2025 Ram 2500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 24%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,600miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2025 Ram 2500, 24% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,600 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 own a 2025 Ram 2500 that is affected by Recall 03D involving the Trailer Brake Control Module. This recall is related to a potential failure of the trailer braking system and trailer lighting system, which creates a serious safety risk while towing. I regularly use this truck for towing, and due to this issue, the vehicle may not safely tow trailers, increasing the risk of an accident. I have experienced this issue while towing, all lights will shut off on my trailers and warnings that the trailer has been disconnected repeatedly pop up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11729962, filed 2026-04“Our 2025 Ram 2500 was purchased new in March 2026 with 41 miles. It had 17,254 miles on October 19. We completed a six week cross country trip towing a trailer without problems until September 25, 2026. September 25: The doors failed to lock automatically while driving above 35 mph. Neither key fob nor the interior electric lock switches worked, and the power windows failed. The engine and 12 inch screen remained on. Turning the truck off and restarting it did not restore these functions. As soon as we got home, we called our regular servicing dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11772405, filed 2026-10“The contact owns a 2025 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that during rainfall and car washes, water entered the vehicle cabin and caused electrical short circuits. …”
NHTSA complaint #11772103, filed 2026-10, 41,000 miles“The contact owns a 2025 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the trailer lights became inoperable. The contact stated that the trailer lights and trailer brake system failed to function properly. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to several dealers; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11725919, filed 2026-03, 2,200 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 10% |
| 2025 | 16 | 24% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 9 | 18% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2025 Ram 2500
40 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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