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Ram 2500 Regular Cab Electrical problems by year

71 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Ram 2500 Regular Cab's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest 2500 Regular Cab electrical complaints

2023 Ram 2500 Regular CabSteeringElectrical systemLights

Vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign 23V799000 (FCA Recall B2A/D5A) for the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM). The remedy has failed. The multifunction stalk continues to exhibit the exact defect: high beams inadvertently activate when using turn signals, and the self-canceling feature fails. The software flash did not resolve the issue, and the physical module has not been replaced, creating an active nighttime driving hazard.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11766883
2022 Ram 2500 Regular CabTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently went into LIMP Mode and failed to accelerate as needed. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The failure failed to be self-corrected after the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was informed that the failure was electrical, and an unknown sensor was replaced; however, the failure...

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persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who discovered a leak in the transmission pump. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and directed the contact to the dealer to have the transmission replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 11750317
2022 Ram 2500 Regular CabBrakesElectrical system

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the messages "Auto Park Disabled", "Service Electronic Stability Control", and "Trailer Brake System" were displayed. Additionally, while hauling a camper, the message "Trailer Brakes Disabled" was displayed, and the trailer brakes became inoperable. After restarting the vehicle, the failure was self-corrected, and the trailer brakes operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the cause of the failures was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Electrical systemNHTSA 11747220
2022 Ram 2500 Regular CabElectrical system

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the trailer wiring pigtail produced only 9 to 10 volts to the trailer lights and brake system. Even when the brake pedal was depressed, the voltage output was insufficient. While towing a trailer, the trailer brakes failed to operate adequately. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified, and a claim was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11739071
2023 Ram 2500 Regular CabTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

This complaint notes two separate safety problems for the 2023 Ram 2500 Tradesman. 1) Transmission leak. "Heavy transmission leak" noted by dealer during normal service. Apparently so common that the seals are on back order. Was caught at 35453 miles so covered by warranty, but any issues related to the leak I am told will not be covered once they fix the leak. I have read this common leak has been known to cause pressure issues and fires. 2) Electrical issue related to key fob. Since the truck was brand new, an...

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error message would light up the dash indicating "Key Fob not detected" This would happen when trying to start the truck and while driving. This has left me stranded several times from not starting the truck and having to wait an hour to get truck to recognize key fob. While driving, truck will go into limp mode until you park, turn off the truck, and restart with the same key fob. Have brought to the dealer many times. they state low battery. I pay for them to put in new battery. before I leave the dealership the problem still shows up. They have replaced the key fob twice now. The last time at 35453 miles. Dealer says Problem out of their control after 500 more miles at 36000 when warranty is up. If the truck stops working while driving because of key fob I am out of a truck? Both issues are safety concerns.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 11738397
2022 Ram 2500 Regular CabElectrical systemEngine & coolingFire

My truck was started in the morning and as it sat idle in the driveway I started attaching my trailer. By the time I got the trailer attached(20 seconds) there was smoke pouring out from under the hood. I immediately turned off the truck popped the hood and it was engulfed in flames. I was able to put out the fire with the garden hose. No check engine lights, no warning lights on dash, and I had just got it back from the dealership 2 days earlier and it passed a safety inspection before I picked it up. Im not sure what component failed but whatever did caused a fire

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11733784
2022 Ram 2500 Regular CabElectrical systemLightsBrakesCrash

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? FACTORY TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL UNIT. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? BRAKE CONTROL INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO WORK. NOT ABLE TO STOP 15,000 LB TRAILER. WEIGHT PUSHS VEICHLE OUT OF CONTROL. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? NEVER DOES IT FOR THE DEALER OR INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER AND THEY TOW MY TRAILER AROUND SEVERAL TIMES. Has the vehicle...

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or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? DEALER & SERVICE CENTER Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? NO NO HOW DO I GET HELP IT IS A 2022 RAM 2500 BROUGHT NEW BY ME AND STARTED HAVING TROUBLE OFF AND ON SINCE THE FIRST 1,000 MILES AND NOW HAVE 26,000 MILES. I READ ABOUT THE RECALLS ON THE 2024 2025 RAM 2500 3500 MODELS WITH AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM ON TWO DIFFERENT VENDORS MAKING CONTROLERS FOR FCA.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Service brakesNHTSA 11722127
2023 Ram 2500 Regular CabElectrical systemFire

The contact owned a 2023 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in his driveway, it had spontaneously caught fire. The contact had been alerted by a neighbor when the contact observed the vehicle engulfed in flames from the front end into the passenger cabin. The contact stated that the fire department was called and extinguished the fire using water and chemicals. The contact stated that his insurance provider had declared the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was still in his driveway. The...

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contact stated that the heat from the fire had damaged the driveway and the garage. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V060000 (Electrical System). When the contact checked his VIN, it was not part of the recall selection. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11709743
2022 Ram 2500 Regular CabElectrical systemAirbagsDriver assistance

My screen on my truck went out and had to be reset manually, next my heated steering wheel stopped working. The problem is the cool spring in my steering wheel. Upon research there is a common problem with this said coil spring. This can cause multiple problems including loss of air bag function and front end collision indicator which comes on time to time saying it's disabled due to this same said coil. Why this is not a recall and the owner's responsibility is unknown. There is also no indicator telling you if the airbag may or may not deploy when need from this issue.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Air bags · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11698071
2022 Ram 2500 Regular CabSteeringElectrical systemAirbags

Clock spring in steering column Clock spring controls: Buttons on steering wheel Heated steering wheel Turn signals/lights Air bag in steering wheel My issue was just starting at making the heated steering wheel not work. And could potentially effect the other functionalities (ram had a previous recall on later models) This was reproduced at the service center Not sure if it was inspected by anyone besides dealership and myself No warning lamps. And problem started 2 days before this submission

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Air bagsNHTSA 11694702
2022 Ram 2500 Regular CabElectrical systemEngine & coolingFire

We are the subrogees of State Farm mutual Insurance. We are reporting that on 7/31/24 the insured vehicle a 2022 Ram 2500 caught fire due to electrical issue while being driving on the highway in Baltimore, maryland INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11689416
2022 Ram 2500 Regular CabElectrical system

While towing a (new) travel trailer, the trailer brakes stop working intermittently. The local RAM dealer could not find any problems. A DTC code C10C7-19 was discovered with no way to repair according to the Ram dealer. I contacted the RV dealer about this problem. They said they have never seen this problem. Test were made on the electrical brake system, All wiring and brakes checked OK. I do not feel safe towing not knowing if my brakes will work or not.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11685035
2022 Ram 2500 Regular CabElectrical system

Crankshaft position sensor went out at highway speed pulling a 5th wheel. Truck shut down in traffic and all power was lost. The throttle position engine light came on and the truck overheated and completely shut down nearly causing a high speed crash on I/40 east of amarillo. The 5th wheel was 17000 pounds and the truck had 37000 miles on it. The dealer (Lipscomb Dodge Elk City , OK) advised it was the crankshaft position sensor and that it was on the same circuit as numerous other sensors that are vital to...

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keeping the engine running and the truck operating safely. The truck is available for inspection, and now has a loud ticking noise (possibly an injector, lifter, or exhaust leak due to the over heating caused by the faulty sensor.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11679727
2022 Ram 2500 Regular CabElectrical systemDriver assistance

The radio screen will cut out and turn black randomly but will continue playing music. When this occurs, the screen will not turn back on even if the truck is put in reverse. This is a serious safety concern since the back up camera is inoperative. This has happened three separate times in the past month, and I have video of two instances that was provided to the dealership.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Back over preventionNHTSA 11664520
2022 Ram 2500 Regular CabElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

I was out plowing when my wipers stopped working. brought it in for service and they first said the wiper motor was bad cost for diagnoices was $169.00 issue was not the motor. after second trip for service they found a defaulty fuse box additional charge over $800.00. I have read severl other complaints about the fuse boxes causing issues such as lose fuses etc. Repair Estimate Service Advisor Jonnah Matthews (031) [email protected] PREPARED FOR [[redacted]] [[redacted]] Date 03/29/2025 03:53 PM 2022 Ram...

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RAM PICKUP 2500 VIN [[redacted]] Mileage 40,478 RO# [[redacted]] Service Name Price [Primary]: DIAG2 - STANDARD DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM STANDARD DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WIPER MOTOR IS INOP, WIPERS WILL NOT WIPE. INSTALLED IN ANOTHER TRUCK AND IT WORKED OKAY, PLEASE CHECK $0.00 Fuses: fuse box $798.88 Printed on March 29, 2025 Quote expires on April 28, 2025 Subtotal $798.88 Total $798.88 McGee Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Barre 1365 U.S. Route 302 Barre, VT 05641 8024764724 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11651500

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