2011 Dodge RAM 2500 electrical problems

Filed Sep 20, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · MI · fire

Vehicle was parked and turned off for 4 days. Spontaneously combusted from the engine bay. Local fire department extinguished. No open recalls found, indicating an un-fused component failure.

Filed Jun 6, 2025 · Electrical · TX

Approximatly 6 years ago My TIPM failed on my 2011 dodge ram 2500. It was not under warrenty so I replaced it myself not knowing this was an ongoing problem with dodge products. My TIPM is again failing. What can be done with it? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 2, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · OH

Some electrical components became inoperative in the quick minute. Fuel pump was running continuedly till the battery was drained. Mechanic, I had used before told me that the TIPM Module was defective and needed replaced. Truck just before the battery died was that not all Eletronic's were working. Interior lights, horn, cruise control, FOBs not responding to the vehicle. Mechanic stated that the TPIM did need to be replaced. Contacted dealership were purchased and they told me that there have been recalls out on this particular part. I know that from 2009 to 2017 there have been several models that were impacted by this part being defective. I do have the invoice from the mechanic that took care of replacing the TIPM module.

Filed Feb 24, 2022 · Electrical · FL

Driving on the highway doing about 100km per hour and the truck shut off. No noise or anything it just died, no steering etc. luckily I was able to slow down and safely get to the side of the road. Put in park and it started up again fine. A few weeks later the same thing happened while drive 60km per hour. I took it home and appears the key is able to shake loose while in the run position; if you hit a bump etc it’s enough to cause the truck to shut off. I brought it to the dealer and told them and they knew exactly what the issue was; have to replace the ignition and get new keys- approximately a $1000 repair im told. They also said they do 4-5 of these repairs a week. I asked if it’s a recall item and they said no. I was shocked as it was very frightening when the truck shut off on the highway and not having full control of the vehicle. It was dangerous and I have not driven the truck since; have been 5 weeks waiting on the new ignition to come in. I also have a 2012 dodge 3500 diesel and it did the same thing this week. While driving it shut off. So I have 2 of these truck with the same issue; I’m told it’s a common issue with the trucks, but it’s not a recall? Seems like a huge safety concern to me. If I had been involved in an accident due to this issue I’m Sure we would be looking at a whole other issue.

Filed Sep 15, 2020 · Electrical · 132,000 miles · NV

While operating the vehicle on a city street, highway, and off road; on both a rough paved roads and while running over bumps in the road, the vehicle experienced sudden loss of power (engine and all powered accessories) affecting the vehicle's engine, power steering and braking. Fortunately, no accidents or other events have occurred when I was operating the vehicle during this sudden loss of power. While the vehicle was powerless, in motion, the vehicle had to be placed into neutral and the engine restarted before regaining engine and accessory power. This is not the first occurrence and has happened numerous times since purchasing the vehicle used in 2015. I have replicated the loss of engine power while parked with the engine running: by slightly moving the vehicle's ignition key fob while attached to the wireless ignition node (win) module, this caused the vehicle's engine and accessories to shutoff. While researching a solution to the problem, I found numerous comments on vehicle forums and chatrooms, as well as in youtube videos relating to issues problems with defective wins that needed to be replaced and the vehicle be reprogrammed. In my opinion, mopar has known, or should have known about the issues with the win and the vehicle's sudden loss of power while the vehicle is in motion. Loss of power events like I and others have experience has the potential for causing a serious accident resulting in death of serious bodily injury.

Filed Aug 1, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 177,000 miles · LA

There are two issues at hand here. One is the fuel pump fuse/relay. It went out but cant be fixed without replacing the entire fuse box as it is internally within fuse box. I did a bypass and replaced fuel pump, but I still have codes related to fuel system having a leak. When this issue happened, my wife was left stranded as the truck wouldn't turn on. Also, on a different note, I noticed my trailer brake light coming on saying it is disable and flashes on and off as I am driving. Not sure if this is related to the electrical aspect of it. The other was on engine. I have a 2011 ram 2500 5.7 4x4. It started with having a cylinder 1 misfire. I replaced spark plugs and coils. Still had issue and after some research, I found out that the valve stem/spring in engine head break and cause the lifters and camshaft to rub and release metal shavings through out engine. While this was messed up, I would notice the truck would shake very hard as I approached a certain speed limit. I took truck to dodge dealership to verify research and it was confirmed. I was told I needed a new engine. So I replaced engine. Total bill was over 7500 for parts and labor.

Filed Nov 15, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 68,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 2500. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle turned off and restarted independently. The contact was concerned for his safety. Additionally, while the vehicle was parked on several occasions, the contact was unable to shift the vehicle out of park. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failures recurred once. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. *dt

Filed May 25, 2019 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · CO

When we got home last nite I saw smoke coming out from under the hood and I could smell something burning like electrical. I opened the hood and the alternator was pouring out smoke. I grabbed my hose and poured water on it until I could disconnect the batteries. Upon research I found the same problem on 2013 model years. I feel the 2013 recall may need to be extended to earlier model years. I am fortunate the truck did not catch fire.

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 67,344 miles · VA

The emissions check engine light came on and was diagnosed as a overlay wiring harness that was faulty and needed to be upgraded. This vehicle only has 67000 miles on it and this item helps control the diesels emisiones. It should be covered by the factory for the 100,000 miles as stated. Upon contacting fca they refused to help in any way to cover cost of repairs. This repair is happening on multiple diesel rams . I only ask that fca be held responsibility for vehicles that produce and sell

Filed Jan 22, 2018 · Electrical · 153,000 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 2500. While driving approximately 80 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and restarted. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to ron sayer's chrysler jeep dodge in idaho falls, idaho 83401 (where it was diagnosed that the wind module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 153,000.