2025 Ram 1500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has logged 197 electrical system complaints for the 2025 Ram 1500, 56% of all 351 complaints filed for the year. Owners report failures at a median of 5,400 miles, including fires, fuse box burnout, and instrument panel issues, with five related recalls issued.
- Electrical System complaints
- 197
- 56% of 351
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 5,400 mi
- Related recalls
- 5
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Fuse boxes reportedly burn out while driving, cutting power steering and braking assistance.
- Starters and related wiring have been linked to under-hood fires, in one case while the truck sat at a dealership.
- Backup camera screens flash to full brightness at night, blinding drivers when reversing.
- Front and rear parking sensors fail to work from new, with dealers unable to source parts.
- Check engine lights tied to multiple-cylinder misfires appear alongside dead batteries and stuck blind-spot-monitor indicators.
- Auto door lock functions disappear from the infotainment screen, preventing doors from locking while driving.
When 2025 Ram 1500 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 17, 2024, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2025 Ram 1500
- NHTSA 26V225000Apr 9, 2026Electrical System65,348 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 35D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V059000Feb 2, 2026Electrical System456,287 vehicles
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
Risk: Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V826000Dec 1, 2025Electrical System72,509 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
- NHTSA 25V231000Apr 10, 2025Electrical System10,423 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. A software error may cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to display on the instrument panel.
Risk: An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30C.
- NHTSA 24V942000Dec 19, 2024Electrical System53 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. Incorrect headlight module software may cause the headlights to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the headlight module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D4B.
Electrical System complaints by 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems on the 2025 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA lists 197 electrical system complaints for the 2025 Ram 1500, which is 56% of the 351 total complaints filed for the model year.
- At what mileage do 2025 Ram 1500 electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints is 5,400 miles, indicating these issues often surface early in ownership.
- Is there a recall for the 2025 Ram 1500 electrical system?
- Yes. NHTSA lists five electrical system recalls covering the 2025 Ram 1500, including instrument panel software errors, a trailer tow module replacement, and a headlight module software fix.
- Have electrical issues caused fires or crashes on the 2025 Ram 1500?
- Among the electrical system complaints, NHTSA records include 2 crashes and 3 fires, with no injuries reported.
- What kind of electrical failures do owners describe most?
- Owners describe fuse box burnouts that cut steering and brake assist, backup camera screens blinding drivers at night, non-functioning parking sensors, and instrument cluster or headlight software errors tied to recalls.