2025 RAM 1500 electrical system problems
177 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2025 RAM 1500 — 51% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After towing module recall completed, the trailer towing light comes On showing up on the dash board in yellow requesting setup, then fades off. Twice happened. Folding mirror required three depressions of folding mirror button to open. Back up camera fails and shows blue screen, no back up image…”
filed Sep 17, 2026
“Vehicle repeatedly has issues starting, This has previously been identified as an Aux Drain issue. Vehicle checked my OEM however consistently reoccurs. This is not a suitable remedy for a 2 year old, OEM maintained vehicle.”
filed Sep 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A software error may cause the instrument panel display to failCampaign 26V225000 · Apr 9, 2026
- Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to…Campaign 26V059000 · Feb 2, 2026
- A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blankCampaign 25V826000 · Dec 1, 2025
- A software error may cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to display on the…Campaign 25V231000 · Apr 10, 2025
- Incorrect headlight module software may cause the headlights to become inoperativeCampaign 24V942000 · Dec 19, 2024
Related service bulletins
Mil On/Check Engine Lamp (CEL) On, Engine Runs Rough
S2418000012 REV.C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 31, 2026MODULE Air Bag Control CAUTION: If ORC contains active or stored B2207 DTC AND the vehicle contains a Pulse module (or other 3rd party non-approved devices, see below for more details) - DO NOT SUBMIT ORC WARRANTY…
9100867 Rev 1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 31, 2026PUMP, Auxiliary Coolant, High Temperature Before replacing the High Temperature Auxiliary Coolant Pump, please perform the following steps: 1) Key ON/OFF and let the after-run pump run for at least 20 minutes before…
9100861 Rev 4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 18, 2026Motor - window regulator
114072 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2026Motor - window regulator
114073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2026
Electrical System problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 45 | 49% |
| 2024 1500 | 28 | 39% |
| 2023 1500 | 67 | 34% |
| 2022 1500 | 187 | 31% |
| 2021 1500 | 197 | 29% |
| 2020 1500 | 160 | 26% |
| 2019 1500 | 379 | 26% |
| 2018 1500 | 159 | 24% |
| 2017 1500 | 109 | 13% |
| 2016 1500 | 192 | 12% |
| 2015 1500 | 157 | 11% |
| 2014 1500 | 244 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.