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2025 Ram 3500 Electrical System Problems

Electrical System complaints account for 29 of 42 total complaints on the 2025 Ram 3500, or 69% of all reported issues, the highest share of any model year listed. Median mileage at failure was 500 miles, and four related electrical recalls have been filed.

Electrical System complaints
29
69% of 42
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
500 mi
Related recalls
4

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Dashboard fills with warning lights (ABS, traction control, sensors) and the transmission becomes stuck in Drive, requiring both batteries to be disconnected to shut the truck off.
  • Rear wheel speed sensors on dually trucks with the 12-inch AAM rear axle fail to communicate with the computer, disabling ABS, automatic emergency braking, 4x4, stability control, and cruise control, and sometimes preventing the engine from starting.
  • Driving at highway speed triggers a sudden cascade of disabled safety systems including cruise control, traction control, 4wd, check engine, and anti-lock brakes, which stay disabled for a stretch of driving before clearing.
  • Seat belt reminder system fails to work for rear and front passenger seats, with dealers confirming the system was only built for the driver's seat.
  • Brake lights and turn signals stop functioning intermittently, tied to a notified recall campaign.
  • Trailer brake controller stops working mid-drive and displays a service message, disabling trailer braking capability.

When 2025 Ram 3500 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 25, 2025, latest Aug 28, 2026.

2025 Ram 3500 electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month6Aug 2025Oct 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026May 2026Aug 2026
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2025 to Aug 2026; peak Feb 2026 (6).

Electrical System recalls for the 2025 Ram 3500

  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 3500 model year

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

  1. 201317 (15%)
  2. 201427 (13%)
  3. 201522 (16%)
  4. 201612 (9%)
  5. 201733 (11%)
  6. 2018137 (17%)
  7. 201921 (16%)
  8. 20209 (8%)
  9. 202118 (29%)
  10. 202226 (14%)
  11. 20235 (29%)
  12. 202413 (30%)
  13. 202529 (69%)

Frequently asked questions

Are electrical problems common on the 2025 Ram 3500?
Yes. Electrical System complaints make up 29 of the 42 total complaints filed for the 2025 Ram 3500, a 69% share, higher than any other model year in the data.
Is there a recall for the 2025 Ram 3500 electrical system?
Yes, there are four related recalls: 26V225000 and 25V826000 for instrument panel software errors, 26V059000 for a trailer tow module replacement, and 25V297000 for a gear selection display software error.
At what mileage do electrical failures happen on the 2025 Ram 3500?
NHTSA lists a median mileage at failure of 500 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2025 Ram 3500.
Do the 2025 Ram 3500 electrical issues involve crashes or fires?
No. NHTSA data for this model year shows 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to the reported electrical complaints.

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.