2025 Ram 1500 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 191 complaints for the 2025 Ram 1500, 28% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 191 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 5,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 22 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 5,000 miles, and 93% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Truck was with the dealership for two weeks, they took it on a test drive. When they got back to the dealership, the truck caught on fire which they stated was "blown up starter"
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel went black. The contact stated that the failure had occurred during high outdoor temperatures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
Other problems reported for the 2025 Ram 1500
- Engine 82 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 73 complaints
- Lighting 62 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 49 complaints
- Brakes 44 complaints
- Lane departure 37 complaints
- Fuel system 24 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints