–2025). Raw counts, not a failure rate.
What fixes P0336 on a Ram pickup?
Owners most often name the cam or crank position sensor (8 of 17 complaints), then engine software (a reflash). That's what owners wrote, not a diagnosis: have a shop confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
Can I drive my Ram pickup with P0336?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints that name P0336 on the Ram pickup, counted by The Lemon Index; NHTSA recalls; repair bills owners named. Meanings: SAE J2012 in our own words. Owner reports, not a diagnosis or repair advice for your car.