Electrical System Problems of Dodge Ram Van

Dodge Ram Van owners have reported 40 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's underhood wiring (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Dodge Ram Van


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Dodge Ram Van

The Electrical System problem

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram Van. While attempting to place the vehicle into the park position, the vehicle independently shifted into the reverse position without warning. In addition, the ignition key failed to disengage from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired.   Read details...

The Underhood Wiring problem

The verizon vehicle had an underhood fire while parked overnight at the employees house. The truck is a total-loss. The fire appears to have originated in the abs module area. The fire destroyed most of the underhood area, the front of the van body, the dashboard and steering column, the   Read details...

The Wiring problem

All power stops to vehicle, shutting entire engine, power brakes, steering off. It occurs daily, whil edriving on roads/freeways, creating a seriously hazardous situation. Dealer previously replaced the power control module. Problem recently started again.   Read details...

The Battery problem

Contact complained of brake problems since 1999 due to battery acid leaking onto the brake lines and causing corrosion. There was a recall issued for this make/model, but this specific vehicle did not fall under the recall campaign.   Read details...

The Battery Cable problem

This vehicle belongs to verizon communications. The van had an under hood fire that originated in the abs module area. The driver noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the van while it was parked at a jobsite where he was working.   Read details...




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