2023 Ram 2500: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2023 Ram 2500 that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11766883 (filed 09/25/2026): “Vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign 23v799000 (fca recall b2a/d5a) for the steering column control module (sccm). the remedy has failed. the multifunction stalk continues to exhibit the exact defect: high beams inadvertently activate when using turn signals, and the self-canceling f…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11738397 (filed 05/17/2026): “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 t…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11709743 (filed 01/08/2026): “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 stat…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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