Electrical System Problems of Dodge RAM

Dodge RAM owners have reported 204 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's horn assembly (40 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (29 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Dodge RAM

The Horn Assembly problem

Horn wll not work unless pushed with excessive effort when it is cold or in justthe right spot at other times.   Read details...

The Electrical System problem

The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 97v068000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 01v037000 (vehicle speed control), and 00v135000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram. The contact stated the air conditioner blower motor failed. The contact applied pressure to the ignition switch and the air conditioner began to function. In addition, the contact stated the windshield wipers had malfunctioned and was also connected to the   Read details...

The Underhood Wiring problem

Vehicle was being used to plow snow. Vehicle was moving forward at a very slow rate ( approx 1 mph) and vehicle erupted in flames. Driver had to exit through a wall of flame and within less than a minute, cab was completely engulfed in fire. Vehicle completely destroyed in less than five minutes.   Read details...

The Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem

1. Replaced fuse (original equipment) on my 2002 Dodge Ram pickup for the left rear trailer lights with storehouse fuse bought at harbor freight store. 2. Fuse did not "blow" as it should and "welded" itself into fuse block. I cannot remove the remnants of the fuse. 3.   Read details...




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