Battery Dead

[OBYsRHO]

Alright I picked up my truck yesterday, happily drove it for 1 hr, came back truck would turn on but not the engin. Every electronics were going haywire pretty much same as others experiencing. Couldn't even turn off the truck. Came back next morning to a dead truck, jump start, went straight to the dealership where I got it from and replaced the batteries. I was so pissed but the dealership treated me right. They apologized, acknowledged the problem, and fix it for now. So far so good but apparently not out of the woods yet.

Other than that, I love the truck it's just awesome and personally love the sound

 

[capital_M]

Has anyone noticed any correlation to locking the vehicle?
I always lock via key fob.
My wife had the truck today and didn’t lock it all.

I return home to the red battery pop up and faulty sensor codes.

 

[Banger]

Has anyone noticed any correlation to locking the vehicle?
I always lock via key fob.
My wife had the truck today and didn’t lock it all.

I return home to the red battery pop up and faulty sensor codes.

Interesting. I always lock, either via the fob or usually by touching the sensor on the door.

I see your wife is just like mine: oblivious to locking a car

 

[702to540]

I just think its so wierd all of these RHO ttucks are coming from the factory with dead battery issues and nothing is being done other then keep throwing new batteries at the problem

 

[MattH89]

I just think its so wierd all of these RHO ttucks are coming from the factory with dead battery issues and nothing is being done other then keep throwing new batteries at the problem

The only reasonable conclusion here is that Ram has no fucking clue what's causing it.

 

[NDanecker]

Interesting. I always lock, either via the fob or usually by touching the sensor on the door.

I see your wife is just like mine: oblivious to locking a car

Mine leaves the key fob in her Audi Q7 and gets it stolen from driveway then blames me somehow. Lmao.

 

[rrebel]

The only reasonable conclusion here is that Ram has no fucking clue what's causing it.

 

[rrebel]

Not only the rho have this batteries issue, people having same problems with theirs trucks different trims months ago. I'm wondering why stellantis doesn't have the solution by now. https://www.ramforumz.com/threads/2025-ram-1500.298179/ https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/battery-drain-issues.62363/

 

[Irongoats]

I'm wondering why stellantis doesn't have the solution by now. https://www.ramforumz.com/threads/2025-ram-1500.298179/ https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/battery-drain-issues.62363/

Because Stellantis has been a shit show

 

[Joe86]

That's I said yesterday... 1500 models are having this issue and the GW since 2023.. still no solution.

 

[rrebel]

My truck is shipped, and it's about to be delivered .After all that waiting, i don't know if I want this truck anymore with all that issues?

 

[Raptor2RHO]

My truck is shipped, and it's about to be delivered .After all that waiting, i don't know if I want this truck anymore with all that issues?

Just placed my order a week ago and feeling more like you everyday. Starting to look hard at the 24 TRX.

 

[Joe86]

My truck is shipped, and it's about to be delivered .After all that waiting, i don't know if I want this truck anymore with all that issues?

There are owners who are not experiencing any issues. It's random vehicles are doing it, but you never know.

 

[Raptor2RHO]

There are owners who are not experiencing any issues. It's random vehicles are doing it, but you never know.

Sure. I know. I have never been scared of first year models, and I’m sure I will take delivery when it comes down to it. I had two First Edition Broncos. Sold one with zero miles and kept the other for about a year. Guy that bought the one from me needed a new engine in less than 1,000 miles. Mine never missed a beat.

I have a 2022 Bronco Raptor that was one of the first 500 built. Zero issues. Lots have had cam phaser issues. I had a 2017 Raptor (first year of the Gen 2) and did have cam phaser issues. It’s a crapshoot. That’s what warranties are for, right? Just cross your fingers and hope you are one of the lucky ones.

 

[CamNak11]

Anyone question if it is in fact the one thing that runs when the truck is turned off, that could be draining the batteries? The electronic turbo cooler that runs after vehicle shutdown may not be shutting off? Just a thought. Gotta be a software issue.

 

[OBYsRHO]

My truck is shipped, and it's about to be delivered .After all that waiting, i don't know if I want this truck anymore with all that issues?

I knew all about the battery issue before picking up my Rho but I really thought I wouldn't be one of them. Damn it I was wrong lol. If I didn't had another car, AND didn't buy from a local dealer where I can take it back to and be treated right, I would have second thoughts as well. Luckily for me that didn't apply.

A suggestion for everyone, the day you get your truck, I highly recommend to bring a portable battery jumper and tools to disconnect both batteries

 

[AusputzerAri]

I am worried as well. This is the first time I buy a car from a dealer that is not close to my home. What will happen when all these issues show up and I have to take it to the local RAM dealer? Will the tow be paid by RAM? Will I get a loaner? My feet are getting colder by the day. Especially with the questionable RAM dealers in South Florida.
And I was planning on picking it up in Lake Charles. Now I don’t want to drive the 850 miles back home and planning on putting it on transportation. That is just F U that I’m worried about this with a brand new 85k truck.

 

[RHOfan]

Just placed my order a week ago and feeling more like you everyday. Starting to look hard at the 24 TRX.

My dealer had 2 Final Edition TRX in the showroom when I bought my RHO. Stickers were $124+K.

I looked them over when my RHO went back to service for the running board install. Can’t put a finger on exactly why, but they seemed assembled with more care. IDK…after seeing photos of some other RHO engine bays, I can only conclude my truck was built on a Friday before a long weekend.

It’s been a bit of a hassle, but I haven’t been left stranded yet. Bought the truck for long road trips & vacation use. As long as it proves reliable on these trips, I won’t regret my purchase. It’s a cool looking, nice driving beast. Nothing else currently on the market compares.