1997 Dodge Ram 2500 electrical system problems
The 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 has 25 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
25
Electrical System complaints
9%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS NOT SAFE TO HANDLE LOAD OF ELECTRICITY FROM THE HEADLIGHT AND MARKER LIGHT WIRES. I HAVE REPLACED SWITCH 4 TIMES AND STILL SAME PROBLEM. LIGHTS STOP WORKING BECAUSE THE SWITCH MELTS AND BEGINS TO BURN. THE RECALL FOR 1997 DODGE…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 have?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 electrical system — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.