2015 Ram 2500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 31 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Ram 2500, 14% of its 214 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 39,727 miles. A related recall, campaign 18V332000, addresses electrical/powertrain software on this and other FCA models.
- Electrical System complaints
- 31
- 14% of 214
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 39,727 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Instrument panel and dash lighting fail to illuminate or flicker while driving, especially in cold weather.
- The ignition switch can be bumped by the driver's knee, unexpectedly shutting off the engine while underway.
- Some owners report the gear shift indicator shows reverse while the truck sits in park, locking the key and preventing the engine from starting or the shifter from moving.
- The ignition switch itself has failed, leaving the vehicle unable to start, the steering wheel unlocked, and the gear shift movable without the key present.
- Owners describe the vehicle losing power and shutting off while driving, with brakes becoming unresponsive during the event.
- Some owners were notified of electrical system recalls but reported that replacement parts were unavailable for an extended period.
When 2015 Ram 2500 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 10, 2015, latest Feb 12, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Ram 2500
- NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Electrical System complaints by 2500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does the 2015 Ram 2500 have?
- NHTSA lists 31 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Ram 2500, making up 14% of the 214 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2015 Ram 2500?
- Yes. Campaign 18V332000, reported May 17, 2018, covers the Electrical System and involves a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module for several FCA vehicles including the 2015 Ram 2500.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2015 Ram 2500 is 39,727 miles.
- Did the electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?
- Among the sampled complaints, NHTSA data for this model year shows 1 crash and 2 fires reported across all complaint areas, with no injuries reported.