PROBLEM WITH IGNITION KEY

Overblown ? .

That's right overblown. The vast majority of all Mopars that used a ballast went to the junkyard wearing the original factory ballast. If you blow one up it is likely due to some specific cause

1...Someone likes to leave the key on
2....Coil is partly bad
3....Severe overvoltage/ overcharging problem
4....Water such as rain leakage, opening hood after washing car, etc causing shatter/ breakage

I WILL agree that it's a good idea to carry some tools and emergency parts, but the hand ringing I've heard over the years about these ballast IS overblown