2015 RAM 2500 Electrical System Problems
- 11
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 11 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Drivers and passenger windows do not raise or lower but the back seat windows on both sides raise and lower fine. The outside mirrors will not retrack and the radio does not turn off when the key is turned off and removed, even if to get out of the truck and use the remote and lock the doors the radio remains on, the only way to turn it off is using radio knob to turn it off. The remote start only allows the truck…
ODI 11254207
Electrical System
When i bumped the ignition key with my knee while driving 75 mph ; the engine died. I had to come to a complete stop, put the vehicle in park, and press on the brake to restart the engine. I lost power steering while pulling a load in heavy traffic.
ODI 11244067
Electrical System
I went out to the garage and started the truck on 2/19/2019 to leave on vacation. I drove approximately one mile and turned the engine off. Upon returning to the truck, the engine would not start and the dash said wrong key fob. Waited 15 minutes no start and one hour later still would not start had it towed in for service. The diagnostic testing showed the key fob lost code for the ignition. Code b1a7b-01 ignm…
ODI 11176095
Electrical System · Engine
While your driving the vel shuts off and you lose power the brakes dont work and you cant drive the vel its happen 3 time in the last week the dealer said it is nothing plus they said theres no recall on anything
ODI 11109506
Electrical System
Wire harness chafed causing the bcm to short out and lost use of fuel gaug.
ODI 11072097
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Wheels
I [xxx] went to [xxx] and talked to [xxx] to have fixed because of these recalls that i have gotten on my work van and he said that i would have to leave my work van for 2-3 days to get it fixed which i think is absolutely not ok. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10916156
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 2500. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The contact also stated that the vehicle could be placed into gear when the key was not in the ignition, and the steering wheel would not lock. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the gear shifter…
ODI 10926090
Electrical System
Either from a cold start or while started and in park, but always stationary, the gear shift indicator will indicate in reverse, but the truck is in park. So, now the key can not be turned off and removed nor can the key be turned to start the engine, and the gear shift can not be moved unless the over ride button is pressed, but the engine can not still be started. It will reset and be able to be started after a…
ODI 10908092
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16e039000 (electrical system, exterior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10904432
Electrical System
The key and the ignition switch are located such that my right knee can bump the key in the ignition and turn the vehicle off while it is running... Like the gm ignition issue that caused such a stir.... My truck had turned off once already this way while it was running since i bought the truck new on july 22, 2015, i told my dealer who said to call ram customer care, which i did and they just said they had no…
ODI 10783715
Air Bags · Electrical System
I drove home from work,parked ,took a shower did some honey dues at home then.went out to due some shopping and in like a two hour spand my truck dash melted burned alot of stuff...thank god nobody was driving when it happened!!!!!
Fire reported
ODI 10724640