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 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph and attempting a left turn, the throttle control warning lamp illuminated as the accelerator failed to engage. The contact mentioned that prior to the failure, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where t he technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
ODI 10560418
Door · Electrical System
Everything was alright, we parked the truck came out and it wouldn't open the door, so we manually opened the door. It was just dead. We had it towed to a dodge dealer in price, utah. We have only had this vehicle for about a year and a half. The computer off the key ignition was gone. It costs us $924.00. *tr
ODI 10597137
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. While driving at any speed and making a left or right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle also lost power. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10780881
Electrical System
Started vehicle after i ran errands and got about 500 yards before vehicle displayed serious electrical issues. The electrical issues included the windshield wipers running when the windshield wiper control was set to off, displaying a warning that the driver side seat belt was not latched when the seat belt was latched, displaying a low engine fuel warning when there was over half a tank of gas, displaying a…
ODI 10483381
Electrical System
2012 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical system and computer assembly system malfunction. *smd the consumer stated the seat belt, abs, 4-wheel drive and traction control lights illuminated on the dashboard. *jb
ODI 10876140
Electrical System
The only way the radio will get rid of the static is to push on the brake.
ODI 10938863
Air Bags · Electrical System · Suspension
Well for starters the air bag light come. Took it back they said nothing wrong had a bottle under seat.ok whatever than time goes on air bag light still on.take it back.they replace the air bag brain so im told. Lights off for about a couple weeks.then comes back on. Im so tried of dealing with this. And then i have problems with the tires which got rotated like there supposed too. They wore out on the inside. I was…
ODI 10745910
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the vehicle lost all power and the vehicle began coasting. The contact stated that once the vehicle came to a complete stop the vehicle was able to restart after about thirty minutes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10779895
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the horn failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the horn was repaired. Two weeks later, the horn failure recurred. The contact stated that he would have to press the horn several times in order to get a response. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was told that the horn did not have a sufficient ground.…
ODI 10458010
Electrical System · Power Train
2012 dodge ram 1500 crew cab lone star 5.7 hemi w/mds auto trans. Transmission has a very moderate "bump" or jarring thud inside the vehicle after the truck comes to a complete stop from normal driving speeds in city/highway. Took to dealership and they could not repeat concern as i described. This bump is not normal and is not constant or consistent with all stops. Also, truck was towed to dealership for warranty…
ODI 10440984
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 RAM 1500.
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