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2025 Ram 2500 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
40about this part
Share
61%of 66 total for the year
Median mileage
2,400miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the electrical system of the 2025 Ram 2500, 61% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,400 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 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.

“Instrument cluster would not turn on in the truck. I turned truck off 2 times and would not power on. I was unable to tell Speed, Fuel level, DEF level or any warning indicator that would have pop up if there was an issue with the truck. Once I made it to my destination came back 15 minutes later the cluster started working again.”

NHTSA complaint #11694457, filed 2025-10

“Driving by myself with no load at 12:15 in the afternoon with outside temperature at 80 degrees. Vehicle started to make a large screeching sound coming from engine bay. I pulled over into a parking lot and shut off engine. Vehicle continued to make screeching sound from engine bay; I opened hood to a billowing smoke that smelled like an electrical fire. Noise and significant smoke continued for several minutes with engine off and ignition in off position.”

NHTSA complaint #11757982, filed 2026-08

“Purchased above vehicle on 7/12/25. Was advised no towing for 1st 500 miles. At 712 miles, I hooked my fishing boat up to the truck to go fishing. Initially, truck did not recognize my boat trailer lights (marker and tail lights). My previous truck was a 2023 Ram 2500 rebel that never had an issue with connecting my boat trailer electrical system. All lights worked as should. I still have the same boat trailer as previous(2020 shore lander trailer with led lights). …”

NHTSA complaint #11679052, filed 2025-08

“I have a 2025 ram 2500 diesel, and I use it to tow, as I am a farmer, and have a farm. I pull stock trailers, my tractor, and other trailers associated with my farm. I took my truck in for the trailer tow module recall to be done over 4 months ago, and they said they had to order the part and would call once it came in. It has now been over 4 months, I have called the dealer to follow up, and keep getting the same answer. The part hasn't arrived yet, and they will call me when it comes in. …”

NHTSA complaint #11745154, filed 2026-06

“My Trailer Control Module failed when I hooked my travel trailer up to my truck to tow for a weekend trip. This was the first time I hooked my 2018 travel trailer to my truck. The lights started blinking erratically and then the module quit responding completely and I was not able to tow without brakes and lights. There is a new recall issued for this part but my VIN isn’t showing up as eligible. I was forced to pay out of pocket to have my TCM replaced because they tried to blame my trailer. The trailer worked fine on my 2016 Ram 2500. …”

NHTSA complaint #11716706, filed 2026-02

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261034%
20254061%
20241220%
20231020%
20226134%
20213532%
20202012%
20192915%
201847618%
201712117%
20163815%
20152813%
20144212%
20134123%

Other parts of the 2025 Ram 2500

Exterior lighting
16 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2025 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