2012 RAM 1500 Exterior Lighting Problems
- 38
- 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 38 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- high beams · 8 records
- high beam · 7 records
- both high · 6 records
- passenger side · 5 records
- right headlight · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Instrument cluster lights flicker when stationary and in motion.
ODI 11162369
Exterior Lighting
For years now, while driving, some of my dashboard lights would be off, but not all of the time. Now all of the dashboard lights are off except for the speedometer. I can't see the gas gage or tachometer or temperature readings. This doesn't matter if i am stopped or moving.
ODI 11128296
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
Exterior Lighting
Headlights are not working. Was told it is a failed tipm. Was headed home from the store at dusk. Turned the light switch and no lights. Had to drive home with flashers.
ODI 11054816
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
Exterior Lighting
Passenger side mirror, cover around seam dry rotted, plastic cover then chrome cover blew off.
ODI 11085175
Exterior Lighting
The third brake light allows water to enter the rear seat area when vehicle is stationary or in motion. The issue occurs during rain and when the vehicle is being washed.
ODI 11032343
Exterior Lighting
Drivers side headlights, both high beam and low beam , will not work. I have replaced 3 times in 6 months, reset the tipm once, and will have to again. This is a chronic issue with ram tipm. (google it, pages of results) i am driving without a headlight half the time now, keeping bulbs in my truck, but it is not easy access to change bulbs on the fly along the highway.
ODI 11056188
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Headlight flickering while driving at night on way home from work dealer said was faulty tipm module
ODI 10968385
Exterior Lighting
Driving at night with headlight switch in auto position, weather was cold, had for lights also enabled, heater was in defrost position with fan on high speed, headlights and fog lights suddenly went out without warning and the street had no street lights, almost hit a mailbox and went off the winding road before i was able to make a complete stop, this has occurred 3 more times since first occurrence about a month…
ODI 10936766
Exterior Lighting
Took truck through car wash. Noticed water all over back seat and the drivers side rear corner of the headliner. Took to dealer. They said it was the third break light that was leaking. It's going to cost me $70 for them to replace the seal.
ODI 10910010
Exterior Lighting
The head lights stopped working on the driver side of the truck high and low beams do not work took it to the dealer they said the bulbs were not burned out the truck only has 35000 miles on it i have seen on ram forum .com that a lot of trucks have the same problem
ODI 10850542
Exterior Lighting
Several months ago the passenger headlight (low and high beams) not working intermittently.
ODI 10861703
Exterior Lighting
Right or left headlight gos out and on well driving. Tipm ???? Wire harness has been replaced, did not fix
ODI 11054196
Exterior Lighting
My headlights on my 2012 ram 1500 st are horrible. My fog lights are brighter then the low beam on the vehicle which makes it dangerous to drive at night. I almost got into an accident because the headlights, both low and high are not bright enough to see past 10 feet.
ODI 11052549
Exterior Lighting
Passenger headlight low and high beams not working intermittently. Remove power from tipm and wait 12 hours them reconnect will work for a little while.
ODI 10812049
Exterior Lighting
Headlights will unexpectedly go out while driving. Has happened on numerous occasions. Replaced both bulbs and was ok for about a week, but started doing it again. Sometimes if hood is slammed, lights will come back on. Dealer claims there is not a connection/electrical problem. Very dangerous. Many owners have complained of the same problem. Recall should have been issued already.
ODI 10891882
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes · Steering
When steering at any speed the steering wheel seems to stud-er or get sticky at times as you turn left or right. Dealer said there was no recall on the steering but they greased the front end, seems to be better. When at low or high highway speeds and applying the brakes normally not in a emergency stopping situation, the front end and steering wheel shake violently. Stated around 30,000 miles the driver side…
ODI 10745869
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 · 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
Exterior Lighting
The driver's side headlight would go off and on in intervals and then finally went out completely. I purchased a stock bulb from a dodge dealership and had the bulb installed by a different dodge dealership. After having the bulb changed at field's chrysler dodge jeep, they pulled my truck around for me to pick up and i noticed that it still wasn't working, so they took it back into the shop and worked on it some…
ODI 10678440
Exterior Lighting
Factory headlamps are extremely dim and, in my personal opinion, pose a safety concern. Please look into this as a quick internet search revealed that there are countless others concerned about this flaw as well. Thank you. *js
ODI 10616714
Exterior Lighting
The headlights turn off and stay off indefinitely. Toggling the headlight switch can sometimes get them to come back on, but not always. *tr
ODI 10669884
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
Exterior Lighting
2012 laramie longhorn ram 1500 4x4. Normal headlights do not illuminate sufficiently. Owner has nearly hit a deer three times, at appropriate highway traveling speeds. In order to drive at night, in the country where the owner lives, the owner has to use both fog lights, and headlights. Brights do not illuminate the road on their own. Headlights do not meet safe driving requirements. *tr
ODI 10575881
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