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 · Fuel/Propulsion System
Currently, when getting into vehicle we have been having issues starting the truck. It has even stalled out on us while driving on the interstate. Tood to dealership and due to the check engine light not being on they informed us they were unable to do the dionogstic test.
ODI 10817729
Electrical System
My truck fuel light came on truck sputtered and died in about 30 seconds. Luckily i was in a good spot to pull over and stop. I lifted the hood and could smell wires burning. I lifted the fuse box lid and seen the fuses smoking so i pulled one fuse that was the starter solenoid fuse.i was on highway with lots of rock cuts and hills. Turns out to be the tipm. This product should be recalled immediately .dealership…
ODI 10794905
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
The tipm and fuel relay keep going out in my truck. It causes it to not start or the fuel pump keeps running and drains my battery overnight. I've contacted dodge since they have recalls on other vehicles with the same problem, but they refuse to do anything about it
ODI 10786607
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that a manufacturer recall notice was received. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who claimed to remedy the failure. Upon leaving the dealer, the radio randomly shorted out. The contact was not experiencing any failures until the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10782183
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Update 01/13/16 ma the consumer stated the airbag hasn't come on again. *js
ODI 10780479
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Truck randomly shuts off while driving. All lights on the dash come on, once you get to the side of the road you turn truck off and restart it may run fine for days or a half mile. This can happen going 65mph down the turnpike or stopping at a traffic light in town. I bought the truck with 28k and this issue started around 32k. Had it to the dealership and was told "don't know what is causing the problem". My wife…
ODI 10894112
Air Bags · Electrical System · Wiring
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to howard chrysler jeep dodge ram (13250 broadway ext, oklahoma city, ok 73114) where it was determined that the wiring for the air bag indicator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was also contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the air…
ODI 11133570
Electrical System
I went to start the truck while in park after having already driven the truck approximately 1 hour prior. Upon turning the key in the ignition, i heard a loud explosion of some kind. Smoke began appearing from under the hood. The truck did not have any power. I opened the hood of the truck, and found that the battery had catastrophically exploded. Two of the plastic sidewalls were completely blown out and ripped…
ODI 10750312
Electrical System
Ignition issues. Hit pot hole or bump and truck will die losing all power. Can wiggle key in ignition while truck is running and truck will lose power.
ODI 10747142
Electrical System
The airbag fault sensor keeps coming on and off. I brought back tot he dealership once and they repaired it but it still comes on every so often but doesn't stay on. I am concerned that there may be an issue with the airbag even after the dealership fixed the issue.
ODI 10745482
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Driving down the road and the wipers stopped working, no visibly at all!!!! Turns out its the power control module, aka the fuse box. Not the wiper motor, switch etc... No way to predict when it will go. Super dangerous!!!
ODI 10747438
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I was driving home from work and the steering wheel started shaking and then the traction light came on. Before i could pull into a gas station the vehicle shut off on me. I turned the key and the car would not turnover. I had the vehicle towed to my house for the night and then to my mechanic the next morning. He could not diagnose the problem and that's when i had it towed to the dealer. It took them 2-3 days to…
ODI 10761837
Electrical System
The vehicle has shut off numerous times while driving due to a faulty ignition switch.
ODI 10721107
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
During 2014/2015 the 2012 dodge ram 1500 would fail to start intermittently especially on colder days. During january of 2015 the problem became more common on a daily basis and would take 10-15 times to start the vehicle. The vehicle was take to dodge under warranty for repair multiple times and according to dodge the starter was replaced and the vehicle would start. After obtaining the vehicle from the dodge…
ODI 10818673
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
While traveling down road the vehicle just shut off losing steering and braking was able to put in neutral and get started after several tries of starting and it would shut right back off before it would start and stay running, it has done this numerous times sometimes when first starting vehicle sometimes right after starting and driving off, it has did this several times pulling out of my driveway onto busy…
ODI 10682656
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. While driving 35 mph and making a turn, there was a delayed response when the accelerator pedal was engaged. The traction control warning light illuminated continuously during the failure. On numerous occasions, the key became stuck in the ignition switch until after repeated attempts. In addition, the gear shifter moved out of gear when slightly touched when driving. The…
ODI 10683982
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2012 ram 1500 has been in the shop seven times in the past year for electrical problems. The original problems were related to the pcm which would short out and cause my vehicle to operate in only one gear. This problem was fixed finally by replacing the pcm and various other parts. My truck recently had the engine temperature sensor, right headlight, and fuel pump control go out all around the same time which…
ODI 10780136
Electrical System · Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the key was loose and causing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000. Updated 12/17/14*lj the…
ODI 10651330
Electrical System
On july 8, 2014 my 2012 ram 1500 caught fire while parked in my driveway at home. The vehicle was last operated on the evening of july 7, 2014. At approximately noon on july 8, 2014 while working on my computer inside my house i detected the odor of burning plastic. I assume it was initially originating from inside my house. After investigating i walked outside and found that the interior of my truck was on fire. I…
Fire reported
ODI 10621930
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
My 2012 ram 1500 has a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment and it usually fades out after running the engine a little while. Also the the power door locks will not lock or unlock using the switch and the front passenger side window will not roll down. The air conditioner seems to run warm from time to time and has been filled a few times but no leaks were detected. These issues happened over a couple…
ODI 11145163
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start after several attempts. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who stated that the tipm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.
ODI 10643403
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I had both the high and low beam on the passenger side out on may 9th. I took it to the dealer and told them that it seemed strange both bulbs would go out at the same time. The dealer pulled the front end apart and changed both bulbs on the passenger side and told me they were burned out and are now fixed. May 10th at 6:30am i got up and started my truck and once again the passenger side high and low beam light was…
ODI 10588648
Electrical System
Driving out of home to work, light dash panel turned off and on, the windshield wipers came on without being on, switch in the off position, the radio turned off and on, and now does not work at all. Have left vehicle with auto nation dodge in spring, tx and they have had it in the service center for 2 days now and are unable to find out what is causing this dangerous issue. *tr
ODI 10577428
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated the tow hitch harness connector cords were corroded. The contact stated that warning light displayed service the tow hitch. The contact feels that this could cause a potential fire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection; however, no diagnosis was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. There…
ODI 10559308
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
At about 18000 miles on vehicle it suddenly stalled. Throttle body control light came on, rpm dropped to almost zero. Pumping gas pedal had no effect. Condition lasted about 15 to 25 seconds. Took truck to dealer and was informed it needed a throttle body software update. This was done. Also was performed again later. The stalling is intermittent some times not happening for weeks then again it will happen up to 3…
ODI 10733679
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 RAM 1500.
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