2023 Ram 2500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 20%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,500miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 Ram 2500, 20% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving I get a return for service and all my dash lights and rear view mirror goes blank with light flashing and aural warning. Have taken to dealer and they replace backup camera, simplest fix for them, then it did it again when I picked up and continues to do while driving home. I have not driven in over 4 months waiting on parts which Ram says are not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11587922, filed 2024-05“Grid Heater Relay failure. From my understanding this problem is an issue across the United States. The grid heater on the 6.7L diesels has a bolt that welds itself off and can go into the intake causing an engine failure. Recently Dodge has told me that this is not covered under a power train warranty. There is no other remedy they provide other than spending $800+ for a aftermarket part to replace the OEM grid heater.”
NHTSA complaint #11623749, filed 2024-11“This complaint notes two separate safety problems for the 2023 Ram 2500 Tradesman. 1) Transmission leak. Heavy transmission leak noted by dealer during normal service. Apparently so common that the seals are on back order. Was caught at 35453 miles so covered by warranty, but any issues related to the leak I am told will not be covered once they fix the leak. I have read this common leak has been known to cause pressure issues and fires. 2) Electrical issue related to key fob. …”
NHTSA complaint #11738397, filed 2026-05“Headlight high beams turn on with left turn signal, also when actuating the high beams it turns on the left turn signal. You can not signal left without blinding other traffic with the high beams. No service lamps, happened since I bought the truck new. Ram has failed to service the vehicle and fix the issue. 3 trips to the dealer and 2 conversations with ram cares.”
NHTSA complaint #11539516, filed 2023-08“The contact owned a 2023 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in his driveway, it had spontaneously caught fire. The contact had been alerted by a neighbor when the contact observed the vehicle engulfed in flames from the front end into the passenger cabin. The contact stated that the fire department was called and extinguished the fire using water and chemicals. The contact stated that his insurance provider had declared the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was still in his driveway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11709743, filed 2026-01, 57,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V060000Feb 9, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo…Covers: Ram 2500 2021–2023, 3500 2021–2023, 5500 2021–2023 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11037344Sep 8, 2026Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
- 11036364Aug 18, 2026Switch and bezel - front door
- 11036363Aug 18, 2026Switch and bezel - front door
- 11035981Jul 29, 2026Sensor - turbocharger speed
- 11035980Jul 29, 2026Sensor - turbocharger speed
- 11035315Jul 22, 2026R1H UBQ/UEQ Intermittent HVAC Page Lockup Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Intermittently the HVAC page on the Display Screen Module will change…
- 11035162Jul 17, 2026Air Handling Performance Test (APT) Availability In wiTECH Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one…
- 11035047Jul 11, 2026Air Handling Performance Test (APT) Availability In wiTECH Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one…
- 11035065Jul 6, 2026Front Fog Lamp RT 1) If the lamp contains moisture, do not replace it immediately. Turn the fog lamp on for one hour and inspect it afterward. Refer to 23-008-25 Rev.A. Exterior…
- 11034926Jul 6, 2026Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
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 2023 Ram 2500
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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