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2025 Ram 2500 Electrical System Problems

The Electrical System accounts for 39 of 62 complaints (63%) filed on the 2025 Ram 2500, the highest share among model years listed. Four related recalls cover instrument cluster software and trailer tow module issues, with a reported median mileage at failure of 2,200 miles.

Electrical System complaints
39
63% of 62
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
2,200 mi
Related recalls
4

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Instrument cluster or digital dash intermittently goes dark while driving, sometimes taking minutes to restart and briefly disabling ADAS and gauge readouts.
  • Vehicle unexpectedly shuts off at low speed and prompts the driver to shift into park before it can be restarted, with no stored computer codes.
  • Trailer wiring problems cause marker, brake, or turn signal lights to malfunction or flash improperly when towing.
  • Turn signal occasionally re-engages on the opposite side after a quick turn is completed.
  • Instrument cluster fails completely, leaving the truck stuck with ignition-on symptoms, no speedometer or warning lights, and the push-to-start button unresponsive.
  • Navigation and driver display screens intermittently go blank while the vehicle is running.

When 2025 Ram 2500 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 14, 2025, latest Aug 19, 2026.

2025 Ram 2500 electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month6May 2025Aug 2025Oct 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026May 2026Jul 2026
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2025 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2026 (6).

Electrical System recalls for the 2025 Ram 2500

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. NHTSA 25V297000May 8, 2025Electrical System778 vehicles

    Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles equipped with a 3.5" cluster and column shifter. A software error may cause the gear selection display to be inaccurate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

    Risk: An inaccurate gear selection display may mislead the driver as to what gear is actually selected, leading to unexpected vehicle movement and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 36C.

Electrical System complaints by 2500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201345 (25%)
  2. 201445 (13%)
  3. 201531 (14%)
  4. 201640 (16%)
  5. 2017124 (18%)
  6. 2018478 (18%)
  7. 201930 (16%)
  8. 202020 (12%)
  9. 202136 (33%)
  10. 202261 (34%)
  11. 202315 (31%)
  12. 202412 (20%)
  13. 202539 (63%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2025 Ram 2500?
NHTSA lists 39 Electrical System complaints out of 62 total complaints filed for the 2025 Ram 2500, or 63% of all complaints for the year — the highest share recorded among the model years in this data.
Is there a recall for the 2025 Ram 2500 electrical system?
Yes. NHTSA lists four related recalls: campaigns 26V225000 and 25V826000 for instrument panel software errors, 26V059000 for a trailer tow module replacement, and 25V297000 for a gear-selection display software error on models with a 3.5-inch cluster.
At what mileage do these electrical failures usually happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 2,200 miles.
Did any 2025 Ram 2500 electrical complaints involve a fire?
NHTSA records one fire report among these complaints and zero crashes or injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.