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Dodge Ram 3500 Electrical problems by year

124 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Ram 3500's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
200724201
200653001
200515120
200415200
20039000
20022000
20006000

Electrical recalls

Latest Ram 3500 electrical complaints

2006 Dodge Ram 3500Electrical system

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Dodge RAM 3500. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 107,460; however, a Carfax report listed the mileage as 177,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11772153
2005 Dodge Ram 3500Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemWheels & tires

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V462000 (POWER TRAIN). The vehicle was taken to a tire specialist to install larger tires on the vehicle. The contact was informed that the tires were too big and could not be installed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the employees switched the tires and added two low-drive tires on the front end and two larger tires in the rear. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH back to the residence, the...

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vehicle vibrated violently. The contact almost crashed three times. The contact stated that while the vehicle jerked, the steering wheel was difficult to control. In addition, the odometer failed to function as intended. The contact called the tire shop and asked the contact to drive the vehicle to the shop for an inspection. The contact had safety concerns about driving the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · TiresNHTSA 11703233
2007 Dodge Ram 3500Electrical systemEngine & cooling

60 Miles from home after a 2,000 mile camping trip the truck suddenly stopped. Traveling north on highway191 in yellowstone park the dash lights started to flash and the truck died. I was barely able to pull off the narrow road. Emergency flashers didn't work and there was no cellphone service, snow was falling and trucks barely able to get around us, we feared for our lives. I opened up the hood and smelled burning plastic, the tipm was melted in spots. Finally a kind motorist stopped to see if we needed help, 20...

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miles further down the road he was able to call a towing service which took another several hours to get to us. We were towed to a dodge dealership in bozeman where it will be another2 weeks before they can get it in.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11407492
2004 Dodge Ram 3500Electrical system

Have to use force to engage clutch to start vehicle. The vehicle was stationary with a trailer attached. Unable to turn off vehicle when fueling due to probability that it would not start. Tried jumper cables without success. After stomping clutch several times vehicle started.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11289602
2006 Dodge Ram 3500Electrical systemEngine & coolingFire

On the night of apr 16, 2019 it same like everyday I went home from work back up my truck in the driveway turn off and got in the house forgot my ipad went back out and get it ,back in the house went to take the shower and then five minutes later the truck burn down, the fire truck came they put out the fire, and I got the report said engine area, running gear, wheel area.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11202824
2006 Dodge Ram 3500Electrical systemVisibility & wipers

Wiper blade electronics will stop intermittently causing loss of visibility especially in severe weather conditions. This has happened numerous times despite use of appropriate de-icer winter formula wiper fluid, replacement of the wiper motor, and multi-function switch assembly. The problem appears to be overload of the circuit when there is mild to moderate amount of ice on the windshield or when the steering wheel is readjusted downward causing the wiring harness to come loose. This has almost caused major...

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accidents at least 2 and maybe even 3 times due to this issue. The problem occurred when driving straight at slow speed of about 20 mph due to severe weather and I was forced to stop when the wipers would stop working.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11088989
2004 Dodge Ram 3500Electrical system

Driver's door lock actuator quit working, key would not open no entrance by key fob. Had to have it replaced.Car was stationary when discovered.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11082618
2004 Dodge Ram 3500Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemCrash

My 2004 dodge ram 3500 will go out of park and into reverse on its own and I was not told that this is an ongoing problem with this particular truck my truck went on its own one day over 250 feet and drove into my neighbors yard. The truck parking pawl was not completely in as I was told and this truck has the ability to do it on its own I find this unacceptable and a hazard to my health as long with my neighbors. Could you please look into this because there was not a recall sent to me or anything told to me...

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when I purchased this from the chrysler dodge at the dealer I believe that people need to know what they're getting into and possible hazards that are linked to this could you please email me back with any information on this problem. *Tt *tr

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 11066162
2006 Dodge Ram 3500Electrical system

Turn signal eradicating going from normal left working to fast on dash but no exterior left front or back then changing to right working then back all when left stick is engaged also horn beeps once or twice all the time while driving or parked while runninig

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11066128
2007 Dodge Ram 3500Electrical system

2Nd time that the a/c compressor motor has stuck and engine started smoking...Also egr has been a problem as well as air bags and emergency brake no longer holds the vehicle...

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11047586
2003 Dodge Ram 3500Electrical system

The truck will not shut off. After stopping and turning off the ignition and removing the key, the truck remains running. Sometimes, after about five minutes idling it will shut off on its own. Other times we have had to remove a fuse.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11025299
2007 Dodge Ram 3500Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEngine & cooling

Tipm (totally integrated power module) failed, causing vehicles engine to stall at 75mph on freeway. Condition resulted in a "no-start" scenario. Because of this failed tipm, the onboard diagnostic computer has no power, resulting in an inability to diagnose with obdii scan tools. This situation could have resulted in a possibly fatal accident, as the vehicle was in motion at 75mph on a major freeway with moderate traffic. When the vehicle stalled, all power steering and brakes were lost. These parts are prone to...

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failing, but chrysler refuses to accept responsibility. An aftermarket replacement is available at the price of approx. $600, But these parts are special order, and take several days to receive.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10971411
2007 Dodge Ram 3500Electrical systemEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. After parking the vehicle, the contact removed the from the ignition and exited the vehicle. The contact realized that the vehicle started on its own without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10969612
2005 Dodge Ram 3500Electrical systemVisibility & wipersFire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 3500. The stated that the blower motor failed. The contact inspected the vehicle himself and found that the blower motor wires were burned and caused the blower motor to fail. The contact stated that the blower motor wire and the ignition were all in the same harness. The vehicle was previously taken to an independent mechanic for the failure and the wires were replaced; however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000...Updated 07/21/17 *bf *cn

Filed Incident Electrical system · VisibilityNHTSA 10959496
2007 Dodge Ram 3500Electrical systemFire

Tipm issues multiple times replaced wipers,lights, horn all go crazy on 4 separate occasions truck has engaged starter and engine started with no key in ignition. A real safety hazard as the truck is a manual transmission and if left in gear it takes off. I've owned the truck approx 5 years with tipm replaced at least 5 times dealer has no answers. The only way to stop the truck when this starts is to disconnect batteries. Happens with no warning at all. Always wondering where is a safe place to park it and if the next time will be the time it burns to the ground.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10958819

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