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2025 RAM 3500 electrical problems
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Owners of the 2025 RAM 3500 have filed 18 NHTSA complaints about the electrical at roughly $850 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of October 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.See electrical across all vehicles →
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 35D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical on this vehicle — documented
repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall
(it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service Bulletin9100928Oct 2026
TPMS full assembly(core & Stem To support proper failure analysis and validation, dealers must return the complete TPMS sensor assembly when submitting a claim related to a TPMS leak concern. Claims submitted with TPMS sensors that are missing the valve core and/or stem components will be considered incomplete and will not be eligible for evaluation. As a reminder, the complete Tire Pressure Monitor, including the valve stem should be returned., the claim will be rejected and subject to warranty chargeback, as Stellantis cannot perform a comprehensive root cause analysis without all original components of the assembly.
TPMS full assembly(core & Stem To support proper failure analysis and validation, dealers must return the complete TPMS sensor assembly when submitting a claim related to a TPMS leak concern. Claims submitted with TPMS sensors that are missing the valve core and/or stem components will be considered incomplete and will not be eligible for evaluation. As a reminder, the complete Tire Pressure Monitor, including the valve stem should be returned., the claim will be rejected and subject to warranty chargeback, as Stellantis cannot perform a comprehensive root cause analysis without all original components of the assembly.
WIRELESS CHARGER Welcome GREEN LED not turning ON after multiple IGN ON/OFF without sleep cycle and no phone on the charging pads. Part numbers affected: 68630089AA 68630088AB 68649038AA Welcome Green LED turns on for 1 second after multiple IGN ON/OFF without sleep cycle and no phone on the charging pad. Intent of this condition is to notify the customer/dealership that the Wireless Charging Pad is ready to charge. Do not report as warranty claim, no impact to wireless charger functionality. Part numbers affected: 68630089AB 68630088AD 68649038AB Advice to dealership: Do no replace wireless charger PNs 68630089AA,68630088AB,68649038AA if no Welcome GREEN LED is seen after multiple IGN ON/OF
Max Tow Right and Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensors Inoperable Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● C003A-62 - Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - Signal Compare Failure. ● C0037-62 - Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - Signal Compare Failure. ● C003A-2F - Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - Signal Erratic. ● C0037-2F - Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - Signal Erratic. Customers may comment on one or more of the following: ● The check engine light is illuminated. ● The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) light is illuminated. ● The Traction Control System (TCS) light is illumin
Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor Water Intrusion ’s VIN MUST be listed in VIP or your RSU VIN list. NOTE: This bulletin applies to ● The Vehicle MUST be built on or before February 16, 2026 (MDH North America, Enlarged 0216XX). Europe, Middle East & ● The vehicle MUST be equipped with a 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Africa, and India & Asia Diesel Engine (Sales Codes ETM or ETN). Pacific markets. CUSTOMER Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● P2482-00 - Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High - Bank 1 Sensor 5. Customers may also comment on the following: ● Soot load is
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting
10 most recent
electrical
· filed 11/16/2025
2025 ram 3500 dual rear wheel truck has intermittent anti lock brake failure . As well as traction control, forward collision warning/assist, lane departure, high beam headlights, and other safety systems. The dealership has tried to fix these issues 8 or more times, with no success. It is illegal for Ram and Stellantis to put customers back into vehicles with anti lock brake failures. In…
electrical
· filed 10/28/2025
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the front passenger's side, rear passenger's side, and driver's side seat belt reminder (SBR) system was inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a third-party engineer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the vehicle was only designed with a front driver's seat belt reminder…
electrical
· filed 08/25/2026
When driving the Anti lock brakes, cruise control, front and rear collision warning system, automatic emergency breaking system and lane keeping system are disabled. All of these alerts are displayed on the display cluster. All of these systems are disabled at the same time. I was told by the dealership that this is caused by a faulty Wheel Speed Sensor. The Wheel Speed Sensors have been…
electrical
· filed 08/24/2026
The 2025 and 2026 dually 3500 Ram trucks with the 12" AAM rear axle are having issues with the rear wheel speed sensors (different sensor for each side). They apparently fail or are not able to properly communicate to the computer. When this happens, the following are disabled: -ABS -Auto Emergency Braking -4x4 -Electronic Stability Control -Cruise Sometimes, the engine won't shut off. The gauge…
electrical
· filed 08/24/2026
I have been submitting reports to you for several months with no resolution. The truck yet again experienced the same problem, twice, within 1 week. It would start but then claim that it couldn't detect what gear it was in and said "can't shut off until transmission is in park". After cutting electrical power to get it to shut off, it would not start. After getting it started, it would not go…
electrical
· filed 06/20/2026
3 times to date (10,000 miles/8 months) I have failing abs speed sensors. If I stop moving when all lights come on dash the truck is in operational. I cannot shift gears, put in park or turn engine off. Loose traction control, ads, 4wd, stabiltrac, speedometer. All assitive and braking functions. Code U1412. Dealer replaces speed sensors but problem returns.
electrical
· filed 06/06/2026
There have been a couple of instances where the running boards haven’t deployed when the door has been opened. The most recent caused my 10yr old to FALL OUT IF THE TRUCK and get injured. I believe the combination that is causing it is to get in the truck, hit acc and get I’ll all windows down. Then turn off the acc and stay seated in the truck for some time. Then open the door from inside…
electrical
· filed 05/15/2026
My ram truck will intermittently have a Christmas tree of warning lights on the instrument cluster, which occur while driving. During these periods, I do not have access to four-wheel-drive, accident avoidance, antilock brakes, etc. If I continue driving the truck for the remainder of the day, the lights will usually go off, but will be stored in the vehicles PCM. the dealership has previously…
electrical
· filed 05/10/2026
The truck had about 7400 miles on it. It gave a warning that the DPF was near full and take it to dealer, about 20 minutes late it said DPF full power reduced. Two days later it cleared that code and began flashing the turn signal intermittently and giving warnings that the trailer brakes were not working, then that the tailgate was down. Shortly after that the instrument cluster went…
electrical
· filed 05/09/2026
Recall 26V-059 Brake lights and brakes don’t work sometimes. Dealer has no parts. Will not tell me when parts are coming. This is a serious issue and I need it fixed. It should not take this long.
Had electrical trouble with your 2025 RAM 3500?
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2025 RAM 3500?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 18 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover electrical issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2025/RAM/3500.
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