2024 Ram 2500: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints for the 2024 Ram 2500 that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11766269 (filed 09/22/2026): “While driving a phantom auto trailer light will come on and i am not tow anything. while towing phantom check brake wiring and trailer brake disconnected warning lights appear.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11747148 (filed 06/29/2026): “The contact owns a 2024 ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the trailer braking system failed to operate, slow the vehicle, or stop the trailer while the brake pedal was depressed. the contact stated that the trailer brake disconnected warning light was illuminat…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11735965 (filed 05/06/2026): “The vehicle experienced repeated electrical and no-start issues believed to be related to the rf/electrical communication system. the truck has been returned to the dealership repeatedly for this issue and recently spent approximately two months at the dealership for diagnosis and repair. after fina…”
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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