Dodge RAM 2500 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 518 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Dodge RAM 2500 across 18 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (131). The words owners use most often: “turn signal” (12% of reports).
- 518electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 50%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Turn signal: mentioned in 63 of 518 complaints (12%)
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 31 of 518 complaints (6%)
- Wiring harness: mentioned in 26 of 518 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the Dodge RAM 2500 at $1,300, and half of them between $870 and $1,400.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2006–2022), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 394 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 518 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 62 a fire, 3 an injury.
Dodge RAM 2500 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 2500 | 51 | 18% | 93,500 |
| 2011 RAM 2500 | 24 | 8% | 69,023 |
| 2010 RAM 2500 | 22 | 9% | 122,947 |
| 2009 RAM 2500 | 10 | 5% | 47,000 |
| 2008 RAM 2500 | 16 | 5% | 119,000 |
| 2007 RAM 2500 | 24 | 7% | 90,000 |
| 2006 RAM 2500 | 131 | 20% | 78,000 |
| 2005 RAM 2500 | 34 | 8% | 73,000 |
| 2004 RAM 2500 | 47 | 8% | 84,000 |
| 2003 RAM 2500 | 26 | 4% | 91,441 |
| 2002 RAM 2500 | 4 | 3% | 84,500 |
| 2001 RAM 2500 | 19 | 4% | 102,000 |
| 2000 RAM 2500 | 10 | 5% | 68,000 |
| 1999 RAM 2500 | 16 | 5% | 86,000 |
| 1998 RAM 2500 | 15 | 7% | 100,000 |
| 1997 RAM 2500 | 18 | 8% | 145,000 |
| 1996 RAM 2500 | 26 | 9% | 145,000 |
| 1995 RAM 2500 | 25 | 9% | 161,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Model years: 2006, 2007
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.
Risk: Broken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P80.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle was parked and turned off for 4 days. Spontaneously combusted from the engine bay. Local fire department extinguished. No open recalls found, indicating an un-fused component failure.
In the past 6 months my steering and suspension components failed causing me to wreck and also somehow my engine bay deteriorated in turn having started a fire
The switch to start the vehicle has to be pushed down and turned at the same time. Vehicle starts but shuts the engine down when the key returns sometimes. On one occasion vehicle shut down while driving.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 133,000. The contact discovered that the mileage was 209,000 from an independent mechanic. The…
Approximatly 6 years ago My TIPM failed on my 2011 dodge ram 2500. It was not under warrenty so I replaced it myself not knowing this was an ongoing problem with dodge products. My TIPM is again failing. What can be done with it? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge RAM 2500s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 518 owner complaints about electrical system for the Dodge RAM 2500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge RAM 2500 electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the Dodge RAM 2500?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $870 and $1,400), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Dodge RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “turn signal”, in 63 of 518 complaints, followed by “ignition switch” (31).
Other Dodge RAM 2500 problems
- Steering problems (1,914)
- Suspension problems (840)
- Structure problems (623)
- Power Train problems (613)
- Air Bags problems (584)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (372)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (265)
- Exterior Lighting problems (263)
See all Dodge RAM 2500 problems.