2025 Ram 2500: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 38 owner complaints for the 2025 Ram 2500 that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770227 (filed 10/09/2026): “Drove down a paved road in the legal speed limit (30mph). hit a bump in the pavement and the dash had large amounts of disabled codes popping up: airbag disabled, emergency braking disabled, power steering disabled, blind spots need service, traction control. brought it to a ram dealership where the…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11757982 (filed 08/19/2026): “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…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11750570 (filed 07/15/2026): “The contact owns a 2025 ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving after the dealer completed the recall repair under nhtsa campaign number: 26v059000 (exterior lighting, electrical system); a message asking whether the driver wanted to connect a fifth-wheel or a conventional trailer was displa…”
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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