2015 RAM 2500 electrical system problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2015 RAM 2500 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Airbag light triggered and message center says service airbags system. Horn does not work and all steering wheel controls do not work. Traced to bad clock spring in steering wheel. Will not pass inspection. Self diagnosed. Warning light always on and message center says service airbags on every…”
filed Feb 12, 2026
“While driving down highway 65 mph, abs system activated causing right rear brakes to activate causing vehicle to activate steering control making truck head towards on coming traffic before able to control vehicle to shoulder of roadway. Would like to know if, when, and who and where any previous…”
filed Jul 25, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise…Campaign 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
Related service bulletins
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 Rev. K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 29, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
110603 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2026SPEAKER - NONE
110604 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2026
Electrical System problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 9 | 43% |
| 2025 2500 | 36 | 61% |
| 2024 2500 | 11 | 20% |
| 2023 2500 | 9 | 19% |
| 2022 2500 | 61 | 35% |
| 2021 2500 | 35 | 33% |
| 2020 2500 | 20 | 12% |
| 2019 2500 | 28 | 15% |
| 2018 2500 | 466 | 18% |
| 2017 2500 | 120 | 18% |
| 2016 2500 | 37 | 14% |
| 2014 2500 | 41 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 RAM 2500
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.