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. Luckily I was able to avoid any accident and come to a controlled stop. If I had been on a curve I would have lost sight of the road. This is a well known issue among dodge trucks. This is a safety recall as it can cause an accident and death.
2005 Dodge RAM 2500 electrical problems
34 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 74,500.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 74,500
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Horn2
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
- Ignition: switch1
At what mileage
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Dodge RAM 2500 electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 electrical
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Clutch Interlock Switch Malfunction
On December 16, 2104, Chrysler Group LLC submitted a Safety Recall Report to the federal safety agency describing a defect in the clutch ignition interlock switches in approximately 66,819 model year (MY) 2006 through early-2007 Dodge Ram Trucks, Dodge Dakota, and Mitsubishi Raider vehicles equipped with manual transmissions and built between July 1, 2005 and July 31, 2006 (the federal safety agency Recall No. 14V‑795, Chrysler Recall No. P80), including 38,969 MY 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles that are part of the subject vehicle population for PE14-013.Chrysler's Safety Report states that:1) the clutch ignition interlock switch return springs may experience fatigue failure due to material issues; 2) if the return springs are broken, the switch contacts may not reflect actual clutch pedal position; and 3) the failures could result in a vehicle experiencing unintended movement if the ignition is cranked when the clutch pedal is not being pressed.Chrysler's recall remedy will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch on all affected vehicles with a switch with a more robust design.On May 19, 2014, ODI opened PE14-013 to investigate clutch ignition interlock failure in MY 2004 through 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks with manual transmissions, based on two MY 2006 complaints and one MY 2004 complaint.One of the MY 2006 complaints involved a fatality that occurred when a young child was able to start a MY 2006 Ram 3500 truck that was parked with the transmission in gear, without depressing the clutch.The diesel engine started and the vehicle moved forward under power running over another child resulting in fatal injuries.ODI's analysis of failure data from all sources identified a total of 14 complaints and 16 warranty claims for the subject vehicles.Thirteen (13) of the complaints and all 16 warranty claims were for the 38,969 MY 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks that were included in 14V‑795.The single complaint that was outside the scope of Chrysler's recall was the MY 2004 ODI complaint identified in the opening resume for PE14-013.Further analysis of this incident indicates that the cause of the clutch switch failure in this vehicle was spring damage caused by hydraulic fluid leakage from the clutch master cylinder into the switch.The field data did not show any other similar incidents of switch failures caused by clutch master cylinder leakage. This investigation is closed based on Chrysler's recall.
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What 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
All lights (headlights, taillights, etc.) come on while vehicle turned off and turn off while vehicle is running. Also, windshield wipers and washers run all the time and can not be turned off. Drains battery while not running, then will not start. Factory trained mechanic says it is a "bad tipm" (totally integrated power module), and the dealership can not order a new tipm as dodge does not make these anymore (vehicle is 12 years old). My vehicle is practically useless and now valueless, as I can not get needed parts to repair. My experience has been that aftermarket parts (including fan clutch for this vehicle) does not work well and end up needing replacement almost as soon as repairs are done. This really sucks that an american auto manufacturer can fail to make parts available for 12 year old vehicles. I guess they need to sell a new one that bad! Not another dodge, for sure
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency 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. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (b&b chrysler dodge jeep ram 125 grandview avenue, honesdale, pa 18431), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact also stated that the failure was not present prior to the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the failure was being investigated. The failure mileage was approximately 375,321.
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. We have tried to locate one personally to no avail. Is this something that you can assist us with. We love our 2500 diesel and would like to have it repaired as opposed to buying another truck.
Rear door wiring harness: wires break inside of rubber housing causing total window and door lock failure. The exposed wires could arc against each other and the metal resulting in a fire. If child locks are engaged or if the door is locked you are unable to unlock the door from the outside. This is a safety issue because it could result in the rear passengers becoming trapped in the vehicle in an emergency causing injury or death.
Ignition switch when placed in the off position with the key removed. Blower for the heat/AC will come on. Has drained my battery once. I must keep the blower in the off position when not in truck. Unknown if other accessories are activated when key is removed from ignition switch. This happens every time I turn off the truck. With this problem, could it lead to other problems when driving the truck?
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the headlights, windshield wipers, instrument panel lights, and gauges failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis testing. The mechanic stated that the engine cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that the tipm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.
Turn signal when switched activates the opposite turning light. Rear tail tight housings are not water tight and blows bulbs after raining. Windshield wipers act on their own when its raining and now dome and console lights dont work. No blown fuses. The third fuel pump line is also defective. Will eventually break from vibration. New ones have better vibration housing and dealership had stock. (125 of these and none other because everyone was having the same one break). Key falls out of ignition and rear passenger side door does not lock or unlock when button is pushed. Air bags were recently recalled but they don't have enough part to get it fixed. I must wait. Very unsafe vehicle to be an owner of.
I purchased the truck new but over the last several years the truck would go into limp mode or just stall while driving which makes it hard to control because you loose the power steering and brakes. Finally the computer went out, shop ordered a new one and the wipers were going on and off by them selves(has happened before), throwing codes..... The mechanic finally found that the connectors that plug into the computer are bad and loosing connection. This would possible explain the wipers coming on by them selves sometimes when you hit a bump, also the truck stalling. I jumped off the interstate a few months ago and the exit was a turn, when I let off of the accelerator the truck stalled and it was tough to keep it on the road.
My keys were able to be pulled out of ignition switch with just over 40000 miles on vehicle while vehicle was being drove. Now the vehicle was 8 years old when I bought from someone but only 40000 miles were on it. As time went on little things started happening, lights on dash would come on then shut off. Air would stay on even after shutting vehicle off. Then that would drain battery. The switch would become more loose over time. Keys wouldn't even stay in ignition, they would just fall out while I was driving.
Questions about the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 electrical
Does the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 34 complaints about the electrical of the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 74,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge RAM 2500 have the most electrical problems?
The Dodge RAM 2500 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2006 (131 complaints), 2012 (51 complaints) and 2004 (47 complaints).
Other 2005 Dodge RAM 2500 problems
Steering 153Suspension 77Airbags 76Transmission 63Fuel system 20Engine 19Lights 17Visibility 17Body 10Brakes 9Wheels 7Acceleration 6Locks 5Seat belts 5Driver assistance 2Seats 2Tires 1
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