Electrical System Related Problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500

Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the horn assembly (four problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Dodge Ram 2500


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500

The Electrical System problem

The room fcm power distribution module corrodes and causes electrical problems. Headlights can go out while driving, taillights, break lights etc. There is many complaints on the web about this issue and Dodge has not fixed the problem. I was driving at night and my headlights went completely out.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 05v462000 (power train). While exiting the vehicle, the horn began to sound and the warning indicators began to flicker independently.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Truck quit after it was cranked up. Gages pegged out. Taken to dealer and narrowed down to the engine wiring harness from the fire wall to the engine is shorted out causing the pcm to short out as well. Wiring harness is discontinued and truck has been sitting at dealer for over a week.   Read details...


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