2015 Ram 2500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 13%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,864miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 Ram 2500, 13% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,864 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I bumped the ignition key with my knee while driving 75 MPH ; the engine died. I had to come to a complete stop, put the vehicle in park, and press on the brake to restart the engine. I lost power steering while pulling a load in heavy traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11244067, filed 2019-08, 37,000 miles“The key and the ignition switch are located such that my right knee can bump the key in the ignition and turn the vehicle off while it is running... Like the GM ignition issue that caused such a stir.... My truck had turned off once already this way while it was running since I bought the truck new on july 22, 2015, I told my dealer who said to call Ram customer care, which I did and they just said they had no recall notice. …”
NHTSA complaint #10783715, filed 2015-10, 500 miles“I went out to the garage and started the truck on 2/19/2019 to leave on vacation. I drove approximately one mile and turned the engine off. Upon returning to the truck, the engine would not start and the dash said wrong key fob. Waited 15 minutes no start and one hour later still would not start had it towed in for service. The diagnostic testing showed the key fob lost code for the ignition. Code b1a7b-01 ignm general electrical failure. This is the second time that has happened to this truck. The other time was in july, 2016. …”
NHTSA complaint #11176095, filed 2019-02, 39,727 miles“I drove home from work,parked ,took a shower did some honey dues at home then.went out to due some shopping and in like a two hour spand my truck dash melted burned alot of stuff...thank god nobody was driving when it happened!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10724640, filed 2015-06, 2,160 miles“The navigation does not track my vehicle properly. The key fobs fail over 50% of the time. The uconnect application on my phone fails to work over 50% of the time and truck will not start, lock or unlock. The truck says the key fob left the vehicle when it is still in the vehicle causing a safety concern when driving. Even with new batteries in the fobs. The updates have failed different times due to something called the sierra bolo wireless card. The more and more I have explored what could be the issue, the more cases like this I see and wondering why there is no recall on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11383795, filed 2020-12, 40,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V332000May 17, 2018Chrysler (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…Covers: Ram 2500 2014–2018, 1500 2014–2019, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014–2018 +12 more
- 15V461000Jul 23, 2015Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and…Covers: Ram 2500 2013–2015, 1500 2013–2015, 3500 2013–2015 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 11037599Sep 21, 2026AIR CLEANER - NONE Instruction to Dealers while ordering the PN# 68137142AD. 1. If the Air Cleaner Assembly is functional and only the MAF Sensor has failed, the dealer should…
- 11033975Jun 12, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11033308May 29, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 11030026Mar 3, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
- 11030025Mar 3, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
- 11026651Dec 10, 2025Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders: Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order"68" part number for New unsold…
- 11025513Nov 7, 2025Front Axle Disconnect (FAD) Electrical Connector Design Change On Replacement Axle Assemblies.
- 11021585Jul 28, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 11019776Jun 12, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 11017451May 1, 2025LAMP - DOME
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 34% |
| 2025 | 40 | 61% |
| 2024 | 12 | 20% |
| 2023 | 10 | 20% |
| 2022 | 61 | 34% |
| 2021 | 35 | 32% |
| 2020 | 20 | 12% |
| 2019 | 29 | 15% |
| 2018 | 476 | 18% |
| 2017 | 121 | 17% |
| 2016 | 38 | 15% |
| 2015 | 28 | 13% |
| 2014 | 42 | 12% |
| 2013 | 41 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ram 2500
44 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
11 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology