2025 Ram 1500 Current Owners - Discussion, Feedback, and Problems

[Trbsince87]

pics would be awesome. Is this rho only or all models.

SHO, but I think think
The wiring harness configuration under the truck going to the rear end is the same.

 

[Trbsince87]

I’ll have to check this out if my new pcm doesn’t fix it. Are you in a RHO?

SHO.

 

[firecadet613]

SHO.

What's a SHO?

 

[RamTruckMan]

What's a SHO?

A Taurus

 

[2025 rebel junk]

A Taurus

His computer is doing auto correct.

 

[firecadet613]

His computer is doing auto correct.

No way. You had a post with capitalization and punctuation! Lol.

Crazy if that's a wide spread problem though, I believe that's the first I've heard of it.

 

[Trbsince87]

pics would be awesome. Is this rho only or all models.

 

[Trbsince87]

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The first pic shows where to look under the truck.
The second pic shows the junction connector
The third pic I point to the area where the wiring enters the connector. There are cavities around each wiring bundle you can stick your finger in. This area is pointing up and can easily trap and hold water. In this pic the area has been taped over so you can’t really see the opening.

I drove it home from the shop in a storm that dropped 2” of rain. I did not experience a problem. I’m waiting to hear from Stellantis about how they plan to correct the issue for the long run.

 

[Trbsince87]

What's a SHO?

Sorry, fat finger. I do not have the High Output.

 

[firecadet613]

Sorry, fat finger. I do not have the High Output.

What trim level is your truck?

 

[Trbsince87]

What trim level is your truck?

Bighorn. 4x4. Tow package with hooks.

 

[BTheez]

Approximately 2 weeks ago my bighorn decided that it believes I now have a trailer attached to it (I do not). When I have my turn signal activated and lay onto the brakes, it'll chime a warning stating that I have a trailer light out. Then it will say to check trailer connection. The trailer symbol will come on and my dash will throw a few warnings regarding checking lights and switch back and forth from auto length to 30' blind spot monitoring. It eventually clears but will happen all over again once I signal while on the brakes. If just braking or just signaling by itself, no issues. Anyone else experience this? Bighorn SST with 4700 miles over about 7 months, no tow package or trailer brake controller. Truck was basically flawless up until this.

I did tow my ATV trailer about a 6 weeks ago for a few hours and it does have a bad light FWIW

 

[RamTruckMan]

Approximately 2 weeks ago my bighorn decided that it believes I now have a trailer attached to it (I do not). When I have my turn signal activated and lay onto the brakes, it'll chime a warning stating that I have a trailer light out. Then it will say to check trailer connection. The trailer symbol will come on and my dash will throw a few warnings regarding checking lights and switch back and forth from auto length to 30' blind spot monitoring. It eventually clears but will happen all over again once I signal while on the brakes. If just braking or just signaling by itself, no issues. Anyone else experience this? Bighorn SST with 4700 miles over about 7 months, no tow package or trailer brake controller. Truck was basically flawless up until this.

I did tow my ATV trailer about a 6 weeks ago for a few hours and it does have a bad light FWIW

No, but it could be related to @Trbsince87 ‘s issue/problem

 

[BTheez]

No, but it could be related to @Trbsince87 ‘s issue/problem

That's what I'm considering as well. I see a few others have expressed the same issue elsewhere on this forum. Would be concerning if this will slowly affect all models. Right now it's just regarding the phantom trailer's brake light. Praying it doesn't spread and have very little confidence in my local dealer's mechanics

 

[RamTruckMan]

That's what I'm considering as well. I see a few others have expressed the same issue elsewhere on this forum. Would be concerning if this will slowly affect all models. Right now it's just regarding the phantom trailer's brake light. Praying it doesn't spread and have very little confidence in my local dealer's mechanics

See if you have the same vulnerability underneath If you do I recommend taking it to the dealership, tell them about this issue. The more people that report it, the more likely and possibly faster a fix will come

 

[BTheez]

See if you have the same vulnerability underneath If you do I recommend taking it to the dealership, tell them about this issue. The more people that report it, the more likely and possibly faster a fix will come

Yeah, I'll get under it after work and respond back

 

[Honda533]

Approximately 2 weeks ago my bighorn decided that it believes I now have a trailer attached to it (I do not). When I have my turn signal activated and lay onto the brakes, it'll chime a warning stating that I have a trailer light out. Then it will say to check trailer connection. The trailer symbol will come on and my dash will throw a few warnings regarding checking lights and switch back and forth from auto length to 30' blind spot monitoring. It eventually clears but will happen all over again once I signal while on the brakes. If just braking or just signaling by itself, no issues. Anyone else experience this? Bighorn SST with 4700 miles over about 7 months, no tow package or trailer brake controller. Truck was basically flawless up until this.

I did tow my ATV trailer about a 6 weeks ago for a few hours and it does have a bad light FWIWI know your not the only one guilty of this so this is for everyone who "Hijacked" this thread and took it waaaayyyy off topic. This helps no one, to sift through 77 pages of crap..because you people cant start your own thread about an entirely different issue. Many of us just want to learn what we need to do regarding the Trailer Brake Controller install so that we can get it handled. But instead, the info is likely buried in all this BS.

 

[BTheez]

This has nothing to do with the trailer brake controller, as i don't have one. This is a 2025 discussion thread and I am wondering if anyone else is experiencing this issue. If this is considered hijacking, I apologize to the OP

 

[RamTruckMan]

This has nothing to do with the trailer brake controller, as i don't have one. This is a 2025 discussion thread and I am wondering if anyone else is experiencing this issue. If this is considered hijacking, I apologize to the OP

@Honda533 @BTheez :
Firstly, @Honda533 this isn’t the TBC thread. There’s no hijacking going on. This is the current owner discussion thread. @BTheez is spot on target.

Go here for TBC: Installing a Mopar Trailer Brake Controller in a 2025 RAM 1500

Maybe next time @Honda533 , please verify you’re in the right spot before flamming someone

 

[BTheez]

See if you have the same vulnerability underneath If you do I recommend taking it to the dealership, tell them about this issue. The more people that report it, the more likely and possibly faster a fix will come

So I do have the same electrical box underneath. Funny enough, the issue did not occur on my drive home today. Go figure. If it happens again, I'll schedule a service and let the manager know of others' issues expressed here. I've referenced this forum in the past for my 2019, and it helped motivate service.

FWIW, I abuse my unlimited wash subscription and get at least 10 washes a month, with undercarriage, and only had this issue start up about 2 weeks ago.

Cheers

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