2022 Ram 2500 electrical system problems

Related recalls

• Recall 23V060000Feb 9, 2023302,067 vehiclesPark outside
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS

  Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.

  Risk: An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for Phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for Phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 28, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21V-798.

• Recall 21V798000Oct 14, 2021131,177 vehiclesPark outside
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS

  Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

  Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the vehicle has been remedied. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay ("Relay"); if FCA US Recall ID Y08 (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-163) is open, then insulating material will be applied to the Relay after inspection. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y76. This recall has been superseded by 23V060.

What owners say

1. Filed Jul 14, 2026120,000 miTXElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently went into LIMP Mode and failed to accelerate as needed. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The failure failed to be self-corrected after the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was informed that the failure was electrical, and an unknown sensor…

   NHTSA complaint #11750317 · source
2. Filed Jun 29, 202665,000 miMSBrakesElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the messages “Auto Park Disabled”, “Service Electronic Stability Control”, and “Trailer Brake System” were displayed. Additionally, while hauling a camper, the message “Trailer Brakes Disabled” was displayed, and the trailer brakes became inoperable. After restarting the vehicle, the failure was self-corrected, and the trailer brakes operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the local…

   NHTSA complaint #11747220 · source
3. Filed May 20, 2026110,000 miGAElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the trailer wiring pigtail produced only 9 to 10 volts to the trailer lights and brake system. Even when the brake pedal was depressed, the voltage output was insufficient. While towing a trailer, the trailer brakes failed to operate adequately. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified, and…

   NHTSA complaint #11739071 · source
4. Filed Apr 25, 2026ILFireElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   My truck was started in the morning and as it sat idle in the driveway I started attaching my trailer. By the time I got the trailer attached(20 seconds) there was smoke pouring out from under the hood. I immediately turned off the truck popped the hood and it was engulfed in flames. I was able to put out the fire with the garden hose. No check engine lights, no warning lights on dash, and I had just got it back from the dealership 2 days earlier and it passed a safety…

   NHTSA complaint #11733784 · source
5. Filed Mar 4, 2026PACrashBrakesElectrical SystemLighting

   What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? FACTORY TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL UNIT. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? BRAKE CONTROL INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO WORK. NOT ABLE TO STOP 15,000 LB TRAILER. WEIGHT PUSHS VEICHLE OUT OF CONTROL. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? NEVER DOES IT FOR THE DEALER OR INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER AND THEY TOW MY TRAILER…

   NHTSA complaint #11722127 · source
6. Filed Nov 7, 2025OHAirbagsDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   My screen on my truck went out and had to be reset manually, next my heated steering wheel stopped working. The problem is the cool spring in my steering wheel. Upon research there is a common problem with this said coil spring. This can cause multiple problems including loss of air bag function and front end collision indicator which comes on time to time saying it’s disabled due to this same said coil. Why this is not a recall and the owner’s responsibility is unknown.…

   NHTSA complaint #11698071 · source
7. Filed Oct 21, 2025WIAirbagsElectrical SystemSteering

   Clock spring in steering column Clock spring controls: Buttons on steering wheel Heated steering wheel Turn signals/lights Air bag in steering wheel My issue was just starting at making the heated steering wheel not work. And could potentially effect the other functionalities (ram had a previous recall on later models) This was reproduced at the service center Not sure if it was inspected by anyone besides dealership and myself No warning lamps. And problem started 2 days…

   NHTSA complaint #11694702 · source
8. Filed Sep 24, 2025WAFireElectrical SystemEngine

   We are the subrogees of State Farm mutual Insurance. We are reporting that on 7/31/24 the insured vehicle a 2022 Ram 2500 caught fire due to electrical issue while being driving on the highway in Baltimore, maryland INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint #11689416 · source
9. Filed Sep 4, 2025ILElectrical System

   While towing a (new) travel trailer, the trailer brakes stop working intermittently. The local RAM dealer could not find any problems. A DTC code C10C7-19 was discovered with no way to repair according to the Ram dealer. I contacted the RV dealer about this problem. They said they have never seen this problem. Test were made on the electrical brake system, All wiring and brakes checked OK. I do not feel safe towing not knowing if my brakes will work or not.

   NHTSA complaint #11685035 · source
10. Filed Aug 10, 2025TXElectrical System

    Crankshaft position sensor went out at highway speed pulling a 5th wheel. Truck shut down in traffic and all power was lost. The throttle position engine light came on and the truck overheated and completely shut down nearly causing a high speed crash on I/40 east of amarillo. The 5th wheel was 17000 pounds and the truck had 37000 miles on it. The dealer (Lipscomb Dodge Elk City , OK) advised it was the crankshaft position sensor and that it was on the same circuit as…

    NHTSA complaint #11679727 · source
11. Filed Jun 3, 2025TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    The radio screen will cut out and turn black randomly but will continue playing music. When this occurs, the screen will not turn back on even if the truck is put in reverse. This is a serious safety concern since the back up camera is inoperative. This has happened three separate times in the past month, and I have video of two instances that was provided to the dealership.

    NHTSA complaint #11664520 · source
12. Filed Mar 29, 2025VTElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

    I was out plowing when my wipers stopped working. brought it in for service and they first said the wiper motor was bad cost for diagnoices was $169.00 issue was not the motor. after second trip for service they found a defaulty fuse box additional charge over $800.00. I have read severl other complaints about the fuse boxes causing issues such as lose fuses etc. Repair Estimate Service Advisor Jonnah Matthews (031) [email removed] PREPARED FOR [XXX] [XXX] Date 03/29/2025…

    NHTSA complaint #11651500 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology