Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems |
The truck will not shut off. After stopping and turning off the ignition and removing the key, the truck remains running. Sometimes, after about five minutes idling it will shut off on its own. Other times we have had to remove a fuse. Read details...
The alternator bracket is cracked. It could break causing the alternator to fall into the engine fan assembly. If somebody was working on the engine at the time of complete failure,serious injury or death will occur. Same goes for driving down the road and the failure could cause an accident. Read details...
2001 Dodge 3500 w/ho cummins spontaneously ignited and burned to nothing. It started in the engine compartment, drivers side. My opinion is it was an electrical fire due to the smell of the smoke. Read details...