2022 RAM 2500 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2022 RAM 2500, 34% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 47,696 miles. The words owners use most often: “power train electrical” (16% of reports).
- 61electrical system complaints
- 47,696median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 53%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.
- Power train electrical: mentioned in 10 of 61 complaints (16%)
- Trailer brakes: mentioned in 6 of 61 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 7 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 61 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 4 a fire.
RAM 2500 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 10 | 37% | 250 |
| 2025 2500 | 38 | 60% | 2,200 |
| 2024 2500 | 12 | 20% | 6,023 |
| 2023 2500 | 10 | 20% | 34,500 |
| 2022 2500 | 61 | 34% | 47,696 |
| 2021 2500 | 35 | 32% | 48,000 |
| 2020 2500 | 20 | 12% | 25,750 |
| 2019 2500 | 29 | 15% | 7,425 |
| 2018 2500 | 476 | 18% | 37,000 |
| 2017 2500 | 121 | 17% | 52,000 |
| 2016 2500 | 38 | 15% | 23,500 |
| 2015 2500 | 28 | 13% | 39,864 |
| 2014 2500 | 42 | 12% | 13,000 |
| 2013 2500 | 41 | 23% | 44,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Electrical system:wiring:relays/solenoidsPark outside
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.
Risk: An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for Phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for Phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 28, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21V-798.
Electrical system:wiring:relays/solenoidsPark outside
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the vehicle has been remedied. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay ("Relay"); if FCA US Recall ID Y08 (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-163) is open, then insulating material will be applied to the Relay after inspection. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y76. This recall has been superseded by 23V060.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the messages âAuto Park Disabledâ, âService Electronic Stability Controlâ, and âTrailer Brake Systemâ were displayed. Additionally, while hauling a camper, the message âTrailer Brakes Disabledâ…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 RAM 2500s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 61 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2022 RAM 2500 (34% of the 181 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 RAM 2500 electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 47,696 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2022 RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “power train electrical”, in 10 of 61 complaints, followed by “trailer brakes” (6).
Other 2022 RAM 2500 problems
- Power Train problems (50)
See all 2022 RAM 2500 problems or electrical system problems across all 2500 years.