2012 RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems
- 110
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 110 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 11 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
- lost power · 10 records
- without warning · 9 records
- power steering · 8 records
- ignition switch · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 35 |
| 30–60k mi | 25 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Totally integrated power module (tipm) failure in 2012 dodge ram 1500
ODI 11120045
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact stated that the check engine and electronic throttle control (lightning bolt warning symbol) indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Simultaneously, the vehicle accelerated rapidly. The contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Sterling heights chrysler jeep dodge ram ([redacted],…
ODI 11127948
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning after striking a bump in the road. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power completely. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was able to restart after slowly turning the ignition key. The contact stated that the ignition switch was faulty. Bimidji chrysler…
ODI 11121714
Electrical System
While driving in town or on the freeway the truck will turn off completely. Radio stays on lights flicker but you loose all power and ability to turn or brake. This happened in town going 25 mph and also on the freeway going 75 mph. When it happens you must put the truck into neutral and restart the engine and pray it starts because you loose the ability to control the vehicular movements once the steering locks up.…
ODI 11101354
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tipm computer issues. Fuel pump not shutting off dur to relay sticking inside the tipm. Random engine shutdown in traffic. Abs system inactive due to electrical issues inside the tipm. Engine codes from options not installed in the truck from factory. Tipm not recognizing key in ignition (cannot start with key. Only by remote) brake failure due to abs module not getting signal from tipm.
ODI 11102225
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle engine intermittently shuts down / powers off when slowing down. This has happened numerous times and the issue seems to be getting worse even after repairs. This is a major safety hazard and could cause serious injuries. 4/16/18 engine died 3 times on the way home from picking up my daughter from school, 5/1/18 driving on fm 2100 going approx 45 mph vihle comptely shut off at the intersection of fm 2100 &…
ODI 11098491
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
I'm one of the few owners of a ram 1500 with a common problem. The fuel pump relay. It has become a constant problem with ram owners like myself. First it seems as if your fuel pump had gone out and your truck will not start. After contacting mechanics and paying around $900to replace it the problem stills exist. Then after sonorous attempts to find out what the problem is it's the relay that ram dealers know all…
ODI 11110833
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
2012 dodge ram 1500 express 2wd / 2 door truck. On march 21, 2018 at 9:00 am, i had a fire in the center of my steering wheel by my airbag. I took the truck to the dealer and they told me that my entire electrical wire harness caught on fire for no apparent reason. I called my insurance company and they told me they will only cover normal wear and tear. I believe this is a assembly and manufacturing issue with these…
Fire reported
ODI 11081190
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Passenger side high and low beam headlights will go out at any time. Was told the problem is the tcim. Major safety issue if they go out when driving down the road in the dark. It is my understanding that the tcim is very expensive and may only solve the problem temporarily.
ODI 11076156
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The contact stated that the failure occurred without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.
ODI 11073777
Electrical System
The wireless ignition module is defective. (ignition). While driving if you hit a bump the truck turns off. Your power steering power brakes all turn off at any speed. If you turn the key and hold it in with slight pressure it is fine
ODI 11164157
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
Mfg recall # t79 and nhtsa # 17v-821 also third rear cab brake light is leaking into the cab which can leak into airbags, may cause a malfunction due to corrosion.
ODI 11060918
Electrical System · Engine
Engine stalls intermittently on initial start attempt and during low speed going through intersections & accelerating on interstate entrance ramps. Immediate loss of driving control with limited brakes and manual steering to avoid traffic. Placing vehicle in park and ignition key to off vehicle woud restart. Ram dealership recommended replacing win module and i have had no reoccurences since, (45 days). Their is no…
ODI 11062969
Electrical System
Win moduel(wireless ignition node module) vehicle has 90,000 miles. When key is inserted into ignition and turned to the start position the win module fails to make a circuit internally and will not crank the vehicle. The faulty connections inside will also move while vehicle is in motion causing the vehicle to shut off at sometimes a high rate of speed. Resulting in loss of brakes,steering, lights, etc. Serious…
ODI 11051112
Electrical System
Front windows, mirrors and door locks work intermittently. The window, and mirror issues occur when the vehicle is in motion. The door lock issues occur when the vehicle is stationary.
ODI 11084217
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Electrical, airbag sensor to left side, abg, antiskid sensors, following codes boo2013, boo2813, b105892, c1020, c2100, u1417, po441.
ODI 11041665
Electrical System
Truck turns off while driving dealer said it would be problems with tipm
ODI 11043666
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
When i turned on the hi beams (vehicle was stationary), the headlights flickered, all the dash light cut in and out, all the warning lights lit up, and the door ajar/lights on warning bells went off. I dimmed the headlights and it stopped. The dealer first said the alternator was bad, and it was only charging at 12 volts, so they replaced it, but that didn't solve the problem. Then they said it was the tipm. 17 days…
ODI 11042863
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact turned the key in the ignition several times in order to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact called walker chrysler dodge jeep ram ([redacted], alexandria, la 71303 [redacted]) and inquired about the cost of a new…
ODI 11024180
Electrical System · Engine
While driving my 2012 ram 1500 my truck seemed to lag going up hill from about 10mph up till about 40 or so. Looked down at the dash and noticed that the truck was showing that it was in 4th gear. Tried using the steptronic shifter to put into a lower gear and it would not switch. Pulled off into a parking lot and turned off my truck and waited a bit and then turned back on again. Shifted into reverse with no issue…
ODI 11014982
Electrical System · Steering
Driving make a turn and it just turns off and the steering locks ! Turn back on when in neutral are park. And start up and may not do it for a week and do it again.
ODI 11025237
Electrical System
Headlight wont work, new wiring harness required
ODI 11085174
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2012 dodge ram 1500 that was purchased brand new. The truck shuts off while driving on the streets or turning and sometimes while at a complete stop. It started a couple years ago but has gotten worse. This is very dangerous. I put my vin # in and there is no recall which there should be after reading there are hundreds of customers that's having the same problems. I would like this problem to be fixed…
ODI 11283154
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
I have had my vehicle to lose all power (power steering, anti lock brakes, and seatbelt function) due to a bag ignition switch. This happened while driving 70 mph down the interstate. I noticed all my dash light came on and my vehicle had completely powered off leaving me with no power steering and no anti lock brakes. Luckily i was on straight enough road to only run off the road once i slowed down. Iafter hitting…
Crash reported
ODI 11004996
Electrical System · Power Train · Seats
Tamara recall- so on june of 2017 i was driving from texas to colorado. I was at the passing by trinidad, co when the truck just gave out going up the hill. It literally left me stranded in the middle of the hill while cars wer driving by 70 miles an hour. M and m towing towed it to trinidad and they informed me the transfer case was bad and so was the right front drive shaft. I paid 2500 dollars to have that…
ODI 11064642
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